Warren Keith Sinclair
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BornMarch 9, 1924
Dunedin, New Zealand
DiedMay 14, 2014 (aged 90)
Southern California, US
CitizenshipUnited States
AlmamaterOtago Boys’ High School, 1941
University of Otago, BSc, 1944
University of Otago, MS in physics, 1945
University of London, PhD in physics, 1950
University of Otago, BSc, 1944
University of Otago, MS in physics, 1945
University of London, PhD in physics, 1950
Warren Keith Sinclair | |
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| Born | March 9, 1924 Dunedin, New Zealand |
| Died | May 14, 2014 (aged 90) Southern California, US |
| Citizenship | United States |
| Alma mater | Otago Boys’ High School, 1941 University of Otago, BSc, 1944 University of Otago, MS in physics, 1945 University of London, PhD in physics, 1950 |
| Known for | work on Relative Biological Effectiveness |
| Spouse | Elizabeth (Joy) Warren |
| Children | 2 |
| Awards | Coolidge Award, 1986 Failla Lecture, 1987 H.M Parker Lecture, 1992 L.S. Taylor Lecture, 1993 National Sigma Xi Lecturer, 1992 to 1994 |
| Scientific career | |
| Institutions | Dunedin Hospital, Dunedin, New Zealand Royal Cancer Hospital, Landon, England M.D. Anderson Hospital, Houston, Texas Argonne National Laboratory University of Chicago National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements |
| Patrons | Earnest Marsden Dr. Peter Jerram, radiotherapist |
| Doctoral advisor | Professor William Valentine (Val) Mayneord Royal Cancer Hospital |
| Other academic advisors | Earnest Marsden |
Warren Keith Sinclair (9 March 1924 – 14 May 2014) was an international expert in radiation protection, science and medicine.[1]