Background
Ellison, Solon Arthur was born on July 13, 1922 in New York City. Son of Nathan and Frieda (Bierner) Ellison.
Microbiology and dentistry educator
Ellison, Solon Arthur was born on July 13, 1922 in New York City. Son of Nathan and Frieda (Bierner) Ellison.
Bachelor of Science, College City New York, 1942; Doctor ol Dental Surgery, Columbia, 1946; Doctor of Philosophy, Columbia, 1958.
Member faculty, College Physicians and Surgeons, Columbia University, 1951-1962; assistant professor microbiology, College Physicians and Surgeons, Columbia University, 1958-1962; associate professor, College Physicians and Surgeons, Columbia University, 1962; associate professor oral biology, School Dentistry, State University of New York at Buffalo, 1962-1964; professor, department chairman, School Dentistry, State University of New York at Buffalo, 1964-1977; associate dean, School Dentistry, State University of New York at Buffalo, 1977-1978; professor emeritus, State University of New York at Buffalo, since 1988; Distinguished Retired Professor, School Dental Medicine, State University of New York at Buffalo, since 1990; professor dentistry and microbiology, School Dental and Oral Surgery, Columbia University, New York City, 1978-1988; professor emeritus, School Dental and Oral Surgery, Columbia University, New York City, since 1988. Member dental study section United States Public Health Service, 1965-1969. Volunteer researcher National Museum American Indian, Smithsonian Institute, 1993-1995.
Served with Army of the United States, 1943-1944, 46-48. Fellow American College Dentists. Member American Association Immunologists, American Society Microbiology, International Association Dental Research.
Married Rose Ruth Tarr, December 27, 1946. Children— Judith Ann, Susan Joan.