Howard D. Grimes
Vice President for Research
Dean of the Graduate School
Building on significant progress
The top research universities in the nation, those having the most profound impact on the greater world and that lead the international research agenda, invest in the strength and talents of innovative and creative faculty, programs, and facilities capable of making the most significant difference.
As a major research university, it’s imperative that our graduate program strengthens our research opportunities. In particular, we look forward to expanding our efforts in global animal and human health, agriculture and plant sciences, and clean technologies. As a land-grant institution, we recognize the vital role that WSU research plays in strengthening the economy of the state, the region, and the nation.
Office of Research
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 through helping faculty perform research in a safe fashion, and assist the transfer of research results to the public domain via patenting and licensing of technologies.
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 is a professor at the School of Molecular Biosciences and co-chair of the plant physiology program. He has served in a number of positions and committees at the Graduate School.
Innovator's Lecture: A Garden of Hope
Research
Overcoming some of the most painful, common, and deadly human diseases is at the core of Howard Grimes’ innovative research on plants. His efforts in plant biochemistry and human health offer new hope for predicting, treating, and preventing such debilitating illnesses as arthritis, obesity, and malnutrition and more pernicious killers, including cancer, asthma, heart disease, diabetes, and starvation.