Merrill Morris Mitler

Background

Mitler, Merrill Morris was born on January 6, 1945 in Racine, Wisconsin, United States. Son of Benjamin and Dorothy Ann (Farrell) Mitler.

Education

Bachelor in Psychology, University of Wisconsin, 1967; Master of Arts in Psychology, Michigan State University, 1968; Doctor of Philosophy in Psychology, Michigan State University, 1970; postdoctoral certified, Stanford University Medical School, 1973.

Career

Instructor psychology, Stanford (California) U., 1970-1978; research associate medical school, Stanford (California) U., 1973-1978; research professor, State University of New York, Stony Brook, 1978-1983; professor, Scripps Clinic and Research Foundation, La Jolla, California, since 1983; professor, University of California, San Diego, since 1985. President Wakefulness-Sleep Edition and Research Foundation, Del Mar, California, since 1977, United States Congressional Testimony Sleep Disorders and Health Policy, 1985-1988. Member of national task force National Institutes of Health Strategic Plan, 1992.

Achievements

• Merrill Morris Mitler has been listed as a noteworthy Psychologist, researcher by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member APA, American Association for the Advancement of Science, International Society Chronobiology, American Narcolepsy Association (board directors 1985-1993), Sleep Information Center (advisory board since 1983).

Interests

• Avocations: computer science, political science, national government.

Connections

Married Elizabeth A., August 27, 1976. Children: Marc Harold, Morris Henry, Maximillian Edward.

Father:

Benjamin Mitler

Mother:

Dorothy Ann (Farrell) Mitler

Spouse:

Elizabeth A.

child:

Marc Harold Mitler

child:

Morris Henry Mitler

child:

Maximillian Edward Mitler