Background
Gaffney, Patrick Joseph was born on August 19, 1934 in Cork, Ireland. Son of Patrick Joseph and Anna Theresa (O'Donovan) Gaffney.
Gaffney, Patrick Joseph was born on August 19, 1934 in Cork, Ireland. Son of Patrick Joseph and Anna Theresa (O'Donovan) Gaffney.
Bachelor of Science, National University Ireland, 1957. Master of Science, National University Ireland, 1958. Doctor of Science, National University Ireland, 1976.
Master of Science, National College Food Technology, Weybridge, 1959. Doctor of Philosophy, Ohio State University, 1965.
Post-doctoral fellow, American National Red Cross Blood Program, Washington, 1965-1967; senior scientist, Medical Research Council, Cambridge, England, 1967-1969; senior scientist, Medical Research Council, London, 1969-1972; professorial fellow, National International for Biological Standards and Control, London, since 1972.
Fellow Royal College Pathologists. Member International Society Thrombosis and Hemostasis, European Thrombosis Research Organization, European Concerted Action on Thrombosis, Haemostasis Club (founder, secretary 1972-1982, chairman 1982-1985).
Married Dinah Zedora Davis. Children: Jane, Anna, Patrick Timothy, Siobhan, Daniel, Kathleen.