Background
Pattinson, Neil Robert was born on August 4, 1952 in Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand. Son of Robert George and Francis Olive (Johnston) Pattinson.
researcher biotechnology company manager
Pattinson, Neil Robert was born on August 4, 1952 in Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand. Son of Robert George and Francis Olive (Johnston) Pattinson.
Bachelor of Science with honors, Lincoln University, New Zealand, 1974. Doctor of Philosophy, Otago University, Dunedin, New Zealand, 1984.
Science officer, U. Otago, 1975-1977; research fellow, Christchurch Hospital, 1978-1990; director Research and Development, Life Technology, Ltd., Christchurch, 1990-1994; manager protein separations unit, Life Technologies, Ltc., Christchurch, since 1994.
Chairperson Diamond Harbor & district Health support group, 1990-1992. Board of trustees Diamond Harbor Primary School, 1991-1994. Member New Zealand Biotechnology Society, New Zealand Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Society, Royal Society (Canterbury branch), New Zealand Institute Management (Canterbury branch), Christchurch Medical Research Society (secretary-treasurer 1988-1990), Banks Peninsula Tennis Association (secretary 1991-1993).
Married Jillian Margaret Gunn, October 21, 1978. Children: Katherine Anne, Anthony Neil, Christopher Robert Falcon.