Murray Fallis studied biology and became an expert in parasitology. He has directed the Depts. of Parasitology at the Ontario Research Foundation and the School of Hygiene at U. of Toronto. He has served as a consultant for the World Health Organization and is emeritus member of various scientific societies of parasitology.
B.A., U. of Toronto, 1932; Ph.D. 1937; Prof. and Head of Parasitology, School of Hygiene, U. of T., 1948-72; emeritus prof. 1975; Dir., Dept. of Parasitology, Ont. Research Foundation 1947-66; Consultant for W.H.O. in Ghana, 1967 and 1971; emeritus mem., Am. Soc. of Parasitol. (Vice Pres., 1970, Pres. 1979); Am. Soc. of Tropical Med.; emeritus mem. Wildlife Disease Assoc.; hon. mem. Can. Soc. Zoologists; Can. Soc. for Trop. Med. & International Health; Can. Assoc. Advancement Vet. Parasitol.; Royal Candn. Inst. (Pres. 1954-55).
Sources: Canadian Who's Who, 1993
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