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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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Dorland J. Davis |
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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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Dorland J. Davis Height, Weight & Measurements
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Who Is Dorland J. Davis's Wife?
His wife is Caroline Gertrude Davis
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Caroline Gertrude Davis |
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4 |
Dorland J. Davis Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Dorland J. Davis worth at the age of 78 years old? Dorland J. Davis’s income source is mostly from being a successful physician. He is from United States. We have estimated Dorland J. Davis's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
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Not Available |
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Not Available |
| Source of Income |
physician |
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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.
Davis attended the International School, Geneva, Switzerland, 1927–1928.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Davis returned to the Division of Infectious Diseases and in 1954, was appointed chief of the Laboratory of Infectious Diseases, National Microbiological Institute.
In 1956, he was named associate director in charge of research for the institute, now called the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases.
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.
In 1962, Davis became director of intramural research, and in 1964, NIAID Director.
He was the director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases from 1964 to 1975.
Awarded Public Health Service Meritorious Service Medal in 1967.
Awarded in 1971 the Public Health Service Distinguished Service Medal.
Davis left NIAID in 1975 when he retired from PHS as assistant surgeon general.
He died from cancer April 11, 1990 at Bethesda Naval Hospital near Washington DC.
