Listen to SSTI's Interview with Peggy Shults of the James and Esther King Biomedical Research Program
Listen to Peggy Shults's response to the following questions in these clips:
- Sustainable funding is an integral part of the program. Can you provide a historical context on how the program has been funded?
- How do you ensure the program philosophy, "Open to all, fund the best."
- What metrics do you find most important to measure?
Listen to the 9-minute condensed version of the interview or the full conversation (20 minutes).
About the James & Esther King Biomedical Research Program
Established by the Legislature in 1999 and managed by the Florida Department of Health, the James & Esther King Biomedical Research Program has invested $79 million to date in 188 awards to Florida researchers at 16 different institutions using merit-based competitions.
About the Excellence in TBED Awards
The SSTI Excellence in TBED Awards recognize
exceptional achievement in addressing elements that have been found in
successful tech-based economies. These include a research base that
generates new knowledge, mechanisms for transferring knowledge into the
marketplace, an entrepreneurial culture, sources of risk capital, and a
technically skilled workforce.
For more information about the SSTI Excellence in TBED Awards, visit http://www.sstiawards.org.