Coatney, G. Robert (George Robert), 1902-

Physician.

From the description of Reminiscences of George Robert Coatney : oral history, 1964. (Columbia University In the City of New York). WorldCat record id: 122376632

Coatney (1902-1990) was with the U.S. National Institutes of Health from 1938-1968, specializing in tropical diseases, particularly malaria. He was head of the NIH parasite chemotherapy laboratory from 1959-1966 and was president of the American Society of Parasitologists in 1975. Coatney had an avocational interest in horology and was a collector of antique clocks.

From the description of Papers, 1900-1980 (bulk 1934-1980) (University of Wyoming, American Heritage Center). WorldCat record id: 31300951