Background
Thomas, William John was born on October 11, 1924 in Sharon, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of William George and Blanch Corinne (Cannon) Thomas.
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William John Thomas
Edit ProfileTissue culture and cryogenics consultant
William John Thomas, American Tissue culture and cryogenics consultant. Achievements include patents in Stockmarket Game (Stock Knight), Stainless Steel Desiccator for hazardous use; research on first growth oftissue cells in a stainless steel vessel.
M C. Recipient Distinguished Alumni award Westminster College, 1973.
Education
Bachelor of Science, Westminster College, 1948; Master of Science, U. Maryland., 1951; Doctor of Philosophy, University of Pennsylvania, 1959.
Career
Section head, Camp Detrick, Frederick, Maryland., 1950-1955; research associate, Wistar Institute, Philadelphia, 1956-1959; group leader, National Drug Company, Philadelphia, 1959-1965; group leader, Merrel-National laboratories, Swiftwater, Pennsylvania, 1965-1978; director production, Salk Institute, Swiftwater, Pennsylvania, 1978-1993. Advisor Pan American Health Organisation, Washington, 1986, 90, 91, 92.
Achievements
Membership
President Municipal Authority, Mount Pocono, Pennsylvania, 1971-1972, Burnley Workshop, Monroe County, Pennsylvania, 1979-1980. Lieutenant (junior grade) United States Navy, 1943-1946, PTO.
Connections
Married Betty Elizabeth Gathers, September 3, 1949. Children: Paula, Jonathan.
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Political Party
Republican