Background
Cook, Ralph Richard was born on February 21, 1939 in Detroit, Michigan, United States. Son of George Richard and Florence Irene (Armstrong) Cook.
epidemiologist physician chemicals executive
Cook, Ralph Richard was born on February 21, 1939 in Detroit, Michigan, United States. Son of George Richard and Florence Irene (Armstrong) Cook.
Bachelor, Hope College, 1961; Doctor of Medicine, Wayne State University, Detroit, 1968; Master in Public Health, University of Michigan, 1971; postgraduate, U. North Carolina, 1977.
Occupational physician, Dow Chemical, United States of America, Midland, Michigan, 1972-1975; research physician, Dow Chemical, United States of America, Midland, Michigan, 1975-1978; director epidemiology, Dow Chemical, United States of America, Midland, Michigan, 1978-1986; corporation director epidemiology, Dow Chemical Company, Midland, 1986-1988; corporation director epidemiology and computer research systems, Dow Chemical Company, Midland, 1988-1992; director epidemiology, Dow Corning Corporation, Midland, since 1992. Consultant World Health Organization, California Department Health Svc., S.W. Infant Death Death Syndrome, Michigan Council Environmental Quality, Environmental Protection Agency, NAS/National Research Council, U. Utah, University of Michigan, others. Member editorial board Health and Environmental Digest.
Den parent Cub Scouts American. Coach Midland Youth Soccer. With United States Army, 1962-1964.
Fellow American College Epidemiology, American College Occupational and Environmental Medicine, American College Preventive Medicine. Member American Medical Association, APHA, American Association for Medical Systems and Informatics (founder), Industrial Epidemiology Forum (founder, host), Michigan Occupational Medical Association, Michigan Public Health Association, Michigan State Medical Society, Society Toxicology, Midland County Medical Society, Society for Epidemiologic Research.
Married Joann Claire Kovack, May 3, 1969. Children: Eric Christopher, Kara Alyssa.