Howard D. Grimes
Vice President for Research and Dean of the Graduate School
Building on the significant progress made recently in the
areas of research and graduate education, we now seek to
expand collaborative efforts in these areas to increase
the external impact of Washington State University, with
a goal of eventually becoming one of the nation’s
leading research institutions.
As a major research university, it’s imperative that our graduate program strengthen our research opportunities. In particular, we look forward to expanding our efforts in global animal health, agriculture, and clean energy technologies.
As a land-grant institution, one of our strongest assets is our footprint across the state of Washington. WSU’s areas of expertise such as computer software, biotechnology, and agriculture help fuel the everyday economy. We recognize the vital role that WSU research plays in strengthening the economy of the state, the region, and the nation.
The units that report to the Office of Research help process research proposals, negotiate contracts with other entities, facilitate the conduct of research and scholarly activities by helping faculty conduct research in a safe fashion, and assist the transfer of research results to the public domain via patenting and licensing of technologies.
I look forward to continuing to serve the University and contributing to WSU’s present and future success.
Howard D. Grimes, Ph.D.
Vice President for Research and Dean of the Graduate
School
Office of Research
P.O. Box 641033
Pullman, WA 99164-1033
Phone: 509-335-6412
Fax: 509-335-1949
E-mail: grimes@wsu.edu
Dr. Grimes's personal website
WSU Graduate School
Howard D. Grimes, Vice Provost and Dean of the Graduate School since July 2002, was appointed by President Elson S. Floyd as the Vice President for Research and Dean of the Graduate School, effective February 1, 2008.
Grimes is a professor at the School of Molecular Biosciences and co-chair of the plant physiology program.
Professor Grimes has served in a number of positions and committees in the Graduate School including the Evaluation Committee for Summer Graduate Research Assistant Awards, Graduate Studies Committee, co-chair and chair of Graduate Studies Committee, and chair of the Associate Dean of the Graduate School Search Committee.
Grimes earned his master's degree in plant pathology from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst, and his doctorate in botany from North Carolina State University.
Grimes's research focuses on the biochemistry of membrane transport proteins and the structure, function, and regulation of lipoxygenases -- enzymes involved in lipid metabolism and in the generation of a wide array of signaling molecules. Both of these areas directly impact plant productivity and are important targets for genetic manipulation.