Geoffrey Bourne Scientist

Geoffrey Howard Bourne (17 November 1909 – 19 July 1988) was an Australian-American anatomist and primatologist. In particular, he studied the adrenal gland, conducting pioneering work in histochemistry. Bourne was director of Yerkes Regional Primate Research Center from 1962 until his death.

Personal facts

Birth dateNovember 17, 1909
Nationality
Australia
Date of deathJuly 19, 1988
Known for
Adrenal gland

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Field of study
Anatomy
Primatology