Dr. Roderic Pettigrew has been appointed Vice Chancellor for Strategic Health Initiatives at Texas A&M University, effective June 1st. The Texas A&M University Board of Regents recognized his contributions to the institution by appointing him to this esteemed position.
Pettigrew will be transitioning from his current role as Executive Dean of the School of Engineering Medicine (EnMed) at Texas A&M University, where he launched the innovative EnMed program in Houston that offers a unique curriculum combining a medical degree and a master’s in engineering focused on medical technology. In his new role, he will focus on expanding the System’s health science research portfolio and attracting top scholars to join the institution.
Under Pettigrew’s leadership, efforts to recruit top faculty members have led to a significant increase in the number of faculty who are members of elite National Academies in engineering, science, and medicine. The Texas A&M System Chancellor’s Research Initiative (CRI) and Governor’s University Research Initiative (GURI) grant programs have played a key role in supporting these efforts. In his new role, Pettigrew is expected to continue this success by further enhancing these initiatives and attracting even more superstar faculty members to the institution.
Pettigrew holds a Ph.D. and an MD and is a member of several prestigious organizations such as the National Academy of Medicine, National Academy of Engineering, and National Academy of Inventors. He has made significant contributions to the field of medicine through his research and leadership at Texas A&M University. His appointment as Vice Chancellor is well-deserved recognition for his achievements and dedication to advancing healthcare research at Texas A&M University.
As Vice Chancellor, Pettigrew will represent Texas A&M on a national and international level within medical and academic organizations, promoting EnMed’s innovative integrated engineering medicine curriculum. He will continue serving as dean of EnMed until an interim is named but remains on the faculty while assuming his new responsibilities.
In conclusion, Dr. Roderic Pettigrew has been recognized by Texas A&M University for his contributions to the institution through his appointment as Vice Chancellor for Strategic Health Initiatives starting June 1st. His focus on expanding health science research portfolio and attracting top scholars is expected to lead to continued success for EnMed and other programs within the system.
Pettigrew’s dedication to advancing healthcare research through innovation has earned him membership in several prestigious organizations such as the National Academy of Medicine, National Academy of Engineering, and National Academy of Inventors