Office of Commercialization, Industry, and Innovation
Turning Ideas into Impactful Solutions through Research Collaboration
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Meet the OCII Team
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Marc Richard, PhD
Senior Business Development Officer
Marc Richard is OCII鈥檚 Senior Business Development Officer. With a PhD in Pharmacology from Dalhousie University, Marc鈥檚 background is in biotech, where he worked in drug development for Alzheimer's Disease and neuropathic pain. He took on managerial and business development roles in the biotech industry before joining OCII.
Marc works primarily with:
- Faculty of Sustainable Design Engineering
- Faculty of Education
- Faculty of Arts
Marc enjoys a good practical joke, and outside of the office likes to go mountain biking and hiking.
mrichard@upei.ca | 902-894-2877
Rebecca Mok, PhD
Business Development Officer
Rebecca Mok is one of OCII鈥檚 Business Development Officers. She has a PhD in Molecular Genetics from SickKids Hospital and University of Toronto and has worked as a senior scientist at a start up in the biosciences sector on PEI.
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rsmok@upei.ca | 902-620-5032
Wael Roshdi, MBA
Business Development Officer
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Wael will primarily collaborate with:
- Atlantic Veterinary College (AVC)
- Faculty of Indigenous Knowledge, Education, Research, and Applied Studies (IKERAS)
- McDougall Faculty of Business
Outside the office, he enjoys horse riding and exploring new culinary experiences.
wroshdi@upei.ca | 902-620-5409
Maria Steele, MBA
Manager of Research Administration, Partnerships, and Innovation
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Outside of her professional work, Maria spends a lot of time at the rink with her kids and enjoys quality time with her family and their dog.
mlsteele@upei.ca | 902-566-6479
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