Background
Emsley, James Alan Burns was born on May 12, 1943 in Oban, Scotland. Son of James Henry and Annie Victoria Emsley. came to Canada, 1957.
Emsley, James Alan Burns was born on May 12, 1943 in Oban, Scotland. Son of James Henry and Annie Victoria Emsley. came to Canada, 1957.
Bachelor of Science in Biology, Carleton University, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, 1968. Doctor of Philosophy in Genetics, University Nebraska, 1973.
Geneticist, Agriculture Canada, Ottawa, 1973-1978; geneticist, J. Pfizer H&N, Redmond, Washington, 1978-1982; director research, Industry Standard Architecture Babcock, Ithaca, New York, 1982-1991; vice president layer genetics, Industry Standard Architecture Babcock, Ithaca, New York, since 1991.
President Trumansburg (New York ) Library., 1990-1991. Member Village Tree Commission, Trumansburg, 1988-1991. Member School Board Committee, Issaquah, Washington, 1981.
With Canada Navy, 1962-1964. Member Poultry Science Society (research committee 1989-1991), Poultry Breeders American (president 1990), Gamma Sigma Delta.
Married Nancy Elizabeth Ringrose, August 20, 1966. Children: Karen, Heather, Christine, Scott.