Background
Jacobson, Kenneth Allan was born on October 29, 1941 in Milwaukee. Son of Harold Ulrich and Ruth Ileen (Baumann) Jacobson.
Jacobson, Kenneth Allan was born on October 29, 1941 in Milwaukee. Son of Harold Ulrich and Ruth Ileen (Baumann) Jacobson.
Bachelor of Science in Physics, University of Wisconsin, 1964, Master of Science in Physics, 1966. Doctor of Philosophy in Biophysics Sciences State University of New York, Buffalo, 1972. Materials scientist DowCorning Corporation, Midland, Michigan, 1966-1969.
Research assistant State University of New York-Buffalo, 1969-1972.
Cancer research scientist Roswell Park Memorial Institute, Buffalo, 1973-1980. Associate professor of University North Carolina, Chapel Hill, 1980.
Core member U. North Carolina Cancer Research Center, Chapel Hill, 1980-1987, professor, 1987. President FluorescenceUnltd., Durham, 1982-1990.
Board consultant Liposome Technology, Menlo Park, California, 1982.
Advisory board Solar Electric Light Foundation, Washington, 1993.
Materials scientist Dow Corning Corporation, Midland, Michigan, 1966—1969. Research assistant State University of New York-Buffalo, 1969—1972. Cancer research scientist Roswell Park Memorial Institute, 1973—1980.
Associate professor University North Carolina, Chapel Hill, since 1980. Core member University North Carolina Cancer Research Center, Chapel Hill, 1980—1987, professor, since 1987. President Fluorescence Unlimited, Durham, 1982—1990.
Board consultant Liposome Technology, Menlo Park, since 1982.
Advisory board Solar Electric Light Foundation, Washington, since 1993. Board directors, secretary Five Oaks Recreational Assn, Durham, 1982—1986. Member of American Association for the Advancement of Science, Biophysics Society, American Society Cell Biology, American Heart Association (established investigator 1977-1982).
Married Judith Ann Ruder, May 2, 1964. Children: Jill, Joy, Julie.