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Christenson, James Gordon was born on March 26, 1943 in Austin, Minnesota, United States. Son of James G. and Kathryn N. Christenson.
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James Gordon Christenson, American Biochemist. Achievements include patents on radioimmunoassays; findings in biochemistry of sympathetic nervous system, bacterial cell wall biosynthesis, antibiotic action and resistance, drug discovery and development. Member American Association for the Advancement of Science, American Society Microbiology, New York Academy Sciences, Project Management Institute, Sierra Club (group chairman 1989-1990).
Education
Bachelor of Science, Stanford University, 1966; Master of Science, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 1968; Doctor of Philosophy, CUNY, 1972.
Career
Assistant biochemist, Roche Institute Molecular Biology, Nutley, New Jersey, 1968-1972; from staff chemotherapy department to district leader, Hoffmann-La Roche Inc., Nutley, 1972-1991; director antibacterial research department, Hoffmann-La Roche Inc., Nutley, 1991-1992; international project director, Hoffmann-La Roche Inc., Nutley, 1992-1995; executive director project management, Microcide Pharmaceutical, Mountain View, California, since 1995.
Achievements
Membership
Member American Association for the Advancement of Science, American Society Microbiology, New York Academy Sciences, Project Management Institute, Sierra Club (group chairman 1989-1990).
Connections
Married Karin P. Werner, July 15, 1961 (divorced). Children: Kara T., Erik J.
