Person
Dobson, Colin (1937 - 2007)
- Born
- 19 July 1937
Newbiggin-by-the-Sea, United Kingdom - Died
- 22 June 2007
Brisbane, Queensland, Australia - Occupation
- Parasitologist
Summary
Colin Dobson made substantial contributions to knowledge of immunity to parasitic infections, including the nature of protective immunity against gastrointestinal nematodes, genetic control of immunity and immunosuppression. His interests included the interactions between parasite and hosts and in later years to practical control of metazoan parasites by vaccination. Dobson was involved in the foundation of Australian Society for Parasitology, serving as President 1983 - 1985.
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Chronology
- 1958
- Education - Bachelor of Science (BSc(Hons)), University of Sheffield, United Kingdom
- 1960
- Life event - Migrated to Queensland
- 1960
- Education - Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), University of Sheffield, United Kingdom
- 1960 - 1968
- Career position - Senior Research Fellow in Experimental Parasitology, University of Queensland
- 1968
- Education - Doctor of Science (DSc), University of Queensland
- 1983 - 1985
- Career position - President, Australian Society for Parasitology
- 1985 - 1998
- Career position - Professor and Head of the Department of Parasitology, University of Queensland
- 1986 - 2007
- Award - Fellow, Australian Society for Parasitology
- 1992
- Award - Queensland Museum Medal
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Published resources
Journal Articles
- Jones, Malcolm and Overstreet, Robin, 'Vale Colin Dobson 19 July 1937 - 22 June 2007', Newsletter, Australian Society for Parasitology, 18 (2) (2007), 6-7. Details
Resources
- 'Dobson, Colin (19370719-20070622)', Trove, National Library of Australia, 2009, https://nla.gov.au/nla.party-580322. Details
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Last modified: 10 August 2016