UW–Milwaukee: About

About the UWM Research Foundation

Board of Directors
The UWM Research Foundation Board of Directors consists of industry professionals committed to supporting research and innovation at UWM.

Team
Brian Thompson, President of the UWM Research Foundation, joined the UWM Foundation in 2006 to broaden the Foundation's role in support of research and innovation and to help launch the UWM Research Foundation. John Minnick, the UWM Research Foundation's Senior Licensing Manager, joined the UWM Foundation in December of 2007, bringing with him extensive experience in technology licensing and IP management, particularly in the biosciences.

Overview
The UWM Research Foundation was launched in 2006 to complement the UWM Foundation and support research and innovation at UWM. The UWM Research Foundation is an independent non-profit corporation that exists thanks to the support of business and community partners in Milwaukee and throughout Wisconsin.