Rajinder N. Puri

Background

Puri, Rajinder N. was born on October 14, 1942 in Simla, India.

Education

Bachelor of Science with honours, University Delhi, 1962. Master of Science, University Delhi, 1964. Master of Arts, Boston University, 1973.

Doctor of Philosophy, University Wyoming, 1978.

Career

Junior research fellow University Delhi, 1964-1966. Resident fellow Boston biomedical Reserve Institute, 1973-1975. Postdoctoral research fellow University Wisconsin Medical School, Madison, 1979-1982.

Research associate Cornell University Medical College, New York City, 1983-1985. Senior research associate Louisiana State University Medical School, New Orleans, 1984-1986. Assistant professor Temple University Medical School, Philadelphia, from 1986.

Scientist, general clinical research committee Temple University Hospital, Philadelphia, since 1998.

Achievements

• Rajinder N. Puri has been listed as a noteworthy biochemist by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member American Society Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, American Society Pharmacol. and Experimental Therapeutic, American Society Cell Biology, American Society Hematology.

Interests

• Avocations: classical music, opera, paintings.

Connections

Son of Knights of Columbus and Shakuntla D. P.