Dr. Jack Thrasher was born on August 13, 1936. He passed away on Friday, January 27, 2017, in Sacramento, California. The world lost a great friend, colleague and researcher. Dr. Thrasher worked tirelessly throughout his life to advance the science in the field of toxicology. He freely shared his knowledge and expertise with everyone. His courage, determination and willingness to speak out will be remembered by all, and his work will live on.
Dr. Jack Dwayne Thrasher received a Bachelor's of Science degree in 1959 from California State University, Long Beach, and a Ph.D. from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), School of Medicine, Department of Anatomy in 1964. He taught medical students at both the University of Colorado and UCLA in cell biology, human anatomy, physiology and embryology.
Dr. Thrasher had specialized in Toxicology since 1966 and Immunotoxicology since 1986. He had been a consultant to toxicology laboratories and three human diagnostic laboratories. He had been an expert witness in government, defense and plaintiff cases.
He published dozens of peer-reviewed research papers on the toxic effects of various chemicals, bacteria, molds and mycotoxins on animals and humans. He gave numerous presentations and served on many committees, editorial boards and advisory panels. He was a well-known expert in his field and was quoted in numerous articles throughout his career.
Prior to his death, he was writing new research papers with colleagues and was serving on the Organizing Committee for an international conference on "Mycotoxins and Toxigenic Fungi" to be held in Amsterdam, The Netherlands, February 27-28, 2017.
Dr. Thrasher's published work can be found in scientific journals, and a commemorative newsletter was published by the Global Indoor Health Network (globalindoorhealthnetwork.com).
There are many famous quotes that have been used to describe Dr. Thrasher, one of them is this quote by Gandhi:
"Many people, especially ignorant people, want to punish you for speaking the truth, for being correct, for being you. Never apologize for being correct, or for being years ahead of your time. If you're right and you know it, speak your mind. Even if you are a minority of one, the truth is still the truth."
Dr. Thrasher's mission to spread the truth about the health effects of mold, mycotoxins and other environmental contaminants will continue through the ongoing efforts of his friends, colleagues, researchers and many others. Through our collective efforts, Dr. Thrasher's work will live on and his legacy will be remembered.
Dr. Jack Dwayne Thrasher received a Bachelor's of Science degree in 1959 from California State University, Long Beach, and a Ph.D. from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), School of Medicine, Department of Anatomy in 1964. He taught medical students at both the University of Colorado and UCLA in cell biology, human anatomy, physiology and embryology.
Dr. Thrasher had specialized in Toxicology since 1966 and Immunotoxicology since 1986. He had been a consultant to toxicology laboratories and three human diagnostic laboratories. He had been an expert witness in government, defense and plaintiff cases.
He published dozens of peer-reviewed research papers on the toxic effects of various chemicals, bacteria, molds and mycotoxins on animals and humans. He gave numerous presentations and served on many committees, editorial boards and advisory panels. He was a well-known expert in his field and was quoted in numerous articles throughout his career.
Prior to his death, he was writing new research papers with colleagues and was serving on the Organizing Committee for an international conference on "Mycotoxins and Toxigenic Fungi" to be held in Amsterdam, The Netherlands, February 27-28, 2017.
Dr. Thrasher's published work can be found in scientific journals, and a commemorative newsletter was published by the Global Indoor Health Network (globalindoorhealthnetwork.com).
There are many famous quotes that have been used to describe Dr. Thrasher, one of them is this quote by Gandhi:
"Many people, especially ignorant people, want to punish you for speaking the truth, for being correct, for being you. Never apologize for being correct, or for being years ahead of your time. If you're right and you know it, speak your mind. Even if you are a minority of one, the truth is still the truth."
Dr. Thrasher's mission to spread the truth about the health effects of mold, mycotoxins and other environmental contaminants will continue through the ongoing efforts of his friends, colleagues, researchers and many others. Through our collective efforts, Dr. Thrasher's work will live on and his legacy will be remembered.
