Background
Peña, Antonio was born on February 14, 1936 in Durango, Mexico. Son of Antonio and Elvira (Diaz) Peña.
biochemist science facility administrator
Peña, Antonio was born on February 14, 1936 in Durango, Mexico. Son of Antonio and Elvira (Diaz) Peña.
Doctor of Medicine, University Mexico, 1960. Doctor in Bio-chemical, University Mexico, 1975.
First professor, U. Mexico, Mexico City, 1960-1967; 2d professor, U. Mexico, Mexico City, 1967-1971; full professor, U. Mexico, Mexico City, 1971-1973; researcher Biology Institute, U. Mexico, Mexico City, 1973-1978; researcher Institute for Cell Physiology, U. Mexico, Mexico City, 1979-1985; researcher, director Institute Cell Physiology, U. Mexico, Mexico City, since 1985.
Member Society Mexico de Bioquimica (president 1981-1983), PanAmerican Association Bio-chemical Societies (vice president 1987-1990, president 1990-1993), Mexican Academy of Sciences (vice president 1990-1992, president since 1992).
Married Maria Eugenia Gutiérrez. Children: Alejandra, Antonio, Adolfo, Aura.