Jan Topinka

Background

Topinka, Jan was born on August 8, 1955 in Prague, Czech Republic. Son of Vladislav and Nora (Richterova) Topinka.

Education

Diploma in engineering, Czech Technology University, Prague, 1979. Doctor of Philosophy, Czech Technology University, Prague, 1985.

Career

Juris scientist, Psychiatric Research Institute, Prague, 1985-1991; visiting scientist, Goldman Sachs Group Institute Toxicology, Munich, 1991-1992; senior scientist, Institute Experimental Medicine, Prague, since 1992.

Achievements

• January Topinka has been listed as a noteworthy Toxicologist by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member American Association Cancer Research, European Environmental Mutagen Society.

Interests

• Avocations: tennis, music.

Connections

Married Vera Valiskova, March 2, 1979. 1 child, Jana.

Father:

Vladislav Topinka

Mother:

Nora (Richterova) Topinka

Spouse:

Vera Valiskova

child:

Jana Topinka