Background
McCombs, Jerome Lester was born on December 16, 1951 in Birmingham, Alabama, United States. Son of J.L. and Etta Mae (Hallmark) McCombs.
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Jerome Lester McCombs
Edit Profileclinical cytogenetics laboratory director
Jerome Lester McCombs, American clinical cytogenetics laboratory director. Achievements include use of DNA probes to identify marker chromosomes. Recipient grant Lalor Foundation, Sealy Smith Foundation. Consultant LaMarque Indiana School District, 1989, March of Dimes, 1988-1990. Fellow American College Medical Genetics (founding); member American Society Human Genetics.
Education
Bachelor of Science, Auburn University, 1974. Doctor of Philosophy, University Alabama, 1982.
Career
Assistant professor health science center, University Texas, San Antonio, 1984-1987; assistant professor medical branch, University Texas, Galveston, since 1988; laboratory director medical branch, University Texas, Galveston, since 1988. Consultant Laboratory Genetic Science, Houston, since 1992. Board directors Texas Genetics Society, since 1993.
Achievements
Membership
Consultant LaMarque Indiana School District, 1989, March of Dimes, 1988-1990. Fellow American College Medical Genetics (founding). Member American Society Human Genetics.
Connections
Married Glenda Kay Adkins, August 24, 1974. Children: Adam, Mark.
Education
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1974
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1982
Career
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1984 - 1987