Background
Alexander, Nicholas Michael was born on June 30, 1925 in Boise, Idaho, United States. Son of Michael A. and Bella (Mastoris) Alexander.
Alexander, Nicholas Michael was born on June 30, 1925 in Boise, Idaho, United States. Son of Michael A. and Bella (Mastoris) Alexander.
Associate of Arts, Boise Junior College, 1947; AB, University of California, Berkeley, 1950; Doctor of Philosophy, University of California, Berkeley, 1955.
Principal scientist, Veterans Administration Hospital., West Haven, Connecticut, 1955-1963; lecturer biochemistry, Yale University School Medicine, New Haven, 1955-1963; associate professor biochemistry, Yale University School Medicine, New Haven, 1963-1970; professor pathology, University of California, San Diego, since 1970; director clinical chemistry, University of California, San Diego, since 1979.
Served as technical sergeant United States Army, 1943-1945. Member American Association for the Advancement of Science, American Association Clinical Chemists (editorial board since 1985), American Society Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (Gerald R. Cooper award 1985), Academy Clinical Laboratory Physical Science (Executive Board since 1991), American Thyroid Association (Van Meter award 1960), American Chemical Society, Endocrine Society.
Married Penny Angelides, February 1, 1953. Children: Leon, Michael, George.