Background
Shanahan, Robert William was born on April 21, 1933 in Paterson, New Jersey, United States. Son of William Joseph Shanahan and Irene S. Graessle Wouwenberg.
Shanahan, Robert William was born on April 21, 1933 in Paterson, New Jersey, United States. Son of William Joseph Shanahan and Irene S. Graessle Wouwenberg.
Bachelor of Science, Fairleigh Dickinson U., 1959; Master of Science, Fairleigh Dickinson U., 1966; Doctor of Philosophy, St. John's U., 1977.
Research pharmacologist, Lederle laboratories, American Cyanamid, Pearl River, New York, 1959-1966; senior research pharmacologist, Union Carbide Corporation, Tuxedo, New York, 1966-1969; manager clinical safety, Avon Products Inc., Suffern, New York, 1969-1980; director science affairs, Biosphere Research Center, New City, New York, 1980-1982; vice president, technical director, Essex Testing Clinic, Inc., Verona, New Jersey, since 1982; associate Adjunct Professor dermal pharmacology, Graduate School Fairleigh Dickinson U., Teaneck, New Jersey, since 1987. Member Food and Drug Administration/Over-the-counter Review Panel on sunscreens and topical protectants, GLPs.
With United States Air Force, 1951-1955. Member American Society for Testing and Materials, American Academy Dermatology, American Association Pharmaceutical Scientists, New York Academy Sciences, Society of Toxicology, Society Cosmetic Chemists, Cosmetic, Toiletry and Fragrance Association (task forces on good clinical practices, coloradditive skin testing, hypoallergenic cosmetics, sunscreens fragrance safety), Rho Chi, International Inflammation Club.
Married Patricia Christine, December 26, 1953. Children: Kevin M., Robert E., Kelly Anne.