Wilson Named Associate Vice Provost for Research

George S. Wilson has been named associate vice provost for research at the University of Kansas to fill the position vacated by James A. Roberts, who was recently named president of the KU Center for Research and vice provost for research. Roberts was assigned to the post when Robert Barnhill, former vice provost for research and president of the KU Center for Research, accepted a year-long assignment as the National Science Foundation/Council of Graduate Schools' dean-in-residence in Washington, D.C.

Wilson, who joined KU's chemistry faculty in 1987, is the Higuchi Distinguished Professor of Chemistry and Pharmaceutical Chemistry. His research in analytical and pharmaceutical chemistry led to the development of an implantable sensor for glucose used for continuous hypoglycemia risk management in diabetic patients.

"I am delighted that George Wilson has agreed to join us in the Office of the Vice Provost for Research," said Roberts. "His wealth of experience will allow him to ‘hit the ground running.' George is dedicated to continuing the upward progress in research made in recent years by KU's extraordinary faculty, and he brings many new ideas for promoting research success."

As a trustee of the KU Center for Research (KUCR) and a member of KUCR's executive committee, Wilson has extensive experience working with KU research administration. He serves on the Life Sciences Research Council and on the steering committee of the Kansas City Proteomics Consortium. Wilson has been the lead investigator on U.S. Department of Defense EPSCoR (Experimental Program to Stimulate Competitive Research) projects and, through that work, has an extensive network of statewide contacts.

Among Wilson's duties will be oversight of Lawrence campus research centers and institutes, research space and investments in research.

"George's interest in the full range of university scholarship will be a considerable asset to the university," said David Shulenburger, provost and executive vice chancellor. "I'm very pleased that a distinguished professor has chosen to devote his time to this important work." •

- Information supplied by KU University Relations