Clarke Fraser

Frank Clarke Fraser, O.C., M.D., D.Sc., F.R.S.C. (born 29 March 1920) is a Canadian medical geneticist. He was Canada's first medical geneticist. Born in Norwich, Connecticut, he returned with his family to Canada when he was an infant. He received a Bachelor of Science degree in 1940 from Acadia University, a Master of Science degree in 1941, a Ph.D. in 1945, and a Doctor of Medicine degree in 1950 from McGill University. During World War II, he... more

Frank Clarke Fraser, O.C., M.D., D.Sc., F.R.S.C. (born 29 March 1920) is a Canadian medical geneticist. He was Canada's first medical geneticist. Born in Norwich, Connecticut, he returned with his family to Canada when he was an infant. He received a Bachelor of Science degree in 1940 from Acadia University, a Master of Science degree in 1941, a Ph.D. in 1945, and a Doctor of Medicine degree in 1950 from McGill University. During World War II, he served in the Royal Canadian Air Force. In 1950, he joined McGill University as an Assistant Professor of Genetics. In 1955, he was appointed an Associate and in 1960 was made a full professor. From 1970 to 1982, he was the Molson Professor of Genetics in the Department of Biology. From 1973 to 1982, he was also a Professor of Paediatrics. From 1979 to 1982, he was a Professor in the McGill Centre for Human Genetics. From 1952 to 1982, he was the founder and Director of the Department of Medical Genetics at the Montreal Children's Hospital,... less