Caroline C. Whitacre
Business & Management
Mettler Toledo Int Inc
United States of America
Biography
Dr. Caroline Whitacre is a professor of microbial infection and immunity, and has served as the vice president for research at The Ohio State University since 2008. Her expertise on immunological mechanisms and gender differences in multiple sclerosis has made her one of the world’s most acknowledged authorities on autoimmune disease. Dr. Whitacre is responsible for the overall strategic planning and infrastructure support for the university’s $967M annual basic and applied research program. Dr. Whitacre has published extensively, is a member of various professional groups, and has many professional honors. Dr. Whitacre received her BA and PhD degrees from Ohio State and completed her postdoctoral training at Northwestern Medical School in Chicago. She joined the College of Medicine faculty in 1981.
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