Colonel Robert K. Pell
About Colonel Robert K. Pell
Colonel Robert K. Pell serves as an Adjunct Assistant Professor of Pathology at George Washington University and has extensive experience in military medical roles, including positions at Walter Reed Army Medical Center and various capacities within the U.S. Army and U.S. Air Force.
Work at The George Washington University
Colonel Robert K. Pell has served as an Adjunct Assistant Professor of Pathology at The George Washington University since 2011. In this role, he contributes to the academic environment by sharing his extensive knowledge and experience in pathology with students. His position at the university allows him to engage with future professionals in the medical field, providing them with insights from his diverse career.
Military and Medical Career
Colonel Pell has a significant background in military medicine, having held various positions in the United States Army and Air Force. He served as the Executive Officer from 2008 to 2011 and as Clinical Laboratory Manager from 1988 to 1989. His roles included being the United States European Command Joint Blood Program Officer from 1994 to 1998 and the Department of Defense Liaison to Federal Response from 2005 to 2006. He also worked as a Medical Plans and Operations Officer at USNORTHCOM from 2006 to 2008.
Experience at Walter Reed Army Medical Center
Colonel Pell has been associated with Walter Reed Army Medical Center since 1998. He initially served as Technical Director and Chief of Blood Service until 2002 and returned in 2011 as Chief of Blood Service and Director of Clinical Laboratory Education and Training. His work at Walter Reed emphasizes his commitment to advancing medical laboratory practices and education within the military healthcare system.
Educational Background
Colonel Pell holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Arkansas State University, which he completed from 1984 to 1987. He also earned a Master of Science in Biology from Bowling Green State University between 1993 and 1994. His military education includes attendance at the U.S. Army Command and General Staff College from 2002 to 2003 and the U.S. Army Combined Arms Services Staff School in 1994. Additionally, he studied at the Joint Combined Warfighters School in 2007.
Early Career in Medical Technology
Colonel Pell began his career as a Medical Laboratory Specialist in the United States Air Force from 1980 to 1983. He later worked as a Medical Technologist in the Chemistry Section at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital for one year, from 1987 to 1988. These early experiences laid the foundation for his extensive career in medical laboratory management and pathology.