Marvin E. Haskin (May 28, 1930 – March 1, 2009)[1] was a physician and Professor and Chairman of the Department of Diagnostic Radiology at Hahnemann University for a total of 22 years.
Haskin graduated from Central High School in Philadelphia, and received a BA from Temple University in 1951.
Haskin completed his internship in Diagnostic Radiology at Philadelphia General Hospital and served in the United States Air Force as Chief of Radiology at Andrews Air Force Base in Maryland.
Haskin was a pioneer in the development and use of computer transmission of image and medical information systems and was responsible for bringing the CT scanner to Hahnemann, the first in Philadelphia.
Dr. Haskin is the author or editor of fifteen books, including: Haskin published nine book chapters and 84 peer-reviewed papers in many scientific journals, and presented over one hundred papers at national and international scientific meetings.