Background
Nelson, Donald John was born on February 2, 1938 in Harvey, Illinois, United States.
Nelson, Donald John was born on February 2, 1938 in Harvey, Illinois, United States.
Bachelor, Oberlin (Ohio) College, 1960; Doctor of Philosophy, Yale University, 1965.
Research biochemist, Burroughs Wellcome Company, Research Triangle Park, North Carolina, 1969-1979; group leader, Burroughs Wellcome Company, Research Triangle Park, North Carolina, 1979-1992; section head, Burroughs Wellcome Company, Research Triangle Park.
Married Katherine MacEachern, June 25, 1960. Children: Diana, Margery.