Daniel C. Lewis joins Salk Institute Board of Trustees

August 27, 2012

Daniel C. Lewis joins Salk Institute Board of Trustees

Board welcomes leader in global transportation, defense and aerospace industries

August 27, 2012

LA JOLLA, CA—The Board of Trustees of the Salk Institute for Biological Studies is pleased to announce that Daniel C. Lewis, a well-known leader in the global transportation, defense and aerospace industries, has been elected as the newest member.

Mr. Lewis served as the company’s President and as Senior Vice President at Booz & Company, the renowned global management consulting firm, with a career spanning over 30 years. He has an extensive track record of successfully managing complex, multidisciplinary transformation programs that encompass business strategy, operations, engineering, and organization for clients worldwide. Before joining Booz, Lewis was director of materials management and purchasing at Warner-Lambert Corporation.

“Dan’s dedication of time, energy, and business expertise will be a great asset to the Institute,” said Salk president William R. Brody. “He has made a tremendous impact through his leadership with many organizations over the years and we very fortunate to have him as part of the Salk Institute Board.”

A long time member of Salk’s International Council, Mr. Lewis and his wife, Martina, recently established the Daniel and Martina Lewis Chair which is currently held by Geoff Wahl, professor in the Institute’s Gene Expression Laboratory.

Mr. Lewis also serves on the President’s Council and the Dean’s Executive Council at Purdue University’s College of Technology, and sits on the Finance, Audit, and Budget Committee at Fairleigh Dickinson University. He is a member of the World Economic Forum, has served on the Aviation and Travel and Tourism Board of Governors, and is a prior board member of Aviation Distributors Incorporated.

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索尔克生物研究所是世界顶尖的基础研究机构之一，其国际知名的教职人员在一个独特、协作和富有创造性的环境中，深入探究生命科学的基本问题。索尔克科学家们致力于发现和指导未来几代研究人员，通过研究神经科学、遗传学、细胞和植物生物学以及相关学科，在癌症、衰老、阿尔茨海默氏症、糖尿病和传染病的认识方面做出了开创性的贡献。.

学院取得了许多成就，获得了包括诺贝尔奖和美国国家科学院院士在内的无数荣誉。该研究所由脊髓灰质炎疫苗先驱 Jonas Salk 博士于 1960 年创立，是一家独立的非营利组织和建筑地标。.