Duke University has appointed Robin Rasor (pictured) as new director of its Office of Licensing and Ventures from July 1.
Rasor comes from Michigan University where she was managing director of licensing within the university’s Office of Technology Transfer. She previously served as director of licensing at Ohio State University.
Her appointment follows the departure of Rose Ritts, who left in November 2015 to become executive vice-president of innovation at Thomas Jefferson University. Barry Myers is currently serving as interim director.
Rasor said: “The goal is to put Duke’s licensing efforts on par with its excellence in research and so many other areas. When people think about startups and licensing and efficient technology transfer, I want Duke to also be on the tip of their tongues.”
Eric Toone, vice-provost and leader of the Innovation and Entrepreneurship (I&E) Initiative at Duke University, said: “Her tremendous experience and success at Michigan bodes well for the future of tech transfer and translation here at Duke.
“All of us in I&E look forward to working with Robin and to building a strong, seamless, effective relationship with Robin and her team.”
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