George B. Stefano, distinguished teaching professor of biological sciences and director of the SUNY Neuroscience Research Institute located at SUNY College at Old Westbury, has been named a senior consultant by a Chinese association on human health issues organized by the Chinese Ministry of Health. In this role, he will work to strengthen the Chinese association’s ability to navigate intellectual property issues and effect technological transfers with businesses based in the United States.
“China has always been a nation veiled in mystery, especially for those intrigued by its business potential,” said Stefano. “As the world’s largest populace, its impact on our global economy is massive. My goal is to use my understanding of science, technology and business to foster entrepreneurial opportunities for both Chinese and U.S.-based businesses.”
Known in the United States as The Chinese Association for the Control of Rodents and Sanitary Insects, this national business association was approved by Ministry of Health and Ministry of Civil Affairs of the People’s Republic of China and is focused on international communication and collaboration, especially in relation to scientific technology transfers between China and the United States and European Union. Along with his academic and research responsibilities at Old Westbury, Stefano serves as vice chair of the Research Foundation of SUNY, as well as a member of its Executive Committee. He is currently principal investigator on research grants totaling more than $4 million, is the editor of Medical Science Monitor, as well as several other international journals, and has published more than 375 peer reviewed reports. His work is funded from The National Institute on Mental Health, the National Institute on Drug Abuse, and the NIH-Fogarty International Center.
(submitted by Michael Kinane, Assistant to the President for Advancement)
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