Background
Kagan, Benjamin was born on March 9, 1921 in New York City. Son of Samuel and Pauline (Estrin) Kagan.
Kagan, Benjamin was born on March 9, 1921 in New York City. Son of Samuel and Pauline (Estrin) Kagan.
Bachelor of Science, DePaul University, 1947; Master of Science, Pennsylvania State University, 1950.
Organic research chemist, Department of Defense, Edgewood, Maryland., 1950-1962; NDA reviewer, Food and Drug Administration, Rockville, Maryland., 1962-1973; supervisor NDA review, Food and Drug Administration, Rockville, Maryland., 1973-1977; research scientist, Geomet Technologies, Germantown, Maryland., 1983-1985; consultant regulatory affairs, Palm Coast, Florida, since 1977. Instructor chemistry Daytona Beach Community College.
With United States Army, 1942-1945, European Theatre of Operations. Fellow American Institute Chemists (president-elect Florida chapter 1992, president 1993), American Chemical Society (emeritus), Royal Society Chemistry, Phi Lamba Upsilon.
Married Helen Louise Hallem, August 29, 1943. Children: Tobias, Debra.