Background
Polatnick, Jerome was born on October 4, 1922 in New York City. Son of Jack and Gussie Polatnick.
Polatnick, Jerome was born on October 4, 1922 in New York City. Son of Jack and Gussie Polatnick.
Doctor of Philosophy, Columbia University, 1954.
Research chemist, Schenley Research Institute, New York, 1943-1947; research chemist, New York Botanical Gardens, New York City, 1948-1950; biochemist, Columbia University, New York City, 1950-1954; principal investigator, Manhattan Eye and Ear Hospital, New York City, 1954-1957; research chemist, Plum Island Animal Disease Center, USDA, Greenport, New York, 1957-1980; acting laboratory chief, Plum Island Animal Disease Center, USDA, Greenport, New York, 1980-1985. Consultant Southold, New York, since 1986.
Member American Chemical Society, American Society Microbiology, Sigma Xi.
Married Selma Amster, August 21, 1948. Children: Lois, Judith, Barbara.