Background
Schmickel, Roy David was born on February 9, 1936 in Millville, New Jersey, United States. Son of Bert Wathier and Barbara (Oliver) Schmickel.
educator genetics researcher pediatrician
Schmickel, Roy David was born on February 9, 1936 in Millville, New Jersey, United States. Son of Bert Wathier and Barbara (Oliver) Schmickel.
Bachelor of Arts, Oberlin College, 1957; Doctor of Medicine Duke U., 1961; Master of Science (honorary), University Pennsylvania.
Instructor microbiology, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, 1966-1968;
from assistant professor to associate professor pediatrics and human genetics, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, 1968-1976;
professor, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, 1976-1981;
professor, department chairman human genetics, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, since 1981;
senior physician, Children's Hospital, Philadelphia, since 1981. Director Birth Defects Clinic University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, 1970-1981. Leader United States-China Genetics Protocol, China, 1977-1982.
Chairman Genetics Study Section, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, Maryland., 1978-1982. Director Genetics Center, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, since 1981, chairman Mental Retardation Research Committee National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, since 1982, Clinical Genetics Conference, Philadelphia, 1986.
Trustee American Institute Mental Studies, Vineland, New Jersey, since 1981, Elwyn Institute, Pennsylvania, since 1981. Fellow American Academy Pediatrics. Member American Pediatric Society, Pediatric Research Society, John Morgan Society, American Society Human Genetics.
Married Leigh Brian, June 4, 1960. Children— Barbara Haan, David, Daniel, Suzanne.