Academic Advisory

The Academic Advisory Group (AAC) addresses issues and provides advice and recommendations to the OC on NTI operations with respect to its research partners.

To streamline interactions with institutions, the AAC member list includes a contact representative at each individual institution. These representatives serve as efficient conduits into the relevant departments of their institutions, particularly if institutional decisions regarding intellectual property or participation in NTI programs are required.

Academic Advisory Board Members

J. Todd Abrams, Ph.D.
Director, Philanthropy & Business Development
Lankenau Institute for Medical Research

Fred A. Akl, Ph.D.
Dean, School of Engineering
Widener University

Kenneth J. Blank, Ph.D.
Vice Provost for Research
Drexel University

Robert Carpick, Ph.D.
Professor, University of Pennsylvania

Milton T. Cole, Ph.D.
Assistant Vice President of Academic Affairs
Office of Research & Sponsored Projects
Villanova University

Steven J. Fluharty, Ph.D.
Vice Provost for Research
University of Pennsylvania

Andre A. Konski, M.D., M.B.A., M.A.
Clinical Research Director
Radiation Oncology Clinical Director
Prostate Cancer Risk Assessment Program
Fox Chase Cancer Center

Fredda S. London, Ph.D.
Assistant Vice Provost
Temple University

Jeremiah Mbindyo
Professor, Millesville University

Steven McKenzie, M.D., Ph.D.
Vice President for Research
Thomas Jefferson University

John Mosteller, Ph.D.
Director, Foundation & Corporate Relations
Haverford College

Kambiz Pourrezaei, Ph.D.
Professor, Drexel University

Rodney J. Wigent, Ph.D.
Dean, College of Graduate Studies
Director of Research
University of the Sciences in Philadelphia