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Dr. John M. Cameron, PhD, has a long and distinguished career in nuclear physics, medical technology, applications of accelerators and R&D administration. Dr. Cameron recently retired from Indiana University where he was Professor of Physics and Director of the Indiana University Cyclotron Facility from 1987 to 2004. While at Indiana University, he played a pivotal role in the conception of the Midwest Proton Radiotherapy Institute leading it from initial funding through construction. Prior to his position at Indiana University, Dr. Cameron was Professor of Physics and Director of the Nuclear Research Center at the University of Alberta and served as technical Director for the Medical Accelerator Research Institute of Alberta, a heavy ion radiotherapy project. Dr. Cameron has directed major multidisciplinary research and development institutes for the past 20 years and has received over $200 million in grants and contracts. He has served on numerous advisory and review boards for U.S. and foreign research agencies. Dr. Cameron received his undergrad degree from Queens University, Northern Ireland with first class honors and his PhD degree from UCLA. Dr. Cameron was elected to a fellowship in the American Physical Society in 1988.1988. | 