Shom Shanker Bhattacharya

Background

Bhattacharya, Shom Shanker was born on January 18, 1950 in Bombay, Maharastra, India. Son of Shantimoy and Kalyani (Banerjee) Bhattacharya.

Education

Bachelor of Science, U. Bombay, 1969; Master of Science, U. Newcastle Upon Tyne, England, 1971; Doctor of Philosophy, U. Newcastle Upon Tyne, England, 1977.

Career

Research fellow, U. Edinburgh, Scotland, 1980-1987; top grade scientist, U. Newcastle Upon Tyne, 1987-1992; professor, U. College London, since 1992. Regional molecular genetic advisor Department of Health, England, since 1989. Examiner Royal College Pathologists, England, since 1989.

Achievements

• Shom Shanker Bhattacharya has been listed as a noteworthy Science educator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member American Society Human Genetics, American Society Research in Vision and Ophthalmology.

Interests

• Avocations: sports, reading, traveling.

Connections

Married Laila Tibi, July 30, 1980.

Father:

Shantimoy Bhattacharya

Mother:

Kalyani (Banerjee) Bhattacharya

Spouse:

Laila Tibi