Robert Q. Marston | |
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| 7th President of the University of Florida | |
| In office 1974–1984 | |
| Preceded by | Stephen C. O'Connell |
| Succeeded by | Marshall Criser |
| 9th Director of the National Institutes of Health | |
| In office September 1, 1968 – January 21, 1973 | |
| President | |
| Preceded by | James Augustine Shannon |
| Succeeded by | Robert S. Stone |
| Personal details | |
| Born | February 12, 1923 Toano, Virginia, U.S. |
| Died | March 14, 1999 (aged 76) Gainesville, Florida, U.S. |
| Spouse | Ann Carter Garnett Marston |
| Children | 3 |
| Education | Virginia Military Institute (BS) Medical College of Virginia (MD) Lincoln College, Oxford (BSc) |
| Occupation | Medical Doctor Research Scientist University President |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | Infectious diseases |
| Institutions | National Institutes of Health Medical College of Virginia University of Minnesota University of Mississippi University of Florida |
Robert Quarles Marston (February 12, 1923 – March 14, 1999) was an American physician, research scientist, governmental appointee and university administrator. Marston was a native of Virginia, and, after earning his bachelor's, medical and research degrees, he became a research scientist and medical professor. He served as the dean of the University of Mississippi School of Medicine, the director of the National Institutes of Health, and the president of the University of Florida.