University of Kentucky Research Foundation
Research leading to new knowledge and the transfer of this new knowledge through teaching and service are two of the major responsibilities of the University of Kentucky. The University of Kentucky Research Foundation (UKRF), a not-for-profit Kentucky corporation, was established in 1945 to receive, invest, and expend funds to promote and implement scientific, education, and developmental activities at UK. UKRF serves as the university's agent in the receipt of all external grants and contracts, intellectual property income and other designated income; oversees the protection, development, and commercialization of intellectual properties; and manages special cooperative agreements.
2023-2024 UKRF Board of Directors
- Eli Capilouto, UK President, ex-officio *
- Lisa Cassis, Executive Director and Vice President for Research, ex-officio *
- Ron Geoghegan, UK Board of Trustees member, Term Expires: September 30, 2026
- Lance Lucas, UK Board of Trustees member, Term Expires: September 30, 2024*
- Guigen Zhang, UK faculty member, Term Expires: June 30, 2024
- Sidney Whiteheart, UK faculty member , Term Expires: June 30, 2025
- Eugene Krentsel, public member, Term Expires: June 30, 2026
- Mary Vore Iwamoto, public member, Term Expires: June 30, 2024*
- Eric Monday, Executive Vice President for Finance & Administration, ex-officio
- Robert S. DiPaola, Provost, ex-officio *
*Executive Committee
Officers
- President, Eli Capilouto
- Vice President, Lisa Cassis
- Executive Director, Lisa Cassis
- Secretary, Toni Smith
- Treasurer, Penny Cox