Robert Ashley Cox

Background

Cox, Robert Ashley was born on August 25, 1928 in Rhymney, United Kingdom. Son of Herbert Ashley and Mary Jane (Henry) Cox.

Education

Bachelor of Science, University Birmingham, 1952. Doctor of Philosophy, University Birmingham, 1955. Doctor of Science, University Birmingham, 1971.

Career

Research scientist Tube Investments, Cambridge, England, 1955—1958, Weizmann Institute, Rehovoth, Israel, 1958—1959. Research fellow Harvard University, Cambridge, Massachusetts, 1959—1960. Research scientist National Institute Medical Research, London, since 1960.

Editor Biochemical Journal, London, 1967—1974, Nucleic Acids Research, Birmingham, 1974—1977.

Achievements

• Robert Ashley Cox has been listed as a noteworthy medical researcher, consultant by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Chairman of governors Local Schools, Hertfordshire, England, 1971—1994. Fellow: Royal Society Chemistry, Harvard Association Chemists.

Interests

• Chess, tennis, history.

Connections

Married Isobel Terry Pepper, March 30, 1957. Children: Simon Ashley, Isobel Jane, Robert Ian Ashley, Timothy John Ashley.

Father:

Herbert Ashley Cox

Mother:

Mary Jane (Henry) Cox

Spouse:

Isobel Terry Pepper

child:

Robert Ian Ashley Cox

child:

Timothy John Ashley Cox

child:

Simon Ashley Cox

child:

Isobel Jane Cox