Background
Karkas, John D. was born on August 28, 1926 in Athens, Greece. Son of Dimitrios P. and Sofia (Galati) Karkas. came to the United States, l957.
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John D. Karkas
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Bachelor in Chemistry, Aristotelian U., Thessaloniki, Greece, l952; postgraduate, U. Munich, l953-54; Doctor of Philosophy in Biochemistry, Columbia University, l962.
Career
Research associate department biochemistry, Columbia University, New York City, l962-66; assistant professor, Columbia University, New York City, l966-72; associate professor, Columbia University, New York City, l972-77; adjunct associate professor, Columbia University, New York City, l977-; senior research fellow, Merck Institute for Therapeutic Research, Rahway, New Jersey, l979-87; senior investigator, Merck & Company, Rahway, l987-. Visiting professor U. Athens, l976-78. Senior research scientist Greek Atomic Energy Commission, Athens, l977-79.
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Member Harvey Society, Sigma Xi.
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Married Carmen Capri, July l7, l955. L child, Ilona.
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Greek Orthodox -
Political Party
Democrat