Background
Farkas, Walter Robert was born on June 30, 1933 in New York City. Son of Irving and Elizabeth (Borek) Farkas.
toxicology educator Biochemistry researcher
Farkas, Walter Robert was born on June 30, 1933 in New York City. Son of Irving and Elizabeth (Borek) Farkas.
Bachelor of Science, City College of New York, 1955. Doctor of Philosophy, Duke University, 1960.
Research associate College Medicine, New York University, 1960-1963; research fellow, Columbia College Physicians and Surgeons, New York City, 1963-1966; chemistry instructor, City College of New York, 1961-1966; from assistant professor to professor College Medicine, U. Tennessee, Knoxville, 1966-1984; chairman medical biology, U. Tennessee, Knoxville, 1982-1984; professional College Veterinary Medicine, U. Tennessee, Knoxville, since 1984; director environmental toxicology program, U. Tennessee, Knoxville, since 1983. Consultant numerous clients involving toxic tort and patent litigation, since 1984.
President East Tennessee chapter Lupus Foundation American, Knoxville, 1992-1994. Member American Association for the Advancement of Science, Society Toxicology (president Southeast section since 1993), Society for Experimental Biology and Medicine (president Southeast section since 1991), American College Toxicology, American Society Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, City College of New York Alumni Association (president East Tennessee chapter since 1992).
Married Alice Rosenblatt, December 23, 1956. Children: Sally Skoda, Jane.