Ralph Gordon Christian

Background

Christian, Ralph Gordon was born on April 17, 1942 in Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada. Son of Wesley Peel and Mary Christian.

Education

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, U. Guelph, Ontario, Canada, 1966; veterinary pathology diploma, U. Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, 1970.

Career

Instructor Veterinary School, U. Melbourne, Australia, 1977; director animal health division, Alberta Department Agriculture, Edmonton, 1982-1987; acting assistant deputy minister, Alberta Agricultural Production Sector, Edmonton, 1987; executive director, Alberta Agricultural Research Institute, Edmonton, since 1987; executive director research division, Alberta Department Agriculture, Food and Rural Development, Edmonton, since 1987. Branch head pathology branch Alberta Agriculture Veterinary Laboratory, Edmonton, 1972-1979, 79-82. Laboratory head Veterinary Laboratory, Fairview, Alberta, 1970-1972.

Instructor, resident pathology department Western College Veterinary Medicine, Saskatoon, 1969-1970.

Achievements

• Ralph Gordon Christian has been listed as a noteworthy Agricultural research administrator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member American College Veterinary Pathologists, Canada Veterinary Medical Association (chairman specialization committee 1986-1988), Alberta Veterinary Medical Association (president 1981-1982).

Interests

• Avocations: skiing, equine driving.

Connections

Married Brenda Esther Kheong, 1976.

Father:

Wesley Peel Christian

Mother:

Mary Christian

Spouse:

Brenda Esther Kheong