George Jay Alexander

Background

Alexander, George Jay was born on June 27, 1925 in Paris. Son of Max and Salomea (Rubin) Alexander. came to the United States, 1946.

Education

Bachelor of Science, Hobart College, 1949; Doctor of Philosophy, Rutgers University, 1953.

Career

Research fellow, Rutgers Endowment Foundation, New Brunswick, New York, 1951-1953; staff scientist, Worcester Foundation, Shrewsbury, Massachusetts, 1953-1958; research associate, Columbia University, New York City, 1958-1960; from assistant professor to associate professor biochemistry psychiatry, Columbia University, New York City, 1960-1994; head behavioral toxicology, New York State Psychiatric Institute, New York City, 1987-1992; research scientist, New York State Office of Mental Retardation and Development Disabilities, S.I., New York, since 1992. Research scientist V, New York State Department Mental Hygiene, New York City, 1977-1992.

Achievements

• George Jay Alexander has been listed as a noteworthy Toxicologist by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Executive board directors Public Employees Federation, New York City, 1989-1992. National executive board of directors Jewish Labor Committee, New York City, since 1986. Fellow American Philatelic Society.

Member American Society Chemistry and Molecular Biology, Society Experimental Biology and Medicine, New York Academy Sciences.

Interests

• Avocations: philately, skiing, snorkeling, travel, archaeology.

Connections

Married Rita Birnbaum, April 29, 1958. 1 child, Mark.

Father:

Max Alexander

Mother:

Salomea (Rubin) Alexander

Spouse:

Rita Birnbaum

child:

Mark Alexander