James Francis Truax

Background

Truax, James Francis was born on January 21, 1948 in Neptune, New Jersey, United States. Son of Stanley John and Phyllis Truax.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Biological Science, Quincy (Illinois) College, 1969; Master of Arts in Physiology/Pharmacology, Duke U., 1978.

Career

Research assistant, Burroughs Wellcome Company, Research Triangle Park, North Carolina, 1970-1978; junior research pharmacologist, Burroughs Wellcome Company, 1978-1984; associate pharmacologist, Burroughs Wellcome Company, 1984-1987; senior associate pharmacologist, Burroughs Wellcome Company, 1987-1994; senior research pharmacologist, Burroughs Wellcome Company, 1994-1996; senior scientist, Glaxo Wellcome, Inc., Research Triangle Park, since 1996.

Achievements

• James Francis Truax has been listed as a noteworthy Pharmacologist by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member Inflammation Research Association, American Diabetes Association.

Interests

• Avocations: windsurfing, golf, volleyball, piano, guitar.

Connections

Married Gail Roberts, November 22, 1988. 1 child, Jamie Caitlin.

Father:

Stanley John Truax

Mother:

Phyllis Truax

Spouse:

Gail Roberts

child:

Jamie Caitlin Truax