Rob Bowman was a Human doctor. In 2294 and 95, he was a research associate to the primary investigator, Dr. Susan Nuress, on the planet Oby VI. As a part of the medical research team, Dr. Bowman aided in isolating a cure for the plasma plague on the planet. His name was listed on an etiological report. (TNG: "The Child", okudagram)
Rob Bowman was a homage to director Rob Bowman.