Robert Edward Cross

Background

Cross, Robert Edward was born on July 24, 1942 in Toledo. Son of Norbert Edward and Florence Dorothy (Buzalski) Cross.

Education

Bachelor of Science in chemistry and pre-medical, University Toledo, 1965. Master of Science in Chemistry, University Toledo, 1967. Doctor of Philosophy in Organic Chemistry, University Florida, 1971.

Career

Director toxicology Clinical Pharmacology Laboratory, U. North Carolina Hospitals, Chapel Hill, since 1978; associate professor pathology, medicine and biochemistry, U. North Carolina School Medicine, Chapel Hill, 1979-1988; professor, U. North Carolina School Medicine, Chapel Hill, since 1988. Chairman toxicology examination committee American Board Clinical Chemistry, 1988-1991, vice president 1990-1992, president 1992-1994. Medical/legal consultant and expert in cases involving poisoning, drug abuse, and alcohol testing.

Achievements

• Robert Edward Cross has been listed as a noteworthy toxicologist, clinical biochemist, educator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Board of directors Ronald McDonald House, Chapel Hill, 1989-1990, chairman guest services committee 1990-1991. Fellow Academy Clinical Laboratory Physicians and Scientists. Member American Association Clinical Chemistry, Association Clinical Scientists.

Connections

Married Eileen Kay Baden, August 5, 1967. Children: Laura Lynn, Holly Dawn, Jill Suzanne, Julie Renee' (deceased).

Father:

Norbert Edward Cross

Mother:

Florence Dorothy (Buzalski) Cross

Spouse:

Eileen Kay Baden

child:

Jill Suzanne Cross

child:

Holly Dawn Cross

child:

Laura Lynn Cross

child:

Julie Renee' Cross (deceased)