Background
Bender, Thomas Richard was born on November 21, 1939 in Meyersdale, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Harvey Glenson and Mary Louise (Johnston) Bender.
epidemiologist science administrator
Bender, Thomas Richard was born on November 21, 1939 in Meyersdale, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Harvey Glenson and Mary Louise (Johnston) Bender.
Bachelor of Science, California (Pennsylvania) State College, 1961; Doctor of Medicine, Hahnemann Medical College, 1968; Master in Public Health, Johns Hopkins University, 1974.
Medical intern, West Virginia University Medical Center, Morgantown, 1968-1969; Lieutenant commissioned, United States Public Health Service, since 1969; advanced through grades to captain, United States Public Health Service director Alaska investigations division, United States Public Health Service, 1974-1981; chief Alaska activities, Centers for Disease Control, Anchorage, 1969-1974; resident in preventive medicine, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, 1973-1974; professor public health science, U. Hawaii, Honolulu, 1981-1986; director preventive medical residency program, U. Hawaii, Honolulu, 1982-1986; senior epidemiological research advisor, United States Agency for International Development, Washington, 1986-1988; director division safety research, National Institute Occupational Safety and Health, Morgantown, 1988-1993; executive director, International Union Circumpolar Health, Anchorage, since 1994. Temporary advisor World Health Organization, Pacific area and Europe, 1980-1983, South Pacific Commission, New Caledonia, 1981. Advisor, consultant Southeast Asia, 1985-1986.
Fellow American College Preventive Medicine, Arctic Institute North America.
Married Talita S. Ikahihifo. Children: Thomas R., Iuniki Louise.
