Maureen Gammon

Maureen Gammon has resided in South Orange for over 30 years. She is currently President of Montrose Park Historic District Association in South Orange.

Born in Glasgow, Scotland she moved to London to complete her graduate degree in Microbiology. Cell biology research required specialized lab design. She became a recognized expert in the design of these labs at Imperial Cancer Research Fund, London; Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston and at Merck Research Laboratories (MRL) in Rahway, NJ. She carried out research at these facilities and has authored or coauthored 22 scientific publications.

Subsequently she transitioned into Business Operation which supported research departments in MRL covering all aspects of management for Research Science (Expense and Capital budgets, Space Planning, Infrastructure, Grants, Manpower). She was the Management interface for the coordination and installation of a $16.8M automated Management System for the Sample Repository Building, Rahway.

Maureen has served on several Boards, including Shandelee Music Festival, supporting young pianists pursuing a concert career, Mental Health Association of Essex County and serving on the Citizens’ Budget Advisory Committee in South Orange.

She enjoys all aspects of structural renovation, and her hobbies include home renovations, gardening, and travel since her retirement from Merck.