Dr. Charles Edward "Ed" Stevens (1927–2008) was an American

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, and

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. An internationally recognized expert in the field of comparative physiology and digestive systems, Dr. Stevens was responsible for over 70 publications including text books used in Veterinary Schools worldwide, including ''Comparative Physiology of the Vertebrate Digestive System''.

Education and accolades

Dr. Stevens graduated from the

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with a Bachelor and Master of Science, Doctor of Veterinary Medicine and Doctor of Philosophy degree. He was a professor, research scientist and Chairman of

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and

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for 18 years. In 1980, he joined

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and helped establish the NC State Veterinary School, becoming Associate Dean and Director of Research and Graduate Studies. He also served as Associate Vice Chancellor before retiring in 1992. Dr. Stevens was President of the American Association of Veterinary Physiologists and Pharmacology; a

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; honorary Professor of

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; the second Honorary Lifetime Member of the Comparative Nutrition Society, and the recipient of the Distinguished Alumni Award from the College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Minnesota.

References

External links

Guide to the C. Edward Stevens Papers 1956-2007
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