Background
Burke, Michael Thomas was born on May 9, 1946 in Pueblo, Colorado, United States. Son of Thomas Ignatius and Ruth Estelle (Rimmer) Burke.
Burke, Michael Thomas was born on May 9, 1946 in Pueblo, Colorado, United States. Son of Thomas Ignatius and Ruth Estelle (Rimmer) Burke.
Bachelor of Science in Chemistry, New Mexico Institute Mining and Technology, 1968. Master of Science in Chemistry, University Colorado, 1974.
Teaching assistant University Colorado, Denver, 1968-1969, 71-74. Research scientist Burroughs Wellcome Company, Research Triangle Park, North Carolina, 1974-1977, 80-81, project coordinator, 1982-1986, new product analyst, 1986-1988, business development analyst, 1988-1989. Licensed manager, 1990-1992.
Licensed director, 1992-1994. President Supragen Corporation, 1994-1995. Vice president business development Nekstar Inc., 1995-1997.
Vice president corporation development Targeted Genetics Corporation, since 1998.
Volunteer, board directors, president Child and Parent Support Services, Durham, North Carolina, 1980-1986. Teacher Parents Allied for Gifted Education, Durham, since 1987. With United States Army, 1969-1971.
Member American Chemical Society, American Association for the Advancement of Science, Licensing Executives Society.
Married Susan Bowling, September 1, 1977. Children: Elizabeth Rosanne, Cheresse Estelle.