Former Gates Foundation leader takes helm of Washington Research Foundation
The Washington Research Foundation (WRF) has appointed Orin Levine as its next president and CEO, effective Oct. 6.
A longtime public health leader and philanthropist, Levine spent a decade at the Gates Foundation overseeing global immunization and primary healthcare programs. “I love innovation and WRF has a remarkable legacy of helping researchers turn bold ideas into innovations that improve lives,” said Levine. “I’m excited by the organization’s ambition and for the opportunity to work with the team and our partners to help Washington’s life sciences ecosystem reach even greater heights.”
Levine’s leadership will help WRF accelerate Washington’s homegrown innovation and strengthen the state’s life sciences ecosystem.
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