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2025 Harrington Prize for Innovation in Medicine
May 27, 2017
From CEOs and politicians to philanthropists and entrepreneurs, Crain’s Who’s Who list is just a snapshot of those making an impact on Northeast Ohio. There were no specific criteria used, but our editorial team huddled and determined which leaders we thought every person doing business in the region should know. Special consideration was given to those who go well beyond their official roles to make the region a better place to live and do business.
Baiju Shah, Harrington Project for Discovery & Development
Highlighted involvement: Invacare, Citizens Bank
In the news: The Harrington Project is a major drug development and commercialization effort out of University Hospitals. Stamler is president of Harrington Discovery Institute, the venture's nonprofit arm, while Shah is CEO of BioMotiv, the for-profit accelerator associated with the project. The institute, meanwhile, provides millions of dollars annually in financial and commercialization support to 35 Harrington Scholars across North America and the United Kingdom.
Dr. Jonathan Stamler, Harrington Project for Discovery & Development
Highlighted involvement: (Jonathan) Institute for Transformative Molecular Medicine
In the news: The Harrington Project is a major drug development and commercialization effort out of University Hospitals. Stamler is president of Harrington Discovery Institute, the venture's nonprofit arm, while Shah is CEO of BioMotiv, the for-profit accelerator associated with the project. The institute, meanwhile, provides millions of dollars annually in financial and commercialization support to 35 Harrington Scholars across North America and the United Kingdom.
Thomas F. Zenty CEO, University Hospitals
Highlighted involvement: Governor's Executive Workforce Board, Greater Cleveland Partnership, United Way of Greater Cleveland
In the news: Fresh off a series of acquisitions, Zenty said recently UH in 2016 had its strongest year in the system's 150-year history. Building upon that news, UH recently announced it had reached its $1.5 billion fundraising goal for its Discover the Difference campaign, which has supported much of its high-profile expansions in recent years.
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