Kelly Sexton, an assistant vice chancellor at North Carolina State University, has been named associate vice president for research — technology transfer and innovation partnerships at the U-M.
Over 350 inventors, entrepreneurs and community leaders gathered at the Michigan League Ballroom in October to recognize the accomplishments of U-M researchers at the University's 17th Annual Celebrate Invention reception.
University of Michigan researchers reported 444 new inventions in fiscal year 2017 — up from last year's 428 — and the fifth straight year of more than 400 inventions from U-M faculty.
Dave Repp, Assistant Director, Venture Center, focuses on the creation of life science start-up companies and business opportunities based on technologies discovered and developed at U-M.
