Ian Rollo

Ian McIntosh Rollo, PhD.

In Ottawa, Ontario on Monday, Febuary 16, 2015 at the age of 88. Devoted husband of 65 years to Ivy. Loving father of Christine (Michael Curry). Beloved grandpa of Sarah (Trent Krajaefski). Fondly remembered by nieces Carol and Diane and nephew Leslie. Dear brother-in-law to the late James McStraw and Violet Eccleston. Ian was born and raised in Aberdeen, Scotland. He attended Robert Gordon College and graduated with a BSc in Chemistry and Zoology from Aberdeen University. He was a Research Fellow in the Department of Chemotherapy at the University of Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine and worked as a Pharmacologist for the Welcome Laboratories of Tropical Medicine in London and Distillers Company Biochemicals in Liverpool. In 1961 he joined the Department of Pharmacology and Therapeutics, Faculty of Medicine at the University of Manitoba where he earned his PhD in Pharmacology and Medical Microbiology and was a Professor until his retirement in 1993. Ian was very involved with University of Manitoba governance. He directed the Graduate Program in the Department of Pharmacology and Therapeutics, served on the University Senate and chaired its Planning and Priorities Committee and was a member of the University Government Committee. He was also President of the Association of Academic Staff at the University of Manitoba and chaired its Staff-Benefits Committee. Ian was also very involved in the wider medical and scientific community. He served on and chaired the Manitoba Environment Council, was a member of the Canadian Arthritis Society Consumer Advisory Board and was a Member of the World Health Organization Scientific Group on Resistance of Malaria Parasites to Drugs. He ran a health information service on the Manitoba Seniors' web site, was a glider pilot and instructor with the Red River Soaring Association and an avid ham radio operator (VE4MAC). At Ian's request there will be no funeral service. If desired, donations in Ian's name may be made to the University of Manitoba or a charity of your choice.