Background
Alexander, Jan was born on July 18, 1948 in Bergen, Norway. Son of Odd Fredrik and Astri Alexander.
Alexander, Jan was born on July 18, 1948 in Bergen, Norway. Son of Odd Fredrik and Astri Alexander.
Doctor of Medicine, University Oslo, 1973. Doctor of Philosophy, University Oslo, 1983.
Research fellow, National Hospital, Oslo, 1975-1977; physician, National Institute Occupational Health, Oslo, 1977-1983; chief medical officer, department director department, head section, National Institute Public Health, Oslo, since 1983. Member European Economics Agreement/European Free Trade Agreement Science com.for food European Union, 1995. Visiting professor Burroughs Wellcome Foundation, Grand Forks, North Dakota, 1996.
Captain Norwegian Defense Forces, since 1975. Member Norwegian Medical Association, Norwegian Society Pharmacology and Toxicology (member board).
Married Lise Bressum, June 6, 1975. Children: Heidi, Geir.