Biography of Duncan Blair

Blair's studies at the University were interupted by the First World War, when he served as a Surgeon Sub-Lieutenant in the RNVR. He graduated MB, ChB with honours in 1919 and became a Demonstrator and then Lecturer in Anatomy. He was Professor of Anatomy at King's College, University of London, from 1927 to 1935, during which time he also served as Dean of the Medical Faculty, and he was John Hunter Lecturer in Applied Anatomy at St George's Hospital Medical School from 1931 to 1935.

Summary

Duncan Blair
Anatomist
Born 22 July 1896.
Died 10 November 1944.
University Link: Alumnus, Professor
GU Degree: MB ChB, 1919;
Occupation categories: anatomists
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Record last updated: 29th May 2008

University Connections

University Roles

• Alumnus
• Professor

Academic Posts

Professorships:

• Anatomy (Regius Chair)

Buildings

• The Square, 2