Background
Laskin, Allen I. was born on December 7, 1928 in New York City. Son of Samuel and Bella Laskin.
biotechnologist consultant microbiologist
Laskin, Allen I. was born on December 7, 1928 in New York City. Son of Samuel and Bella Laskin.
Bachelor, City College of New York, 1950. Master of Science, University Texas, 1952. Doctor of Philosophy, University Texas, 1956.
Senior research scientist, Squibb Institute for Medical Research, New Brunswick, New Jersey, 1955-1962; assistant director microbiology, Squibb Institute for Medical Research, New Brunswick, New Jersey, 1962-1969; head Biosciences research, Exxon Research and Engineering Company, Linden, New Jersey, 1969-1984; associate director, New Jersey Center for Advanced Biotechnology and Medicine, Piscataway, New Jersey, 1985-1986; vice president research and development, Matrix Research laboratories, New York City, 1986-1987; president, Matrix Research laboratories, Fort Lee, New Jersey, 1987-1989; president, Laskin/Lawrence Associations, Somerset, New Jersey, since 1989.
Fellow Society for Industrial Microbiology (president 1978-1979, Charles Porter award 1984, Charles Thom award 1992), American Society for Microbiology (Waksman award 1974, I.M. Lewis award 1974), New York Academy of Sciences (chairman microbiology section 1973-1975). Member Theobald Smith Society (president 1961-1962), American Chemical Society.
Married Joan Gray; children: Jared, Amy. Married Barbara Lawrence, July 1, 1973.