Background
O'Gorman, James Vivian was born on July 1, 1938 in Cork, Munster, Ireland.
O'Gorman, James Vivian was born on July 1, 1938 in Cork, Munster, Ireland.
Bachelor of Science, University College Cork, Ireland, 1959. Doctor of Philosophy, Pennsylvania State University, 1971.
Postdoctoral fellow University London, 1971-1972. Senior research fellow confederation British Industry, Stevenage, United Kingdom, 1972-1974. Registrar National Council for Educational Awards, Dublin, Ireland, 1974-1979.
Head research division National Board for Science and Technology, 1979-1987. Manager Irish Science and Technology Agency, 1987-1988. Chief executive Health Research Board, 1988-1998.
Director Office Research and Technology Transfer Royal College Surgeons, Ireland, since 1998. Chairman Institute Water Pollution Control, Ireland, 1980-1983. National representative European Union biomedical and Health Research Committee, Brussels, 1990-1998, European Union Healthcare Telematics, Brussels, 1992-1998.
Fellow Royal Society Chemistry. Member Institute Chemistry Ireland (county mem.1984-1987), Consultative Group Chief Executives.
Son of John Patrick (deceased) and Maura Ellen (Hobart) O'G. Married Mary Josephine Gilmartin, September 8, 1964. 1 child, Deirdre Mary.