Background
Costes, Claude Roger was born on April 26, 1933 in Bougival, Yvelines, France. Son of Robert and Gabrielle Virginie (Raynal) Costes.
consultant biochemistry educator
Costes, Claude Roger was born on April 26, 1933 in Bougival, Yvelines, France. Son of Robert and Gabrielle Virginie (Raynal) Costes.
Degree in biochemistry engineering, I.N.A., Paris, 1956. Degree in science, University Paris, 1957. Doctor of Science, University Paris, 1965.
Research assistant, Institut National de la Recherche Agronomique, Versailles, France, 1957-1962; chargé de research, Institut National de la Recherche Agronomique, Versailles, France, 1962-1966; department head, Institut National de la Recherche Agronomique, Versailles, 1971-1972; professor biochemistry, Institute National Agronomique, Grignon and Paris, 1966-1993; professor emeritus, Institute National Agronomique, Grignon and Paris, since 1993; department head, Institute National Agronomique, Grignon and Paris, 1983-1993. Consultant National Council Research, Paris, 1971-1979, deputy director life science, 1978-1980. Science advisor Bongrain Industry, Paris, 1980-1996.
Member City Council, Plaisians, France, 1995. President Maison de la Culture, Neauphle, France, 1972-1976. Sergeant French Army, 1958-1960.
Fellow French Society Biochemistry. Member French Society Vegetable Physiology (president 1980-1981).
Married Marie-Claire Andree Prieur, December 29, 1956 (deceased April 1981). Children: Patricia, Hèlène, Vincent. Married Jacqueline Georgette Berroyer, February 15, 1986.