Background
Williams-Ashman, Howard Guy was born on September 3, 1925 in London, England. Son of Edward Harold and Violet Rosamund (Sturge) Williams-A. came to the United States, 1950, naturalized, 1962.
Williams-Ashman, Howard Guy was born on September 3, 1925 in London, England. Son of Edward Harold and Violet Rosamund (Sturge) Williams-A. came to the United States, 1950, naturalized, 1962.
Bachelor of Arts, University Cambridge, 1946; Doctor of Philosophy, University London, 1949.
From assistant professor to professor biochemistry, University of Chicago, 1953-1964; professor pharmacology and experimental therapeutics, also professor reproductive biology, Johns Hopkins School Medicine, 1964-1969; professor biochemistry, Ben May Institute, University of Chicago, since 1969; Maurice Goldblatt professor, Ben May Institute, University of Chicago, 1973-1991; professor emeritus, Ben May Institute, University of Chicago, 1991.
Fellow American Academy Arts and Sciences (Amory prize 1975). Member American Society Biochemistry and Molecular Biology.
Married Elisabeth Bächli, January 25, 1959. Children— Anne Clare, Christian, Charlotte, Geraldine.