Background
Gerhardt, Philipp was born on December 30, 1921 in Milwaukee. Son of Philipp W. and Agnes (Daigh) Gerhardt.
Gerhardt, Philipp was born on December 30, 1921 in Milwaukee. Son of Philipp W. and Agnes (Daigh) Gerhardt.
Bachelor of Philosophy with honors, University of Wisconsin, 1943; Master of Sciences, University Wisconsin, 1947; Doctor of Philosophy, University Wisconsin, 1949.
Faculty microbiology, Oregon State University, 1949-1951;
faculty microbiology, Medical School, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, 1953-1965;
professor, department chairman microbiology public health Colls. Natural Science, Human Medicine, Osteopathic Medicine, Veterinary Medicine and Agriculture Experiment Station, Michigan State University, East Lansing, 1965-1975;
professor, associate dean for research and graduate study College Osteopathic Medicine, Michigan State University, East Lansing, 1975-1987;
professor department microbiology public health, Michigan State University, East Lansing, 1987-1991;
professor emeritus, Michigan State University, East Lansing, since 1992. Adjunct senior science Michigan Biotechnology Institute, since 1985.
Director Ribi Immuno Chem Research Inc., since 1985. Consultant various university and corporations.
With Army of the United States, 1943-1946, 51-52. Fellow American Association for the Advancement of Science, American Academy Microbiology (charter, board governors 1970-1976). Member American Society Microbiology (honorary, secretary 1961-1967, vice president 1973-1974, president 1974-1975, council and council policy committee 1961-1967, 74-76), British Society General Microbiology, International Union Microbiol.
Societies (vice president 1978-1982, president 1982-1986, executive board 1978-1990), International Council of Scientific Unions (steering committee international Biosciences network 1985-1991, president committee biotechnology 1987-1989), Polish Medical Society (honorary), Phi Beta Kappa, Sigma Xi.
Married Vera Mary Armstrong, February 24, 1945. Children: Ellen Daigh, Stephen Philipp, Doris Mary.