Santa J. Ono
15th President & Vice-Chancellor at The University of British Columbia
Vancouver, Canada Area
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Biomedical researcher and entrepreneur, university executive and member of both corporate and non-profit Boards. Frequent keynote, motivational or graduation speaker on Innovation, Social Justice, Mental Health or Education. Advisor to educational institutions, corporations and governments.
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The University of British Columbia
15th President & Vice-Chancellor
Company NameThe University of British Columbia
Dates EmployedJul 2016 – Present
Employment Duration2 yrs 8 mos
LocationVancouver, British Columbia, Canada
The University of British Columbia is a global centre for research and teaching, consistently ranked among the 20 best public universities in the world, with a scientific output in the top 10 in North America. UBC's budget is $2.6B per annum with an annual research budget valued at ~$724MM USD. The economic impact of UBC exceeds $13.5B per annum. Faculty and researchers have been associated with 8 Nobel Prizes, 11 current memberships in the American Academy of Arts & Sciences and 220 fellowships to the Royal Society of London, National Academies of the USA and Royal Society of Canada. The UBC Library has 9.9 million volumes and is one of the largest academic libraries in the world. UBC is home t... See more
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University of Cincinnati
Company NameUniversity of Cincinnati
Total Duration7 yrs 3 mos
TitleProfessor of Pediatrics
Dates EmployedAug 2010 – Oct 2017
Employment Duration7 yrs 3 mos
Research and teaching in immunology and inflammation. The Department of Pediatrics at University of Cincinnati and Cincinnati Childrens Hospital is one of the top 2-3 departments in the US.
Title28th President
Dates EmployedAug 2012 – Jul 2016
Employment Duration4 yrs
LocationCincinnati Area, KY
Chief Executive Officer of this comprehensive Research I university.
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Cincinnati Children's Hospital
Professor
Company NameCincinnati Children's Hospital
Dates EmployedAug 2010 – Oct 2017
Employment Duration7 yrs 3 mos
Principal investigator, biomedical research in inflammation
Government of Japan and US State Department
Honorary Consul of Japan for Ohio
Company NameGovernment of Japan and US State Department
Dates EmployedJul 2013 – Jul 2016
Employment Duration3 yrs 1 mo
Emory University
Senior Vice Provost for Undergraduate Education & Academic Affairs, Professor - School of Medicine
Company NameEmory University
Dates EmployedMar 2006 – Aug 2010
Employment Duration4 yrs 6 mos
Provided oversight of undergraduate academic affairs, student enrollment and recruitment, university accreditation and specific strategic plan initiatives at this AAU, US News top 20 university.
University College London
GlaxoSmithKline Professor & Associate Dean, Member UCL Council, Governance & Finance Committees
Company NameUniversity College London
Dates EmployedApr 2001 – Mar 2006
Employment Duration5 yrs
Principal investigator of research group and department, member of the university's Board of Trustees and of its governance and finance committees. UCL is ranked #17 in the world by Times Higher Education.
Harvard University
Associate Professor, Harvard Medical School, Assoc. Scientist - Schepens Eye Research Institute
Company NameHarvard University
Dates EmployedMay 1996 – Apr 2001
Employment Duration5 yrs
Principal investigator of research group and professor in the Committee on Immunology. Harvard is ranked in the top 2-3 universities in the world by multiple rankings.
Johns Hopkins University
Assistant Professor of Medicine
Company NameJohns Hopkins University
Dates EmployedMay 1992 – May 1996
Employment Duration4 yrs 1 mo
Principal investigator of research group and professor in the School of Medicine and Krieger School of Arts and Science. Johns Hopkins is America's oldest and most research intensive graduate university.
Harvard University
Postdoctoral Fellow and then Research Associate in Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Company NameHarvard University
Dates Employed1988 – 1992
Employment Duration4 yrs
Research fellow in Professor Jack L. Strominger's laboratory.
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Education
McGill University
McGill University
Degree NamePhD, Deans Honour List Field Of StudyExperimental Medicine
Dates attended or expected graduation 1984 – 1991
Activities and Societies: Graduate Students Society, CAMMAC, Canadian Federation of Biological Science
McGill is perennially ranked as one of Canada's top 3 universities.
University of Chicago
University of Chicago
Degree NameBA Field Of StudyBiological Sciences
Dates attended or expected graduation 1980 – 1984
Activities and Societies: President, Mead House Council - Residence Hall Association; Intramural Soccer; Undergraduate Research - Kovler Viral Oncology Labs
University of Chicago is a top 5 US News university and major research center.
Towson High School
Towson High School
Degree NameHigh School Diploma
Dates attended or expected graduation 1977 – 1980
Activities and Societies: Colophon Literary Magazine; Historian - Student Government Association; Orchestra; Honor Society; Maryland All State Orchestra; Audio Visual Club
Ridgeley Junior High
Ridgeley Junior High
Dates attended or expected graduation 1973 – 1977
Activities and Societies: Vice President - Student Government Association; Principal Cellist - Towson High Orchestra; Maryland All State Orchestra; Towson University Orchestra
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Volunteer Experience
Clean Water Act
Volunteer Work
Company NameClean Water Act
Dates volunteeredMay 1979 – Aug 1979 Volunteer duration4 mos
Cause Environment
As a high school junior I volunteered to advocate for the passage of the Clean Water Act. The group was organized by Ralph Nader.
Johns Hopkins Hospital
Student Volunteer
Company NameJohns Hopkins Hospital
Dates volunteeredMay 1978 – Aug 1978 Volunteer duration4 mos
Cause Health
As a high school sophomore I volunteered at the Johns Hopkins Hospital as an orderly and helper within the General Operating Rooms.
Province of British Columbia
Chief Innovation Officer
Company NameProvince of British Columbia
Dates volunteeredJan 2017 – Present Volunteer duration2 yrs 2 mos
Cause Science and Technology
Appointed by Premier Christy Clark to serve as the Chief Innovation Officer for British Columbia, reporting directly to her. Charged with creating an Innovation Network and providing recommendations to enhance the Innovation Ecosystem of British Columbia.