Background
Cassel, William Alwein was born on March 25, 1924 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of William Andrew and Bessie Shriver (Alwein) Cassel.
Cassel, William Alwein was born on March 25, 1924 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of William Andrew and Bessie Shriver (Alwein) Cassel.
Bachelor of Science, Philadelphia College Pharmacy & Science, 1946; Master of Science, Philadelphia College Pharmacy & Science, 1947; Doctor of Philosophy, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, 1952.
Bacteriologist, Philadelphia General Hospital, 1947-1948; associate professor, Hahnemann Medical College, Philadelphia, 1952-1958; associate professor microbiology, immunology, Emory University, Atlanta, 1958-1969; professor microbiology, immunology, Emory University, Atlanta, 1969-1987; professor emeritus, Emory University, Atlanta, since 1987.
Fellow American Association for the Advancement of Science. M C.
Married Verne Madonna Finnell, June 18, 1949. Children: William Stephen, Janet Lynn.