Background
Caplis, Michael Edward was born on July 25, 1938 in Ypsilanti, Michigan, United States. Son of John Joseph and Marie Kathrine (Hochrein) Caplis.
biochemist educator Toxicologist
Caplis, Michael Edward was born on July 25, 1938 in Ypsilanti, Michigan, United States. Son of John Joseph and Marie Kathrine (Hochrein) Caplis.
Bachelor of Science, Eastern Michigan University, 1962. Master of Science, Purdue University, 1964. Doctor of Philosophy, Purdue University, 1970.
Teacher mathematics, science St. John Prep School, 1958-1962. Analytical biochemist Indiana Chemist Office, 1962-1967. Director clinical biochemistry St. Mary Medical Center, Gary, Indiana, 1969-1983.
Assistant professor division allied science Indiana University Medical School, 1969-1983. Instructor Indiana Law Enforcement Training Board, 1973-1976. Associate faculty Northwest Center for Medical Education, Indiana University School Medicine.
Director Northwest Indiana Criminal Toxicology Laboratory, Gary, 1969-1985—. Board director Great Lakes Laboratories, Michigan City, Indiana, since 1985.
Fellow American Academy Forensic Sciences, American Academy Clinical Toxicology, National Academy Clinical Biochemistry, Society Forensic Toxicology. Member American Association for the Advancement of Science, American Institute Chemists, American Association Clinical Chemists, American Chemical Society, American Association Crime Laboratory Directors, American Association Official Analytical Chemists, Midwest Association Forensic Sciences, New York Academy of Sciences, Sigma Xi.
Married Lucille Marie Truitt, February 11, 1956. Children: Kathleen Ann, Michelle Marie, Maureen Marie, Therese Marie, Michael Edward, Matthew Clifford, Philip Patrick.