New Young Institute Advisory Council to bolster Purdue pharmaceutical manufacturing mission

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WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. —

The William D. and Sherry L. Young Advanced Manufacturing of Pharmaceuticals Institute at Purdue University announced Wednesday (March 6) the appointment of a new advisory council that will provide strategic guidance to support the institute’s efforts to innovate and advance pharmaceutical manufacturing. 

The council’s five members bring expertise, business acumen, regulatory perspectives and technical skills to the institute’s mission to improve pharmaceutical manufacturing through research and workforce training. The Young Institute was established in 2022 as part of a $250 million investment in the life sciences at Purdue — a priority within the Purdue Moves initiatives, the university’s strategic plan.

The new advisors are: Robert A. BaffiMitchell E. Daniels, Jr.Michael A. KlobucharMoheb M. Nasr; and William D. Young.

More information is available on the Purdue Office of Research website.

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Media contact: Amy Raley, araley@purdue.edu 

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Media contact: Amy Raley, araley@purdue.edu

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