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Dorland J. Davis was born on 2 July, 1911 in Chicago, Illinois, US, is an American physician and immunologist (1911-1990). Discover Dorland J. Davis's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 78 years old?

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Age 78 years old
Zodiac Sign Cancer
Born 2 July 1911
Birthday 2 July
Birthplace Chicago, Illinois, US
Date of death 11 April, 1990
Died Place Washington, D.C., US
Nationality United States

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1911

Dorland Jones Davis (July 2, 1911 – April 11, 1990) was an American physician, commissioned officer in the U.S. Public Health Service (PHS).

Davis was born in Chicago, Illinois, on July 2, 1911.

Davis was born in Chicago, Illinois, on July 2, 1911.

His father was a professor of pathology at the University of Illinois school of medicine.

1927

Davis attended the International School, Geneva, Switzerland, 1927–1928.

1933

He received a B.S. degree from the University of Illinois in 1933, an M.D. degree from Johns Hopkins University in 1937, and a DrPH degree from Johns Hopkins in 1940.

He received a B.S. degree from the University of Illinois in 1933, an M.D. degree from the Johns Hopkins University in 1937, and a DrPH.

1939

He became a commissioned officer in the U.S. Public Health Service (PHS) in 1939 and was assigned to the Division of Infectious Diseases, National Institute of Health.

1940

degree from Johns Hopkins in 1940.

Davis completed his medical internship at the Baltimore City Hospital before enrolling in the Johns Hopkins School of Public Health for his DrPH (Doctor of Public Health) doctorate.

After taking the competitive exam to enter the Public Health Service (PHS), he was one of 20 applicants out of 120, to be offered a commission in the PHS.

His first assignment was the Division of Infectious Diseases of the National Institute of Health (NIH), where he studied Chagas disease, an infection by the parasite trypanosome cruzi then prevalent in Central and South America.

Davis developed an antigen-based diagnostic test for the disease.

1943

In 1943, he served State Department in North Africa as a member of a medical team investigating endemic diseases, particularly malaria and typhus.

Davis advanced through grades of PHS to assistant surgical general.

1954

Davis returned to the Division of Infectious Diseases and in 1954, was appointed chief of the Laboratory of Infectious Diseases, National Microbiological Institute.

1956

In 1956, he was named associate director in charge of research for the institute, now called the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases.

1960

In the 1960s, cellular immunology was offering scientists new ways to study various disorders.

Davis established the first allergic disease centers at universities and medical centers around the United States to help translate basic research findings into new treatments.

Nationwide research centers to study sexually transmitted diseases and influenza also were established.

During this time, the Institute took over management of two international research programs: the U.S.-Japan Cooperative Medical Science Program and the International Centers for Medical Research and Training.

1962

In 1962, Davis became director of intramural research, and in 1964, NIAID Director.

1964

He was the director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases from 1964 to 1975.

1967

Awarded Public Health Service Meritorious Service Medal in 1967.

1971

Awarded in 1971 the Public Health Service Distinguished Service Medal.

1975

Davis left NIAID in 1975 when he retired from PHS as assistant surgeon general.

1990

He died from cancer April 11, 1990 at Bethesda Naval Hospital near Washington DC.