Draft:Alexander Logie Stalker
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Alexander Logie Stalker (1920 – 22 July 1987)[1] was a British pathologist who served as the Regius Professor of Pathology at the University of Aberdeen from 1972 to 1982.
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Professor Alexander Logie Stalker TD, MD, ChB, FRCPATH | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1920 |
| Died | 22 July 1987 (aged 66–67) |
| Spouse | Mary Walker |
| Children | 4 |
| Academic background | |
| Education | Morrison's Academy |
| Alma mater | University of Aberdeen |
| Academic work | |
| Institutions | University of Aberdeen |
Biography
Stalker was born in North East Scotland in 1934, and attended Morrison's Academy in Crieff. He graduated from the University of Aberdeen in 1942 with first class honours, being awarded the Thursfield prize for his MD thesis, after which he served as a medical officer in North Africa and Italy with the Brigade of Guards during World War 2.[2]
After demobilisation he was encouraged by John Stirling Young, his predecessor as Regius Professor, to pursue a career in pathology. He was a member of the British Microcirculation Society and European Society for Microcirculation. He became the Regius Professor of Pathology in 1972, and later became dean of the faculty of medicine.[3]
He retired in 1982, and in 1984 became a general council assessor on the University court.[2]
Personal Life
Stalker married Mary, a GP, and with her had four children, one son and three daughters. His wife predeceased him by two years.[2]