The Irish Universities Association announces the appointment of director of tech transfer.

Alison Campbell (pictured), has been named as director of tech transfer by the Irish Universities Association.

Campbell will head up the forthcoming central Technology Transfer Office at government agency Enterprise Ireland, which is due to act as a focal point for Irish commercialisation.

Previously, Campbell has acted as chief executive of the UK Medical Research Council, and also managing director of tech transfer unit King’s College London Business.

Commented on her move to Ireland, Campbell said: “Ireland is in a…