Research Innovation

Empowering innovative and collaborative discovery

Vice President for Research

The Office of the Vice President for Research has a new leader at the helm, Josh Gladden, who joined Temple in August 2023 and brings a wealth of experience to his new role. With the university’s growing research portfolio, it is crucial to have a leader committed to engaging with the institution’s schools, colleges and centers to better understand their goals, assets and challenges. The Research Office has an unwavering resolve to continuously improve its policies, services and initiatives.

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Rendering of the new Innovation Nest Space

INNOVATION NEST (iNEST)

Located in Temple’s Health Sciences campus, the Innovation Nest (iNest) is a large space designed to connect and guide researchers, innovators, entrepreneurs, and startups. It offers many resources, including labs, high throughput computing, co-working and flex spaces, a pitch presentation zone, meeting and event rooms, and a cafe. Led by Executive Director J. Todd Abrams, the iNest will hold its Grand Opening March 2024.

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Research Space and Equipment Assessment

Temple University is home to several world-class research facilities, including a Biosafety Lab, Ambler Field Station, and the Brain Research & Imaging Center. To increase access and support collaborative research efforts, the Research Office will investigate opportunities for shared research facilities and work with the relevant stakeholders to develop a framework for managing access, liability, and costs. We will develop guidelines to optimize sharing and maximize participation.

Temple University Research Council

In Fall 2023, the Temple University Research Council (TURC) was formed to assist campus leadership in advancing the research enterprise of the university. Members work with the provost and vice president for research to identify opportunities to grow and bring recognition to research activities and programs. Through the TURC, the Temple research community has a voice in policy changes and compliance processes, allocation of resources, major campus-wide and interdisciplinary research programs and issues, and strategic planning.

Research Council Members (2022–2023)

Riyaz Bashir, Professor of Medicine
Sarah Bass, Professor of Social and Behavioral Sciences
Sudipta Basu, Professor and Robert Livingston Johnson Senior Research Fellow
Julie Booth, Professor and Deputy Dean of Academic Affairs and Graduate Faculty
Tricia Burdo, Professor and Vice Chair, Department of Microbiology, Immunology, and Inflammation (Faculty Senate Representative)
Josh Gladden, Vice President for Research (Chair)
John Karanicolas, Professor and Director, Moulder Center for Drug Discovery Research
Sudhir Kumar, Laura H. Carnell Professor and Director, Institute for Genomics and Evolutionary Medicine
Grace Ma, Professor and Associate Dean, Health Disparities
Peter Marshall, Professor and Chair, Department of Psychology
Iyad Obeid, Associate Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering
Jackie Rodriguez, Assistant University Counsel
Tomasz Skorski, Professor and Director, Fels Cancer Institute for Personalized Medicine
Richard Souvenir, Professor and Vice Provost for Strategic Initiatives
Laura Toran, Professor of Earth and Environmental Science
Barbara Wasik, Professor and PNC Chair in Early Childhood Education
Kimberly Williams, Professor and Chair of Anthropology
Kate Wingert-Playdon, Professor and Senior Associate Dean and Director of Architecture and Environmental Design
Geoff Wright, Professor of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences

Measuring Our Impact

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Research Innovation