Background
Weiss, Anthony Steven was born on June 16, 1957 in Sydney, NSW, Australia. Son of David and Nelly (Merel) Weiss.
biochemist educator researcher molecular biologist
Weiss, Anthony Steven was born on June 16, 1957 in Sydney, NSW, Australia. Son of David and Nelly (Merel) Weiss.
Bachelor of Science with honors, University Sydney, 1979. Doctor of Philosophy, University Sydney, 1984.
Postdoctoral scholar Stanford (California) University, 1984-1986. Lecturer University Sydney, 1987-1992, senior lecturer, 1992-1999, director molecular biology and biotechnology laboratory, since 1998, associate professor, 2000—2003, professor, since 2003, chair molecular biotechnology program, 2000—2005, chair department molecular biotechnology, 2000—2005. Honorary visiting scientist in molecular genetics Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, 1992—2005, director interdisciplinary department molecular biotechnology, 2000—2005.
Consultant Food Industry, New South Wales, 1988-1995, health care industry, since 1995. Visiting professor National University Singapore, 2001-2005, Massachusetts Institute of Technology 2006-2007. Conjoint professor Bosch Institute Centnary Institute, Heart Research institute, since 2007, chair Protemics and Biotechnology, since 2007.
Fellow AICD; member New York Academy of Sciences, Australian Society Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (state representative 1991-1994), Australian Biotechnology Association, Australian and New Zealand Association for the Advancement of Science, Human Genetics Society Australia, Australian Biotech Advisory Council, Australian Research Council College Empress.
Married Jacqueline Rosemary Wise, February 6, 1983. Children: Michael Jeffrey, Jessica Rachelle, Robert Jonathan.