Napolitano, Schilling, Zuckerman Named to TGen Governing
Board
March 18, 2003
The Translational Genomics Research Institute (TGen) announced
this week that Governor Janet Napolitano, Arizona Diamondback
pitcher Curt Schilling and Tucson business leader and health
advocate Mel Zuckerman have joined its governing board.
These new members make a strong board even stronger, said Dr.
Jeffrey Trent, TGen President and Scientific Director.
The Governor brings her dedication to making Arizona a world
leader in biotechnology, Curt Schilling brings his commitment to
advancing medical research and Mel Zuckerman brings decades of
advocacy for health and disease prevention. TGen is fortunate to
add their invaluable skills to its board, Trent said.
Governor Napolitano became a member of the Governing Board upon
taking office in January. The Governor has identified the
strengthening of Arizonas biotechnology industry as a key goal for
her administration.
One of her first actions as Governor was the creation of the
Governors Council on Innovation and Technology to help develop
technology-based companies throughout Arizona.
Arizona Diamondback pitcher Curt Schilling appeared on the cover
of Sports Illustrated with teammate Randy Johnson as the Sportsmen
of the Year, celebrating the teams victory as 2001 World Series
champions.
Off the field, Schilling is a tireless volunteer and fundraiser
for health causes, focusing on ALS (Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis,)
commonly referred to as Lou Gehrigs disease, and melanoma.
In December 2002, Worth Magazine named Schilling Philanthropist of
the Year and USA TODAY magazine named him Baseballs Most Caring
Athlete in 1996.
Mel Zuckerman is the founder, developer and Chairman of the Board
of Canyon Ranch, consistently named Best Spa by the readers of
Travel + Leisure and Conde Nast Traveler magazine. Mr. Zuckerman
has supported research and demonstration projects dedicated to
expanding health consciousness for years.
He founded the Wellness Council of Tucson in 1984. In 1997, Canyon
Ranch funded the Harvard Cancer Risk Index program to help people
understand their risk of cancer and, also in 1997, the Ranch made a
significant donation to the University of Arizona College of Public
Health. In 2002, the college was re-named the Mel and Enid
Zuckerman Arizona College of Public Health.
TGen board chairman, Jos A. Crdenas, welcomed the new members and
stated he looks forward to working closely with them to forge new
relationships within Arizona and nationally on behalf of
TGen.
TGEN is a research institute whose mission is to make and
translate genomic discoveries into advances in human health.
