Background
McGahren, William James was born on February 16, 1924 in Ballyshannon, Dunegal, Ireland. Son of Patrick and Anne (McGowan) McGahren. came to the United States, 1953.
McGahren, William James was born on February 16, 1924 in Ballyshannon, Dunegal, Ireland. Son of Patrick and Anne (McGowan) McGahren. came to the United States, 1953.
Bachelor of Science, Chelsea Polytechnic, London, 1953; Master of Science, Brooklyn College, 1957; Doctor of Philosophy, Brooklyn Polytechnic, 1966.
Research scientist, Pfizer, Brooklyn, 1953-1963; research fellow, Brooklyn Polytechnic, 1964-1966; senior research scientist, American Cyanamid, Pearl River, New York, 1966-1981; principal research scientist, Zederle laboratories, Pearl River, 1982-1991.
Secretary Demarest (New Jersey) Volunteer Ambulance Corps, 1976-1984, treasurer, since 1985. Active Northern Valley Red Cross Disaster Committee, 1981-1991. Member American Chemical Society, American Association for the Advancement of Science, Sigma Xi.
Married Teresa Holland, December 27, 1958;children: Patrick, John, Grace, Elizabeth.