The Office of Research Welcomes May Khanna, Ph.D., As the Inaugural Assistant Dean for Entrepreneurship and Innovation

The journey from academia to industry for postdoctoral scientists is one of trial and error. Many recent Ph.D. recipients must make a hard choice between working for a company or for a university. May Khanna, Ph.D., the inaugural Assistant Dean for Entrepreneurship and Innovation of the UF College of Medicine, aims to lead a culture change that will upend that precedent and forge an exciting new career possibility for investigators that combines advantages of both paths.

Alongside her deanship duties under the Office of Research, Khanna is an Associate Professor in the Department of Pharmacology & Therapeutics. She received tenure from the University of Arizona and spent a few years at New York University before making her way to Gainesville. She brings expertise in small molecular therapeutics for neurodegenerative diseases, paired with substantial experience in research startup ecosystems.

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