M. Roy Wilson (born November 28, 1953)[1] is an American ophthalmologist and academic administrator who served as the 12th President of Wayne State University.[2]
M. Roy Wilson | |
|---|---|
| 12th President of Wayne State University | |
| In office August 1, 2013 – July 31, 2023 | |
| Preceded by | Allan Gilmour |
| Succeeded by | Kimberly Andrews Espy |
| Personal details | |
| Born | November 28, 1953 Yokohama, Japan |
| Alma mater | Allegheny College University of California Harvard Medical School |
| Website | President M. Roy Wilson |
Education edit
Wilson was born in Yokohama, Japan. He completed his undergraduate degree at Allegheny College in Meadville, Pennsylvania in 1976. Soon after graduating, he was accepted to Harvard Medical School, where he received his M.D. in 1980. It was there he trained as an ophthalmologist and researcher.[3] Wilson is an accomplished researcher, focused on glaucoma and blindness in West Africa, the Caribbean and urban communities in the United States.[4] Most of his scientific and service contributions have been in developing countries.[3] In 1985, M. Roy Wilson attended the University of California, Los Angeles to complete his master's degree in epidemiology. He graduated in 1990.[5]
Career edit
Wilson was unanimously elected President of Wayne State University by the Board of Governors on June 5, 2013. He assumed the presidency on August 1, 2013.[6]
Prior to joining Wayne State, President Wilson served as deputy director for strategic scientific planning and program coordination at the National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities of National Institutes of Health.[4]
Previous career edit
- (One time) Chancellor - University of Colorado Denver[4]
- Former Chair of Board of Directors - University of Colorado Hospital[5]
- Dean of School of Medicine - Creighton University[5]
- Vice President - Creighton University[5]
- President - Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center[5]
- (Part-time) Former President - Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science in L.A.[4]
- Chairman of Board of Directors - Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science in L.A.[4]
Achievements and awards edit
- The Institute of Medicine of the National Academy of Sciences – Member[6]
- The International Glaucoma Research Society – Member[6]
- The American Ophthalmological Society - Member[6]
- Committee of the NIH-funded Ocular Hypertension Treatment Study - The executive[6]
- The Data Monitoring and Oversight Committee of the NIH-funded Los Angeles Latino Eye Study - Chair[6]
- The Advisory councils of NIMHD - Member[6]
- The NIH Director's Working Group on Diversity in the Biomedical Research Workforce – Member[6]
- Best Doctors in America Award – 14 consecutive years[5]
- American Academy of Ophthalmology - Senior Achievement Award[5]
- The Minority Health Institute - Distinguished Physician Award[5]
- The Association of American Medical Colleges - Herbert W. Nickens Award[5]
- National Institutes of Health - NIH Director's Award[5]
References edit
- ^ "M. Roy Wilson CV" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 4 March 2016.
- ^ WSU Office of the President
- ^ a b "M. Roy Wilson, MD, MS" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2 February 2014.
- ^ a b c d e BLAC Detroit - Wayne State University’s New President
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j "Wayne State University Board of Governors – Election Announcement". Archived from the original on 16 September 2016.
- ^ a b c d e f g h "Wayne State University Board of Governors - Presidential Search". Archived from the original on 16 September 2016.
Further reading edit
- "Award-winning physician appointed deputy director at NIMHD". The National Institute of Health. 2012-01-30. Archived from the original on 2014-01-04. Retrieved 2014-01-22.