Michael J. Smerdon

Background

Smerdon, Michael J. was born on August 4, 1948 in Duluth, Minnesota, United States. Son of William Carl and Velma Linnea Maki.

Education

Bachelor in Physics, St. Cloud State University, 1970. Master of Science in Physics, Oregon State University, 1972. Doctor of Philosophy in Biochemistry/Biophysics, Oregon State University, 1976.

Fellowship in pathology, Washington School Medicine, 1978.

Career

Postdoctoral fellow thru research instructor in pathology Washington University School Medicine, St. Louis, 1976-1980. Assistant professor in biochemistry Washington State University, Pullman, Washington, 1980-1984, associate professor, 1984-1987, professor biochemistry, since 1987. Consultant Battelle Pacific Northwest National Laboratories, Richland, Washington, since 1987, Los Alamos National Laboratory, 1995-1998.

Scientific advisory board, Epoch Pharmaceuticals, Seattle, since 1996.

Achievements

• Michael J. Smerdon has been listed as a noteworthy biophysics educator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member American Society Biological Chemists, American Chemical Society, American Biophysical Society, American Association for the Advancement of Science.

Connections

Married Diane Louise Pacyga, June 13, 1970. Children: Amy Noel, Jason Edward, John William.

Father:

William Carl

Mother:

Velma Linnea Maki

Spouse:

Diane Louise Pacyga

child:

Amy Noel Smerdon

child:

Jason Edward Smerdon

child:

John William Smerdon