Wilfred Yaphe

Background

Yaphe, Wilfred was born on July 9, 1921 in Lachine, Quebec, Canada. Son of Sam and Rachel Yaphe.

Education

Bachelor of Science, McGill University, Montreal, Quebec, 1949; Doctor of Philosophy, McGill University, Montreal, Quebec, 1952.

Career

Research officer, Atlantic Regional Laboratory, National Research Council Canada, Halifax, Nova Scoti, 1952-1966; member of faculty, McGill University, from 1966; professor microbiology, McGill University, from 1971.

Achievements

• Wilfred Yaphe has been listed as a noteworthy Microbiologist by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Served with Royal Canadian Air Force, 1942-1945. Member Canada Society Microbiology, American Society Microbiology, Phycological Society.

Connections

Married Ruth Dorfman, January 16, 1946. Children— Arona, John, Anna.

Father:

Sam Yaphe

Mother:

Rachel Yaphe

Spouse:

Ruth Dorfman