John Charles Drach

Background

Drach, John Charles was born on September 25, 1939 in Cincinnati. Son of Charles Louis and Edrie B. (Braun) Drach.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy, U. Cincinnati, 1961; Master of Science in Pharmaceutical Chemistry, U. Cincinnati, 1963; Doctor of Philosophy in Biochemistry, U. Cincinnati, 1966.

Career

From associate research scientist to research scientist, Parke, Davis and Company, Ann Arbor, Michigan, 1966-1970; assistant professor, University of Michigan Dental School, Ann Arbor, 1970-1974; associate professor, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, 1974-1980; professor, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, since 1980; associate professor medicinal chemistry, University of Michigan College Pharmacy, Ann Arbor, 1978-1980; professor, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, since 1980; department chairman oral biology, University of Michigan Dental School, Ann Arbor, 1985-1987; department chairman biologic and materials science, University of Michigan Dental School, Ann Arbor, 1987-1995; visiting professor division virology, Burroughs Wellcome Company, Research Triangle Park, North Carolina, 1994. Consultant Adria laboratories, American Institute Chemical, American Pharmaceutical Association, American Medical Association, Chartwell, Kimberly-Clark, 1976-1983.

Achievements

• John Charles Drach has been listed as a notable Scientist, educator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member American Association for the Advancement of Science, American Association Dental Research, American Association Dental Schools (president oralbiology section 1990-1991), American Association Oral Biology, American Chemical Society, American Society Microbiology (member editorial board 1982-1991), International Society Antiviral Research (archivist since 1992), Sigma Xi, Rho Chi, Omicron Kappa Upsilon.

Interests

• Avocations: jogging, skiing, sailing.

Connections

Married Elda Jean Flamm, June 20, 1964. Children: Laura J., Diane E.

Father:

Charles Louis Drach

Mother:

Edrie B. (Braun) Drach

Spouse:

Elda Jean Flamm

child:

Diane E. Drach

child:

Laura J. Drach