Chandler McCuskey Brooks

Dr. Chandler McCuskey Brooks (December 18, 1905 – November 29, 1989) was an American physiologist notable for his research on the relationships between the central nervous and endocrine systems.[1][2] He was also known for his studies of the electrophysiology of the heart.[1][3] Brooks was a member of the National Academy of Sciences.[1][2] He also headed the physiology and pharmacology departments of the Long Island College of Medicine[1] and a Guggenheim fellow (Medicine & Health, 1945).[4]

Early life and education

• 1905: born in Waverly, West Virginia on December 18
• a bachelor's degree from Oberlin College
• 1931: received a Ph.D. in biology from Princeton University[1][2][5]
• 1933-1948: the Johns Hopkins University faculty[1]
• 1948: a professor and chairman of the physiology and pharmacology departments of the Long Island College of Medicine[1]

References

1. New York Times:Chandler Brooks, 83, a Professor Of Physiology and a Researcher;By ALFONSO A. NARVAEZ; December 02, 1989
2. National Academies of Science; National Academies Press; Biographical Memoirs: V. 91 (2009);CHANDLER MCCUSKEY BROOKS;BY KIYOMI KOIZUMI AND MARIO VASSALLE
3. New York Times:Tiny Probe Measures Impulses That Make the Heart Function; Device to Widen Study of the Electrical Forces That Cause Organ to Beat Is Seen as an Aid to Diagnosis;By ROBERT K. PLUMB;February 21, 1956
4. Chandler McCuskey Brooks;1945;Medicine & Health
5. New York Times:Princeton to Erect Memorial Dormitory To Give Employment in Building Trades;January 15, 1932,

External links

• National Academy of Sciences Biographical Memoir