Background
Turner, Carlton Edgar was born on September 13, 1940 in Choctaw County, Alabama, United States. Son of Edgar and Opel Estelle (Emmons) Turner Kelly.
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Turner, Carlton Edgar was born on September 13, 1940 in Choctaw County, Alabama, United States. Son of Edgar and Opel Estelle (Emmons) Turner Kelly.
Bachelor of Science, University Southern Mississippi, 1966. Master of Science in Chemistry, University Southern Mississippi, 1969. Doctor of Philosophy in Chemistry, University Southern Mississippi, 1970.
Postdoctoral in Pharmacy, University Mississippi, 1971.
Director Marijuana Research Project University Mississippi, Oxford, 1971-1981, associate director Research Institute, 1972-1980, director Research Institute, 1980-1981. Director White House Drug Abuse Policy, Washington, 1981-1983, special assistant to President for drug abuse policy, 1983-1987. Executive vice president scientific affairs Carrington Laboratories, Inc., Irving, Texas, since 1994, chief operating officer, since 1994, president & Chief Executive Officer.
Consultant United Nations Narcotics Laboratory, Geneva, 1974-1981, Lemery Pharmaceuticals, Mexico City, 1977-1981.
Member Peoples Republic of China Medical Exchange Tour, 1979. Served in Army of the United States, 1958-1961. Member American Society Pharmacognosy, American Council Marijuana (science advisor), Sigma Xi, Kappa Psi, Rho Chi Lodges: Lions.
Married Mary Ann DuPuy, June 24, 1973. Children: Anne Marie, Catherine Elizabeth.