Background
KucAn, ZEljko was born on May 24, 1934 in Zagreb, Croatia. Son of Vilim and Aleksandra (Fischer) KucAn.
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ZEljko KucAn
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ZEljko KucAn, Croatian biochemistry educator. Achievements include contributions to radiobiology, and nucleic acids biochemistry. Recipient fellowship International Atomic Energy Agy, Vienna, 1961, Rudjer Boskovic award Republic of Croatia, 1991. Member Croatian Academy of Sciences and Arts, Croatian Bio-chemical Society (president since 1991).
Education
Bachelor of Science, University Zagreb, 1958. Doctor of Philosophy, University Zagreb, 1964.
Career
Graduate student, Rudjer Boskovic Institute, Zagreb, 1958-1964; department chairman organic chemistry and biochemistry, Rudjer Boskovic Institute, Zagreb, 1972-1977; research associate, Rockefeller U., New York City, 1961-1963; visiting scientist, New York University School Medicine, New York City, 1969-1972; visiting professor, New York University School Medicine, New York City, 1977-1979; professor biochemistry, U. Zagreb, since 1982; dean, faculty science, U. Zagreb, 1990-1994.
Achievements
Membership
Member Croatian Academy of Sciences and Arts, Croatian Bio-chemical Society (president since 1991).
Connections
Children: Iva, Maja, Tanja.
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Education
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1958
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1964
Career
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1958 - 1964
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1961 - 1963
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1982
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1990 - 1994