P. Roy Vagelos, MD, and his wife, Diana Vagelos, are providing $15 million to support the university's Division of Biology & Biomedical Sciences. The gift will fund undergraduate and graduate efforts in the life sciences. The couple made the gift to honor former Chancellor William H. Danforth, MD, who died last year.
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Dedric Carter has been appointed as Washington University in St. Louis’ first vice chancellor for innovation and chief commercialization officer (CCO).
New position will advance culture of innovation across the university
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Dedric Carter, vice chancellor for operations and technology transfer, has been appointed as Washington University in St. Louis’ first vice chancellor for innovation and chief commercialization officer (CCO). The appointment is effective Aug. 1, according to Chancellor Andrew D. Martin, PhD, and David H. Perlmutter, MD, executive vice chancellor for medical affairs and dean of the School of Medicine.
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In his new role, Carter will provide vision and strategy to advance the culture of innovation across the university, strengthen intellectual property assets for licensing, and identify new ventures and opportunities in the entrepreneurial ecosystem. He will engage with internal and external partners to build and grow the innovation activities in all departments and schools.
Bauers generous gift will establish leadership academy for Danforth Scholars | The Source wustl.edu - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from wustl.edu Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.