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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

The Daily Iowan

The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

The Daily Iowan

UI announces new research foundation executive director

The University of Iowa named its executive director for the Research Foundation Thursday.

According to a UI news release, Zev Sunleaf will head the foundation beginning Aug. 1. He has been the interim executive director for the last year; he has worked with the foundation since 2001.

Sunleaf will oversee the UI’s technology transfer office and work with local, regional, and state business leaders to effectively manage start-up and new company formation. According to the release, Sunleaf will report to the vice president for Research and Economic Development. 

Sunleaf was previously a vice president of Caviforce Technologies Inc. and Solltech Inc. and was a graduate of the UI.

– by Jordyn Reiland

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