Jules Gerard Leroy

Background

Leroy, Jules Gerard was born on July 2, 1934 in Deinze, Belgium. Son of Achiel and Juliana E. (Dhaeyere) Leroy.

Education

Bachelor of Science, Ghent State University, Belgium, 1955; Doctor of Medicine, Ghent State University, Belgium, 1959; Master of Science in Biochemistry, Ghent State University, Belgium, 1961; Doctor of Philosophy in Genetics, University Wisconsin, 1967.

Career

Professor genetics, Antwerp State University, Belgium, 1967-1973; professor genetics and medical genetics, Antwerp State University, Belgium, 1973-1983; professor chairman pediatrics and medical genetics, Ghent State University Medical School, Belgium, since 1983. Scientific advisory National Science Foundation, Brussels, 1976-1991.

Achievements

• Jules Gerard Leroy has been listed as a noteworthy Genetics educator by Marquis Who's Who.

Connections

Married Agnes M. Dewachter, February 25, 1960. Children: Steve and Bart (twins).

Father:

Achiel Leroy

Mother:

Juliana E. (Dhaeyere) Leroy

Spouse:

Agnes M. Dewachter

child:

Steve and Bart Leroy (twins)