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UC Davis Appoints George Baxter to Lead Innovation and Tech Commercialization
UC Davis is enhancing its role in translating research into real-world applications by appointing George Baxter as the new Associate Vice Chancellor for Innovation and Technology Commercialization. With a Ph.D. in organic chemistry and extensive experience in technology transfer, Baxter aims to foster innovation, enterprise and entrepreneurship across the university, including Aggie Square. Read more.
RTP CEO & President Scott Levitan Receives Triangle Business Journal’s 2025 Pillar Award
RTP CEO & President Scott Levitan has received the Triangle Business Journal’s 2025 Pillar Award – a prestigious lifetime achievement recognizing his visionary leadership and lasting impact on RTP. Scott joins a distinguished group of recipients who are honored for their commitment to community service, real estate industry service and leadership in the Triangle region. Read more.
Charles Day Dilks, Past AURP President and Seminal Leader in the Development of Research Parks, Dies at 83
Charles "Charlie" Day Dilks, a founding member and former President (1998-2000) of AURP, passed away peacefully at home on December 28, 2024, at age 83. A pivotal figure in research park development, Dilks helped establish AURP in 1986 and guided its transformation into today's thriving network through his mentorship and leadership. Read more.
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AURP in Action
AURP RESPONSE: New Cap on NIH Facilities & Administrative Costs of Research
AURP has released a response and a special resources page on the sudden change in NIH policy concerning reimbursement of institutions for medical research and funds needed for bio research infrastructure in research facilities across the United States. Read more.
AURP COMMUNITY PULSE Virtual Forum, Mar. 23, Features UCLA's Hal Monbouquette
AURP's Member-only Community Pulse series presents Hal Monbouquette, PhD, Professor of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, UCLA (Mar. 13, 2:30pm-3:00pm ET). This live, online forum series offers AURP members a new platform to share their unique Community of Innovation along with peer-to-peer discussion. Learn more and register.
AURP Announces 2025 Board of Directors and Officers
AURP, the leading nonprofit representing research parks, innovation districts and regional technology clusters, today announced its 2025 Board of Directors and Officers. The AURP Board of Directors are elected by their peers among the AURP member network. Read more.
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