Background
Abbott, Mitchel Theodore was born on June 6, 1930 in Los Angeles, California, United States. Son of Chester and Judith R. (Wasserman) Abbott.
Abbott, Mitchel Theodore was born on June 6, 1930 in Los Angeles, California, United States. Son of Chester and Judith R. (Wasserman) Abbott.
Bachelor of Science in Chemistry, University of California at Los Angeles, 1957; Doctor of Philosophy in Biological Chemistry, University of California at Los Angeles, 1962.
Postdoctoral fellow, New York University School Medicine, 1962-1964; professor of chemistry, San Diego State University, 1964-1992; professor emeritus, San Diego State University, since 1992. Visiting scientist Roche Institute Molecular Biology, Nutley, New Jersey, 1972-1973. Member of staff Molecular Biology Institute San Diego State University, 1980-1992.
Served with Medical Corps, United States Army, 1953-1955. Member American Association for the Advancement of Science, American Society Biological Chemists.
Married Florine Ruth Lutze, October 27, 1962. Children: Valerie Michele, Mark Nelson, Chester Bruce.