Background
Hartsfield, James Kennedy was born on February 12, 1955 in Decatur, Alabama, United States. Son of James Kennedy and Shirley Joann (Bridwell) Hartsfield.
Hartsfield, James Kennedy was born on February 12, 1955 in Decatur, Alabama, United States. Son of James Kennedy and Shirley Joann (Bridwell) Hartsfield.
Bachelor of Science, University of Southern California, 1977; Doctor of Medical Dentistry, Medical University of Southern California, 1981; Master of Science, Indiana U., 1983; Master in Medical Science, Harvard University, 1987; Doctor of Philosophy, U. South Florida, 1993.
Intern, Hillsborough Dental Research Clinic, Tampa, Florida, 1981-1982; clinical fellow, Indiana U., Indianapolis, 1982-1983; research fellow, Harvard University, Boston, 1983-1986; research fellow, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, 1984-1986; clinical fellow, U. South Florida, Tampa, 1986-1987; assistant professor, U. South Florida, Tampa, 1987-1993; associate professor School Dentistry and Medicine, Indiana U., Indianapolis, since 1993. Director Teratogen Information Svc., U. South Florida, 1987-1993. Director oral facial genetics School Dentistry Indiana U., since 1993.
Fellow American College Medical Genetics (founding). Member American Dental Association, American Society Human Genetics, American Association for Dental Research, Society Craniofacial Genetics (president 1989-1990), American Association Dental Schools, American Cleft Palate Association, American Assn.Orthodontists.
Married Karen Lee Whitaker, May 8, 1977. 1 child, Kennedy Whitaker.