Keith Halnan | |
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| Born | 8 March 1920 London, England |
| Died | 6 February 2006 (aged 85) |
| Occupation | Physician |
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| Alma mater | University College Hospital, London |
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| Main interests | Radioactive isotopes |
Keith Edward Halnan (28 March 1920 – 6 February 2006) was a British oncologist and researcher in radiotherapy.
He first studied radioactive isotopes with the Medical Research Council (MRC) at University College Hospital (UCL), where he worked on radioactive iodine. He later became involved in establishing the Beatson Cancer Centre in Glasgow. From 1978 to 1985, he held the position of director of the Department of Radiotherapy and Oncology, Royal Postgraduate Medical School, Hammersmith Hospital, London.
In 1986, the Hong Kong Government Working Party on Postgraduate Medical Examination and Training appointed him their chair.