Background
Gadsden, Richard Hamilton was born on June 30, 1925 in Denver, Colorado, United States. Son of Paul Hamilton and Ellen Theresa (Page) Gadsden.
clinical biochemistry educator
Gadsden, Richard Hamilton was born on June 30, 1925 in Denver, Colorado, United States. Son of Paul Hamilton and Ellen Theresa (Page) Gadsden.
Bachelor of Science, College of Charleston, 1950. Master of Science, Medical College South Carolina, 1952. Doctor of Philosophy, Medical College South Carolina, 1956.
Doctor of Letters (honorary), Medical College South Carolina, 1987.
Teaching fellow, College of Charleston, South Carolina., 1949-1950;
instructor, Medical University of Southern California, Charleston, 1954-1956;
assistant professor, Medical University of Southern California, Charleston, 1956-1965;
associate professor, Medical University of Southern California, Charleston, 1965-1968;
professor biochemistry, Medical University of Southern California, Charleston, 1968-1992;
professor emeritus, Medical University of Southern California, Charleston, since 1992;
director division clinical chemistry, Medical University of Southern California, 1970-1992;
professor pathology and laboratory medicine, Medical University of Southern California, 1986-1992;
professor emeritus, Medical U South Carolina., since 1992. Consultant biochemistry Veterans Administration Hospital., National Institutes of Health (National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute), since 1967. Consultant transportation, food products American Bar Association, since 1973, National Institutes of Health, 1973.
Authority on toxicology National Library Science.
Trustee College of Charleston, 1969-1971, board visitors, since 1995. Served with United States Naval Reserve, 1943-1946. Fellow American Association for the Advancement of Science, Association Clinical Scientists (president 1981, director 1980-1990, Clinical Scientist of Year 1985, Sunderman award as clinical scientist of year 1989, Diploma of Honor 1989).
Member South Carolina Institute Chemists (president 1971-1972), South Carolina Academy of Sciences (president 1966-1967), American Association Clinical Chemists (national council, board directors, chairman Southeast section 1977, director 1983-1986, Outstanding Contributions in Education 1986, Southeast section Meritorious Service award 1989), Association Clinical Scientists (vice president 1981, president 1982, Clinical Scientist of Year 1987), National Academy Clinical Biochemistry (treasurer 1981-1983), Charleston Symphony Association (president 1972-1973), College of Charleston Alumni Association (president 1967-1968, Alumnus of Year award 1983, Distinguished Alumnus award 1987), Medical University South Carolina Alumni Association (president 1975-1976, 93-94, Distinguished Faculty Service award 1996), Society of Cincinnati, Sigma Xi, Omicron Delta Kappa (honorary), Alpha Omega Alpha (honorary).
Married Emily Anne Mercer, June 20, 1953. Children: Judith G., Richard Hamilton, Frank McC., Phillip E., Ellen Los Angeles, Johnathan C.M.