Anjon (Jon) Audhya

Vice Dean for Research
Sector:
Health Research Institute and Education
Location:
Madison, WI

University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health: Recognized as an international leader in education, research and service, the School of Medicine and Public Health continues to evolve to meet changing health care needs From creating academic programs targeting health professional shortage areas to becoming the nation’s first school to integrate medicine and public health, the University of Wisconsin consistently strives to be on the forefront of healthcare innovation through service, science, scholarship, and social responsibility. See why we’re consistently recognized as an international leader in education, research, and service.‍

Bio Highlights:  Anjon (Jon) Audhya, PhD, is the vice dean for research. He guides the goals and vision of the school’s research enterprise, leads engagement with major research stakeholder groups and plans for the long-term success and global impact of the school’s research activities.

Audhya’s portfolio is dedicated to identifying emerging scientific fields and opportunities that have high potential to advance human health, as well as spearheading efforts to expand research funding, strengthen partnerships and collaborations, and grow the infrastructure that makes research possible.

As the leader of the school’s Office of Basic Research, Biotechnology and Graduate Studies, he oversees the school’s efforts to train and develop the next generation of scientists and foster commercialization of research. In addition, he ensures that research activities are compliant, safe and conducted with integrity, and provides oversight for clinical trials infrastructure.

Audhya works with senior leaders across the school to align research priorities with the school’s mission and strategic plan and serves as the school’s designee and spokesperson on matters related to basic, clinical and public health research.

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