Alistair Cochran

Alistair Cochran
Born
Alistair John Cochran

(1936-08-03)August 3, 1936
Glasgow, Scotland
DiedMarch 9, 2026(2026-03-09) (aged 89)
Santa Monica, California, U.S.
EducationUniversity of Glasgow
OccupationsImmunologist, pathologist
Spouse
Janie Paterson Burnie
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(m. 1963; died. 2009)​

Alistair John Cochran (August 3, 1936 – March 9, 2026) was a Scottish-born American immunologist and pathologist.

Life and career

Cochran was born in Glasgow. He attended the University of Glasgow, earning his MB degree in 1959 and his MD degree in 1959. After graduating, he worked at the Western Infirmary, and emigrated to the United States.

Cochran served as a professor in the department of pathology and surgery at the University of California, Los Angeles from 1979 to 2016. During his years as a professor, he was named a distinguished professor.

Personal life and death

In 1963, Cochran married Janie Paterson Burnie. Their marriage lasted until her death in 2009.

Cochran died at his home in Santa Monica, California on March 9, 2026, at the age of 89.

References

  1. ↑ The Medical Directory...: London, Provinces, Wales, Scotland, Ireland, Abroad, Navy, Army & Air Force, J. & A. Churchill, Limited, 1968, p. 428
  2. ↑ "Alistair John Cochran MD". Dignity Memorial. Retrieved May 25, 2026.
  3. ↑ Calonje, J. Eduardo; Brenn, Thomas; Lazar, Alexander J.; McKee, Phillip H. (September 9, 2011). Pathology of the Skin E-Book. Elsevier Health Sciences. p. VII. ISBN 9780723437185 – via Google Books.
  4. ↑ Lazar, Alexander J. (October 29, 2018). McKee's Pathology of the Skin, 2 Volume Set E-Book. Elsevier. p. i. ISBN 9780702075520 – via Google Books.
  5. ↑ "Alistair Cochran Obituary (1936-2026)". Los Angeles Times. April 1, 2026. Retrieved May 25, 2026 – via Legacy.com.
  6. ↑ "Janie Cochran Obituary (2009)". Los Angeles Times. May 15, 2009. Retrieved May 25, 2026.
  7. ↑ "Alistair John Cochran". The Herald. April 7, 2026. Retrieved May 25, 2026.
  8. ↑ "Alistair John Cochran". Echovita. Retrieved May 25, 2026.