Four staff members in USF Research & Innovation have moved into new roles within the organization during the past year:
Eric Kern
Eric Kern has been promoted to Senior Director for Research Strategic Initiatives, recognizing his nearly 10 years of outstanding leadership within USF Research & Innovation. Formerly serving as the director of Sponsored Research, Kern spearheaded the division's response to the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, facilitating a seamless transition to a new service model that ensured operational continuity. This transition not only sustained operations but also fortified Sponsor