Dr. Jack Thrasher was born on August 13, 1936. He passed away on Friday, January 27, 2017, in Sacramento, California. The world lost a great friend, colleague and researcher. Dr. Thrasher worked tirelessly throughout his life to advance the science in the field of toxicology. He freely shared his knowledge and expertise with everyone. His courage, determination and willingness to speak out will be remembered by all, and his work will live on.
Dr. Jack Dwayne Thrasher received a Bachelor's of Science degree in 1959 from California State University, Long Beach, and a Ph.D. from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), School of Medicine, Department of Anatomy in 1964. He taught medical students at both the University of Colorado and UCLA in cell biology, human anatomy, physiology and embryology.
Dr. Thrasher had specialized in Toxicology since 1966 and Immunotoxicology since 1986. He had been a consultant to toxicology laboratories and three human diagnostic laboratories. He had been an expert witness in government, defense and plaintiff cases.
He published dozens of peer-reviewed research papers on the toxic effects of various chemicals, bacteria, molds and mycotoxins on animals and humans. He gave numerous presentations and served on many committees, editorial boards and advisory panels. He was a well-known expert in his field and was quoted in numerous articles throughout his career.
Prior to his death, he was writing new research papers with colleagues and was serving on the Organizing Committee for an international conference on "Mycotoxins and Toxigenic Fungi" to be held in Amsterdam, The Netherlands, February 27-28, 2017.
Dr. Thrasher's published work can be found in scientific journals, and a commemorative newsletter was published by the Global Indoor Health Network (globalindoorhealthnetwork.com).
There are many famous quotes that have been used to describe Dr. Thrasher, one of them is this quote by Gandhi:
"Many people, especially ignorant people, want to punish you for speaking the truth, for being correct, for being you. Never apologize for being correct, or for being years ahead of your time. If you're right and you know it, speak your mind. Even if you are a minority of one, the truth is still the truth."
Dr. Thrasher's mission to spread the truth about the health effects of mold, mycotoxins and other environmental contaminants will continue through the ongoing efforts of his friends, colleagues, researchers and many others. Through our collective efforts, Dr. Thrasher's work will live on and his legacy will be remembered.
Dr. Jack Dwayne Thrasher received a Bachelor's of Science degree in 1959 from California State University, Long Beach, and a Ph.D. from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), School of Medicine, Department of Anatomy in 1964. He taught medical students at both the University of Colorado and UCLA in cell biology, human anatomy, physiology and embryology.
Dr. Thrasher had specialized in Toxicology since 1966 and Immunotoxicology since 1986. He had been a consultant to toxicology laboratories and three human diagnostic laboratories. He had been an expert witness in government, defense and plaintiff cases.
He published dozens of peer-reviewed research papers on the toxic effects of various chemicals, bacteria, molds and mycotoxins on animals and humans. He gave numerous presentations and served on many committees, editorial boards and advisory panels. He was a well-known expert in his field and was quoted in numerous articles throughout his career.
Prior to his death, he was writing new research papers with colleagues and was serving on the Organizing Committee for an international conference on "Mycotoxins and Toxigenic Fungi" to be held in Amsterdam, The Netherlands, February 27-28, 2017.
Dr. Thrasher's published work can be found in scientific journals, and a commemorative newsletter was published by the Global Indoor Health Network (globalindoorhealthnetwork.com).
There are many famous quotes that have been used to describe Dr. Thrasher, one of them is this quote by Gandhi:
"Many people, especially ignorant people, want to punish you for speaking the truth, for being correct, for being you. Never apologize for being correct, or for being years ahead of your time. If you're right and you know it, speak your mind. Even if you are a minority of one, the truth is still the truth."
Dr. Thrasher's mission to spread the truth about the health effects of mold, mycotoxins and other environmental contaminants will continue through the ongoing efforts of his friends, colleagues, researchers and many others. Through our collective efforts, Dr. Thrasher's work will live on and his legacy will be remembered.
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