On September 10, 2012, as part of the ongoing Executive Vice Chancellor and Provost (EVCP) speaker series, Clay Johnston, MD, PhD, CTSI director and associate vice chancellor or research, gave a special presentation to an audience of UCSF faculty and staff:
CTSI: Reconsidering Academic Potential
The pillars of academia—its policies, practices, and structures—were established centuries ago and have changed very little and very slowly. University faculty members, particularly those in biomedicine, are often fiercely independent and creative, and academia has grown up to support these free agents. However, the pillars of academia may not be optimal for advancing knowledge and improving health as larger and more diverse teams with more sophisticated tools are required. Where are the opportunities to optimize academic potential?