Robert Benjamin Uretz

Background

Uretz, Robert Benjamin was born on June 27, 1924 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Son of Sol A. and Lottie (Kaplan) University.

Education

Bachelor of Science, University of Chicago, 1947; Doctor of Philosophy, University Chicago, 1954.

Career

Member faculty, University of Chicago, since 1954; professor biophysics, University of Chicago, since 1964; Ralph W. Gerard professor, University of Chicago, since 1972; department chairman, University of Chicago, 1966-1969; associate dean division biological science School Medicine,, University of Chicago, 1969-1970; deputy dean School Medicine,, University of Chicago, 1970-1977; associate vice president for Medical Center, University of Chicago, 1976-1977; dean division biological science and school medicine, vice president for Medical Center,, University of Chicago, 1977-1983; interim dean of students, University of Chicago, 1987-1988.

Achievements

• Robert Benjamin Uretz has been listed as a noteworthy Biophysics educator, university dean by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Served to First lieutenant United States Army Air Force, 1943-1946. Member Biophysics Society, Radiation Research Society, American Society Cell Biology, American Association for the Advancement of Science, Sigma Xi.

Connections

Married Vi Fogle, June 30, 1955. Children: Jane Elizabeth Uretz Miller, Alan Daniel.