Edward Houghton

Background

Houghton, Edward was born on January 27, 1942 in Barnsley, England. Son of Albert and Mary Irene (Bamforth) Houghton.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Chemistry with honors, Leeds U. Doctor of Philosophy, Leeds U.

Career

Postdoctoral fellow, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, New York, 1968-1970; postdoctoral fellow, U. New South Wales, 1970-1973; senior assistant director, head research, Horseracing Forensic Laboratory Ltd., Fordham, Ely, England, since 1974. Member European Horseracing Scientific Committee Working Party for Research. Speaker in field.

Achievements

• Edward Houghton has been listed as a noteworthy Chemist, researcher by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Fellow Royal Society Chemistry. Member Association Official Racing Chemists (chairman European section), British Mass Spectrometry Society, National Greyhound Racing Club (veterinary and science panel).

Interests

• Avocation: golf.

Connections

Married Sheila Mann, May 8, 1970.

Father:

Albert Houghton

Mother:

Mary Irene (Bamforth) Houghton

Spouse:

Sheila Mann