George D. Davis ’47

George died June 25, 2012.

George entered Princeton in July 1943 and graduated in June 1946. After graduation he earned a Ph.D. in neurophysiology from Yale. George moved to New Orleans to join the faculty of the physiology department at LSU Medical School, where he taught and studied the function of the nervous system.

In 1966 there had been no significant changes in the medical curriculum. George was asked by the chancellor to make recommendations that were adopted by the faculty. The new curriculum included forming teaching teams of neuroscience faculty members from all neurological disciplines. This was the start of integrative medicine.

In 1961 the chancellor had asked George to assist Costa Rica (with whom the medical school had enjoyed a long relationship) in starting a medical school. For two years he assisted with improvements in physical faculties and technical support. During the 1960s, George also was instrumental in the design and completion of the medical education building at LSU Medical School. There he devoted his time to the advancement of education technology.

George retired in 1985. During his retirement he spent much time on showing and breeding standard smooth dachshunds. This most accomplished and interesting man is survived by his wife, Barbara; his daughter, Leslie; and sister Nancy Pratt.