Person

Lewis, Phillip Frank (Phil) (1919 - 2015)

Born
1919
Gippsland, Victoria, Australia
Died
2015
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Occupation
Veterinarian

Summary

Phil Lewis was veterinary consultant and ultimately Principal Veterinary Officer for the Commonwealth Serum Laboratories (later CSL Ltd). He played a leading role in the care, breeding and sourcing of laboratory animals and domestic species used in the production of vaccines and antisera used in human and veterinary medicine. His responsibilities included the management of large field stations and animal colonies, and conduct of an outreach program relating to immunology and infectious diseases and the use of CSL products. Hartley had a regular radio segment that was broadcast throughout Australia.

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Chronology

1977
Education - Master of Veterinary Science (MVSc), University of Melbourne
1979
Life event - Retired
1984
Education - Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), University of Melbourne

Published resources

Journal Articles

  • Middleton, H. D.; and Lowden, R., 'Phillip Frank Lewis 1919-2015', Australian Veterinary Journal, 94 (1/2) (2016), 3. Details

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