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Institute for Diagnostic Imaging Research Appoints New Head
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WINDSOR –The University of Windsor-based research institute that recently won a $5 million grant from the Ontario Government’s Ministry of Research and Innovation has taken another step toward diversifying the area’s high-tech market. The Institute for Diagnostic Imaging Research has appointed veteran marketing executive Michael Burton to the key development role of General Manager.
“Mr. Burton is a dynamic leader with a substantial knowledge of our initiatives,” said University of Windsor physics Professor Dr. Roman Maev, founder of the Institute. “He is uniquely positioned to quickly move the Institute forward.”
Burton, who was most recently Vice President, Director of Corporate Services & Communications at the WindsorEssex Development Commission (WEDC), will assume the new post at the end of January, 2009. During his two years at WEDC Burton spearheaded an overhaul of the organization’s organization and marketing infrastructure and led several major communications initiatives, including the launch of the award-winning WEDC website, advertising campaigns to promote investment in the region, and the "Believe W.E. Can" campaign, a local new investment. He was also instrumental in organizing and implementing trade missions to Germany and the UK. Before joining the WEDC, Burton spent 20 years in senior executive roles with 3M and West Coast Energy.
Remo Mancini, WEDC Board Chairman, stated “we will miss Mike’s efforts at the Development Commission, but all of us are very happy for him personally and we look forward to working and collaborating with him in his new role. I know there will be many opportunities for Mike and the Development Commission to move forward a number of economic development initiatives for the Region. We at the WEDC sincerely wish him the best of luck.
He and several members of the WEDC team had been working with the Research Institute and the University of Windsor to locate a new home for the facility in the area. The announcement of Mr. Burton’s appointment was jointly made by the Institute and WEDC. Both organizations see the move as an important development step for the region’s diversification and job-creating initiatives in the research and development field. An announcement on Mr. Burton’s replacement is expected in the near future.
The Institute will focus on various R & D initiatives utilizing high-resolution imaging innovations. The research will explore new applications of the technology Dr. Maev developed so it can be used for a wide range of industrial, medical and security purposes. Each with potential commercialization and spin-off opportunities. Professor Maev is world renowned in his field of research.
Institute for Diagnostic Imaging Research Appoints New Head
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
WINDSOR –The University of Windsor-based research institute that recently won a $5 million grant from the Ontario Government’s Ministry of Research and Innovation has taken another step toward diversifying the area’s high-tech market. The Institute for Diagnostic Imaging Research has appointed veteran marketing executive Michael Burton to the key development role of General Manager.
“Mr. Burton is a dynamic leader with a substantial knowledge of our initiatives,” said University of Windsor physics Professor Dr. Roman Maev, founder of the Institute. “He is uniquely positioned to quickly move the Institute forward.”
Burton, who was most recently Vice President, Director of Corporate Services & Communications at the WindsorEssex Development Commission (WEDC), will assume the new post at the end of January, 2009. During his two years at WEDC Burton spearheaded an overhaul of the organization’s organization and marketing infrastructure and led several major communications initiatives, including the launch of the award-winning WEDC website, advertising campaigns to promote investment in the region, and the "Believe W.E. Can" campaign, a local new investment. He was also instrumental in organizing and implementing trade missions to Germany and the UK. Before joining the WEDC, Burton spent 20 years in senior executive roles with 3M and West Coast Energy.
Remo Mancini, WEDC Board Chairman, stated “we will miss Mike’s efforts at the Development Commission, but all of us are very happy for him personally and we look forward to working and collaborating with him in his new role. I know there will be many opportunities for Mike and the Development Commission to move forward a number of economic development initiatives for the Region. We at the WEDC sincerely wish him the best of luck.
He and several members of the WEDC team had been working with the Research Institute and the University of Windsor to locate a new home for the facility in the area. The announcement of Mr. Burton’s appointment was jointly made by the Institute and WEDC. Both organizations see the move as an important development step for the region’s diversification and job-creating initiatives in the research and development field. An announcement on Mr. Burton’s replacement is expected in the near future.
The Institute will focus on various R & D initiatives utilizing high-resolution imaging innovations. The research will explore new applications of the technology Dr. Maev developed so it can be used for a wide range of industrial, medical and security purposes. Each with potential commercialization and spin-off opportunities. Professor Maev is world renowned in his field of research.
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