Background
Lewis, Herman Willian was born on July 10, 1923 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Son of Jacob and Mary (Weiss) Lewis.
Lewis, Herman Willian was born on July 10, 1923 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Son of Jacob and Mary (Weiss) Lewis.
Bachelor of Science, University Illinois, 1947. Master of Science, University Illinois, 1949. Doctor of Philosophy, University California, Berkeley, 1952.
Professor genetics Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 1954-1961. Director genetic biology program National Science Foundation, Washington, 1962-1966, head cellular biology section, 1966-1977. Senior scientist for recombinant DNA activities, since 1977.
Served with Army of the United States, 1943-1945. Member Genetics Society of America, American Society Cel. Biology, American Society Human Genetics, Biophysics Society, Sigma Xi.
Married Helen Simon, December 29, 1942. Children– David, Miriam.