Dr. R. Jean Campbell

ROCHESTER - Dr. R. Jean Campbell of Rochester died on Sunday, September 23, 2012 at her home. She was born on 30th October 1934 in England. Her medical school training was obtained at Liverpool University, where she met her husband, J. Keith Campbell. After graduation with M.B. Ch.B in 1959 she held positions in neurosurgery, geriatric medicine and neurology. Her experience in pathology was obtained at the Royal University of Malta, Edinburgh University and Queens University, Kingston, Canada. In 1970 she joined Mayo Clinic as a fellow in neuropathology and was appointed to the staff in 1973. Ophthalmic pathology was her subspecialty. Training for this was obtained at the Armed Forces Institute of Pathology in Washington, D.C. She was Board Certified in Anatomic Pathology and Neuropathology. During her career she received a number of teaching awards from residents and also from the school of physiotherapy. She was promoted to the rank of Professor in 1988. In 1994, Mayo Foundation awarded her the Vernon F. and Earline D. Dale professorship for distinguished service. In 2010 she was awarded the Zimmerman medal by the American Association for Ophthalmic Pathology for her contributions. Societies of which she was a member included The International Canadian and American Academy of Pathology, the American Academy of Ophthalmology, the American Association of Ophthalmic Pathology, the Verhoeff-Zimmerman Society and the British Association of Ophthalmic Pathology. In the latter society she was President for a three-year period. She served on a number of departmental and institutional committees, including the Academic Promotions Committee from 1990-1998; she was Vice Chair and subsequently Chair. Extramural committees included Chairperson, Task Force American Joint Committee of Cancer on Tumors of the Eye and Adnexae 1980-1998 and Union International Contre Cancer Committee (representative for American Joint Committee) 1980-1983. After retirement in 1998 she and her husband traveled widely within North and Central America and Europe. She is survived by her husband Dr. J. Keith Campbell and cousins in Scotland. There will be no funeral service. A private memorial service will be held. Memorials may be donated to Mayo Clinic Hospice. Ranfranz and Vine Funeral Homes 5421 Royal Place NW,Rochester, MN. (507) 289-3600 www.ranfranzandvinefh.com