David Paterson, once the director of tech transfer at Pennsylvania State University, has rejoined the academic world by accepting a position as assistant vice-president at CSU.

Colorado State University (CSU) has appointed David Paterson (pictured), a former executive at biopharmaceutical firm Impax Laboratories, as its assistant vice-president for research, translation and commercialisation.

Paterson will be tasked with adding to CSU’s industry-sponsored research programs and partnerships. He will examine university engagement procedures and improve them if possible and provide guidance to research facilities and colleges on fostering industry-related partnerships.

He secured the appointment on the back of his expertise in academia, business tech transfer, research development and…