Background
Robinson, Gene Ezia was born on January 9, 1955 in Buffalo. Son of Jack and Sonja (Rubin) Robinson.
Robinson, Gene Ezia was born on January 9, 1955 in Buffalo. Son of Jack and Sonja (Rubin) Robinson.
Bachelor of Science in Life Sciences, Cornell University, 1977. Master of Science, Cornell University, 1982. Doctor of Philosophy, Cornell University, 1986.
Postdoctoral associate Ohio State University, Columbus, 1986-1989. Assistant professor biology University Illinois, Urbana, 1989-1993, associate professor biology, 1993-1998, professor biology, 1998—2003, director neuroscience progressive, since 2001, G. William Arends professor of integrative biology, since 2003. Team leader Institute for Genomic Biology, since 2004.
Consultant Songbird Genomic Initiative, since 2003.
Fellow American Association for the Advancement of Science, American Academy Arts & Sciences. Member American Association Behavioral Neuroendocrinology, Animal Behavior Society, Entomological Society of America (Founders Memorial award, 2003, Recognition award in insect physiology, 2004), International Bee Research Association, International Society Neuroethology, Society Neurosci., International Union Study of Social Insects, International Behavioural and Neural Genetics Society, National Academy of Sciences, Sigma Xi.
Married Julia O. Robinson, August 29, 1982. Children: Aaron, Daniel, Sol.