Background
Jakes, Karen Sorkin was born on June 18, 1947 in Washington, District of Columbia, United States. Daughter of George Y. and Goldie (Friedman) Sorkin.
Jakes, Karen Sorkin was born on June 18, 1947 in Washington, District of Columbia, United States. Daughter of George Y. and Goldie (Friedman) Sorkin.
Bachelor of Science in Chemistry, Brown University, 1969. Doctor of Philosophy, Yale University, 1974.
Assistant for research Rockefeller University, New York City, 1971-1975, research associate, 1976-1990.
Vice president Trinity School Parents Association, New York City, 1983-1985, treasurer, since 1988. Member American Association for the Advancement of Science, American Society for Microbiology.
Married Peter Herbert Jakes, August 23, 1970. Children: Susan Johanna, Aaron George.