Monell Center to collaborate with local universities on sensory research
The Monell Center and Jefferson (Philadelphia University and Thomas Jefferson University) have signed an agreement of cooperation, outlining how the two institutions will collaborate over the next year to develop joint scientific programs and clinical opportunities to advance their shared mission of improving human health.
The Monell Center and Jefferson (Philadelphia University and Thomas Jefferson University) have signed an agreement of cooperation, outlining how the two institutions will collaborate over the next year to develop joint scientific programs and clinical opportunities to advance their shared mission of improving human health.
This comes 10 months after the announcement of the signing of a letter of intent to discuss a potential merger. The agreement of cooperation, which became effective on August 1 and extends for one year, results from the extensive dialog between Monell and Jefferson, which identified many mutually-advantageous benefits of working as independent entities.
Terms of the cooperation agreement focus on promoting joint research activities between the two institutions, establishing educational exchange programs to explore basic and clinical synergies, and developing fund-raising opportunities for research programs of mutual interest.
“This creative partnership agreement is a powerful next step in our relationship with Monell,” said Stephen K. Klasko, president of Thomas Jefferson University and CEO of Jefferson Health. “This allows our scientists to share ideas, compete for funding together, and focus on the real work—re-imagining discovery.”