Background
Cowan, Donald Arthur was born on July 7, 1954 in Hamilton, New Zealand. Son of Arthur Blair and Patricia Gifford (Curran) Cowan. arrived in England, 1985.
Cowan, Donald Arthur was born on July 7, 1954 in Hamilton, New Zealand. Son of Arthur Blair and Patricia Gifford (Curran) Cowan. arrived in England, 1985.
Bachelor of Science, U. Waikato, Hamilton, 1975; Master of Science with honors, U. Waikato, Hamilton, 1977; Doctor of Philosophy, U. Waikato, Hamilton, 1980.
Postdoctoral research fellow, Thermophile and Microbial Research Unit, Hamilton, 1981-1985; lecturer, University College London, 1985-1994; senior lecturer, University College London, since 1994. Founder, managing director Helix Biotechnology Ltd., London, since 1990.
Member British Microbial Biodiversity Association (founder, chief executive), Crabtree Society, professors Dining Club.
Married Elizabeth Marie Wall, March 4, 1978. Children: Lee Sarah, Julia Carol.