Background
Polefka, Thomas Gregory was born on March 12, 1952 in Passaic, New Jersey, United States. Son of Emil Stanley and Stephanie (Kroczynski) Polefka.
Polefka, Thomas Gregory was born on March 12, 1952 in Passaic, New Jersey, United States. Son of Emil Stanley and Stephanie (Kroczynski) Polefka.
Bachelor of Science, Upsala College, 1974. Doctor of Philosophy, University Medicine/Dentistry New Jersey, 1979.
Postdoctoral research fellow, Boston biomedical Research Institute/Harvard University Medical School, 1979-1980; research associate, Colgate-Palmolive Technology Center, Piscataway, New Jersey, 1980-1995; associate director skin research, Colgate-Palmolive Technology Center, Piscataway, New Jersey, since 1995.
Member American Association for the Advancement of Science, Society Investigative Dermatology, American Chemical Society, Society Cosmetic Chemistry, American Academy Dermatology, University Medicine/Dentistry New Jersey School biomedical Sciences Alumni Association (executive council 1990-1995).
Married Maryann Brigida, August 29, 1981. 1 child, Sara Jane.