Bruce Stocker facts for kids

Bruce Arnold Dunbar Stocker (born May 26, 1917 – died August 30, 2004) was an important English scientist. He became a Professor of Microbiology and Immunology at Stanford University in the United States. He worked there from 1966 until 1987.

Who Was Bruce Stocker?

Bruce Stocker was born in Hambledon, Surrey, England, on May 26, 1917. His parents were Eustace Dupuis Henchman Stocker and Ruth Mary Richmond Stocker. His father, Eustace, was a military officer who received special awards for his service in World War I and World War II. Bruce's mother, Ruth, was the daughter of Richmond Hursthouse, who was a Member of Parliament and a government minister in New Zealand.

In 1956, Bruce Stocker married Jane Beveridge in Chelsea, London. They had two daughters together.

Bruce Stocker's Scientific Journey

Bruce Stocker studied at King's College London and Westminster Hospital Medical School. He became a professor of microbiology at the University of London and worked there until 1965.

In 1966, Bruce Stocker was chosen to be a Fellow of the Royal Society. This is a very special honor given to top scientists in the United Kingdom. It means he was recognized for his important contributions to science.

Bruce Stocker passed away in Palo Alto, California, on August 30, 2004. He is best known for his studies on Salmonella, which are types of bacteria that can cause illness.