Background
Leader, Robert Wardell was born on January 16, 1919 in Tacoma. Son of Robert Joseph and Edith May (Wardell) Leader.
Leader, Robert Wardell was born on January 16, 1919 in Tacoma. Son of Robert Joseph and Edith May (Wardell) Leader.
Bachelor of Science, Washington State University, 1952. Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, Washington State University, 1952. Master of Science, Washington State University, 1955.
Doctor of Science (honorary), Medical College Ohio, 1976.
From instructor to professor pathology, Washington State University, 1952-1965;
associate professor, head comparative pathology laboratory, Rockefeller U., 1965-1971;
professor, head department pathobiology, U. Connecticut, 1971-1975;
professor pathology, department chairman, Michigan State University, East Lansing, 1975-1980;
dean research and graduate studies, Michigan State University, 1980-1985;
acting director Center Environmental Technology, Michigan State University, 1983-1985;
now professor pathology, Michigan State University. Member pathological training grant committee National Institutes of Health, 1967-1971, virology study section, 1971-1975. Medical advising committee Leukemia Society, 1965-1971.
Robert Miller lecturer Dartmouth College, 1968.
(Book by Leader, Robert W., Leader, Isabel)
Served with United States Naval Reserve, 1937-1946. Member American Association Pathologists, American College Veterinary Pathologists, American Association for the Advancement of Science, American Veterinary Medical Association, International Academy Pathology, Harvey Society, Reticuloendothelial Society, Michigan Society Pathologists., American College Veterinary Pathologist (president 1980), International Academy Pathology (president 1986), Society Toxicol. Pathologists, National Association Environmental Professionals.
Married Isabel Parra, September 20, 1969. Children: Cheri, Mary, Robert, Lorraine, Carol.