Wayne State University promotes two for innovation roles

8 October 2025

Thierry Heles

Wayne State University has announced two appointments in its Division of Research and Innovation, with Matthew Allen taking on the role of assistant vice president for research and innovation.

Jessica Back has been named director of research cores in the Division of Research and Innovation.

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Thierry Heles is the founder and editor of The Next Leap. He has been writing about innovation ecosystems for over 12 years. His research has featured in the UK Spinout Review and University-Investor Review, the Financial Times, and the Wall Street Journal, among others.