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David Jack (pharmacologist) was born on 22 February, 1924 in Markinch, Fife, Scotland, is a Sir David Jack was pharmacologist. Discover David Jack (pharmacologist)'s Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 87 years old?

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Age 87 years old
Zodiac Sign Pisces
Born 22 February 1924
Birthday 22 February
Birthplace Markinch, Fife, Scotland
Date of death 8 November, 2011
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Nationality Scotland

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His wife is Lydia Downie Brown (1952–2016)

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1924

Sir David Jack (22 February 1924 – 8 November 2011 ) was a Scottish pharmacologist and medicinal chemist who specialised in the development of drugs for treating asthma.

1944

In 1944, having completed his apprenticeship, he began a BSc course in chemistry and pharmacy at the Royal Technical College, Glasgow.

He won a number of undergraduate prizes and graduated with first class honours.

He turned down an offer to study for a doctorate and instead worked as an assistant lecturer at the University of Glasgow.

1951

In 1951 he joined the pharmaceutical company Glaxo Laboratories, moving to Smith Kline and French in 1953.

1961

In 1961 he became director of research at Allen and Hanburys, a subsidiary of Glaxo, and served as Glaxo's research and development director from 1978 until his official retirement in 1987.

Jack was known for heading a group which developed the following drugs:

1978

He was head of research and development at Glaxo from 1978 until 1987.

Jack was born the sixth and youngest child of a coal miner, in Markinch, Fife, Scotland.

He attended Buckhaven High School before turning down a place at Edinburgh University to become an apprentice pharmacist.

1987

In 1987, he was awarded an Honorary Degree (Doctor of Science) by the University of Bath.

1993

Jack was knighted for services to the pharmaceutical industry in 1993.