James Anthony Houghton

Background

Houghton, James Anthony was born on February 26, 1944 in Blackburn, England. Son of Frank P. and Charlotte Mildred Houghton.

Education

Bachelor of Science, U. Liverpool, England, 1966; Doctor of Philosophy, U. Liverpool, England, 1969.

Career

Lecturer, University College, Galway, Ireland, 1970-1980; professor, University College, Galway, Ireland, since 1980; head cytogenetics unit, University College, Galway, Ireland, since 1972; director, National Diagnostics Center Biorsch., Ireland, since 1994.

Achievements

• James Anthony Houghton has been listed as a noteworthy Genetics educator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Fellow Royal Academy Medicine (Conway medal), Galton Society. Member European Society Human Genetics, Galway Blazers Hunt Club.

Interests

• Avocations: fox hunting, equestrian sports, caving.

Connections

Married Susan E. Bagley, August 20, 1966. Children: Conor James, Kieran Francis, Catherine Elizabeth.

Father:

Frank P.

Mother:

Charlotte Mildred Houghton

Spouse:

Susan E. Bagley

child:

Kieran Francis Houghton

child:

Conor James Houghton

child:

Catherine Elizabeth Houghton