Jose Antonio Melero

Background

Melero, Jose Antonio was born on April 29, 1949 in Fuentes de Nava, Palencia, Spain. Son of Francisco and Edelmira Melero.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Chemistry, Madrid U., 1971; Doctor of Philosophy in Biochemistry, Madrid U., 1975.

Career

Postdoctoral fellow, Imperial Cancer Research Fund, London, 1975-1977; research associate, New York University Medical Center, New York City, 1977-1980; senior scientist, Laboratorios Abello, Madrid, 1980-1983; head molecular biology department, Centro Nacional Microbiologia, Madrid, 1983-1990; head research division, Centro Nacional Microbiologia, Madrid, 1990-1993; director, Centro Biología Celular y Retrovirus, Madrid, since 1993. Member ad hoc working party Biotechnology Commission European Community, 1986-1992. Organizer workshop in field.

Achievements

• Jose Antonio Melero has been listed as a noteworthy Biochemist by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member American Society Microbiology, Spanish Society Virology, Spanish Society Microbiology, Spanish Society for Biotechnology.

Interests

• Avocations: theater, tennis, philosophy.

Connections

Married Sofia Tur, August 20, 1971. Children: Sofia, Jose Antonio.

Father:

Francisco Melero

Mother:

Edelmira Melero

Spouse:

Sofia Tur

child:

Sofia Melero

child:

Jose Antonio Melero