Edward D. McGruder, DVM, Ph.D.
Chief Scientific Officer
Head of Alternative Innovation R&D
Enlanco Animal Health

McGruder Bio

Edward McGruder, D.V.M., Ph.D. Biographical Sketch Dr. McGruder has served the animal health pharmaceutical industry for the past 24 years where he has transformed innovation from the white board to the Board Room. He currently serves as Head of Alternative Innovation R&D at Elanco Animal Health.

Enabling Innovation Initiative

Purpose
The ei2 (Enabling Innovation Initiative) program exists both to lower barriers and to actively support efforts to move basic science discoveries forward into technology commercialization opportunities.

Goals
In providing increased support for innovation and entrepreneurial activity by SOM faculty, we expect to see:

• Increased licensing and new ventures
• A greater appreciation of these efforts as part of faculty recruitment and retention
• Fostering interactions and collaborations with industry