Arthur Ham
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Arthur Worth Ham was a prominent Canadian
histologist
. His textbook Histology is considered by many practitioners an indispensable reference.
and Vocational School. He followed with a medical degree (MB) from the University of Toronto
which he completed in 1927. In 1925, Ham married Dorothy Carlotta Ross.
While interning at the Wellesley Hospital, Ham also pursued an active tennis career.
In 1928 and 1929, he doubles played for Canada's Davis Cup team
, partnering Jack Wright
. In '28 he and Wright lost 10-8 in the fifth set to the Japanese duo of Tamimo Abe and Teizo Toba, as Japan prevailed in this America Zone semi-final tie, 3-1. In 1929, Ham and Wright lost to the American team of John F. Hennessey and John Van Ryn
, 1-6, 1-6, 6-1, 2-6. Canada lost this tie as well, an America Zone first round encounter, 0-5.
The first edition of Ham's seminal histology text–titled simply Histology–was published in 1950.
.
Along with Harold E. Johns
, Ham played a key role in the formation of the Department of Medical Biophysics at the University of Toronto. He served as the Department's first chair, from 1958 to 1960.
Within the Department of Anatomy, Ham assumed the Chair in 1965.
Ham was married in 1981 to Lotta Dempsey Fisher, following the death of his first wife. Ham was widowed once again in 1988.
The ninth edition of Histology–known almost universally as Ham's Histology– was published in 1987.
Canada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
histologist
Histology
Histology is the study of the microscopic anatomy of cells and tissues of plants and animals. It is performed by examining cells and tissues commonly by sectioning and staining; followed by examination under a light microscope or electron microscope...
. His textbook Histology is considered by many practitioners an indispensable reference.
Early life, education, and tennis
Ham's early education came through Brantford Collegiate InstituteBrantford Collegiate Institute
Brantford Collegiate Institute and Vocational School, also known as simply "Brantford Collegiate Institute" or "BCI", is a secondary school in the city of Brantford...
and Vocational School. He followed with a medical degree (MB) from the University of Toronto
University of Toronto
The University of Toronto is a public research university in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, situated on the grounds that surround Queen's Park. It was founded by royal charter in 1827 as King's College, the first institution of higher learning in Upper Canada...
which he completed in 1927. In 1925, Ham married Dorothy Carlotta Ross.
While interning at the Wellesley Hospital, Ham also pursued an active tennis career.
In 1928 and 1929, he doubles played for Canada's Davis Cup team
Canada Davis Cup team
The Canada Davis Cup team represents Canada in Davis Cup tennis competition and is governed by Tennis Canada.Canada currently competes in the Americas Zone of Group I. The team's best result came in its first appearance in 1913 when it reached the World Group final, losing to the United States 0–3...
, partnering Jack Wright
Jack Wright (tennis)
Jack Wright was a noted Canadian tennis player.Wright captured the Canadian National tennis tournament singles title three times, in 1927, 1929, and 1931, and the doubles title four times, in with Willard Crocker in 1923, 1925, and 1929, and once with Marcel Rainville, in 1931.Wright competed...
. In '28 he and Wright lost 10-8 in the fifth set to the Japanese duo of Tamimo Abe and Teizo Toba, as Japan prevailed in this America Zone semi-final tie, 3-1. In 1929, Ham and Wright lost to the American team of John F. Hennessey and John Van Ryn
John Van Ryn
John Van Ryn was an American tennis champion of the 1930s. He was primarily known as being a great doubles player with Wilmer Allison.- External links :*...
, 1-6, 1-6, 6-1, 2-6. Canada lost this tie as well, an America Zone first round encounter, 0-5.
Histology
In the early 1930s, Ham published his first series of major papers on the formation, maintenance, and destruction of bone within the body. The study of bone would be a theme to which Ham would return throughout his career.The first edition of Ham's seminal histology text–titled simply Histology–was published in 1950.
Late career
In 1951, Ham was elected a Fellow of the Royal Society of CanadaRoyal Society of Canada
The Royal Society of Canada , may also operate under the more descriptive name RSC: The Academies of Arts, Humanities and Sciences of Canada , is the oldest association of scientists and scholars in Canada...
.
Along with Harold E. Johns
Harold E. Johns
Harold Elford Johns, OC was a Canadian medical physicist, noted for his extensive contributions to the use of ionizing radiation to treat cancer.-Early life and education:...
, Ham played a key role in the formation of the Department of Medical Biophysics at the University of Toronto. He served as the Department's first chair, from 1958 to 1960.
Within the Department of Anatomy, Ham assumed the Chair in 1965.
Ham was married in 1981 to Lotta Dempsey Fisher, following the death of his first wife. Ham was widowed once again in 1988.
The ninth edition of Histology–known almost universally as Ham's Histology– was published in 1987.
External links
- Obituary from the Royal Society of Canada (PDF)