Sholl named executive vice president for research at Rice
Rice has named David Sholl, an internationally recognized expert in research strategy, clean energy and scientific leadership, as its new executive vice president for research.
RBL LLC secures investment from Carnrite Ventures
RBL LLC has secured a strategic investment from Carnrite Ventures that will support the development of its growing pipeline of therapeutic companies.
Rice’s top innovation exec headed for University of Virginia
After more than a decade of outstanding leadership at Rice, Paul Cherukuri, the university’s top innovation executive, will be leaving his post to accept a position at the University of Virginia.
Nash and Swingle join leadership team at Rice Biotech Launch Pad
The Rice Biotech Launch Pad has appointed Amanda Nash and Kelsey L. Swingle to its leadership team.
Meant to inspire: New speaker series at the Ion District to build community through stories of space
Rice helped launch a new speaker series at the Ion spotlighting the human side of space exploration.
Mark Hensley joins RBL LLC as a senior adviser
RBL LLC, a pioneering biotech venture creation studio designed to rapidly build companies based on lifesaving medical technologies, today announced the addition of Mark Hensley as a senior adviser.
RBL LLC welcomes James Watson to board of directors
RBL LLC announced the appointment of James Watson to its board of directors.
Houston makes history at Europe’s premier tech event, VivaTech
Throughout the day, the Houston booth saw a constant stream of visitors with Rice-affiliated entrepreneurs introducing their ventures to global investors, corporate partners and foreign dignitaries.
Rice Global Paris Center welcomes Houston delegation for trade mission
The mission, centered on Viva Technology 2025, will include a welcome reception at Rice's European hub for research, collaboration and innovation.
Rice celebrated a major step in its translational research efforts May 5 with the official launch of RBL LLC. Held at the Texas Medical Center’s Helix Park, the event featured a keynote by Robert Ruffolo Jr., followed by a fireside chat with Ruffolo and biomedical engineer Robert Langer, moderated by STAT senior writer Matthew Herper.
Biotech pioneer Robert Langer delivers President’s Lecture at Rice
Rice welcomed renowned biomedical engineer and entrepreneur Robert Langer to campus for the President’s Lecture Series.
Biotech trailblazers Robert Langer, Robert Ruffolo to headline RBL LLC launch event May 5
The Rice Biotech Launch Pad and RBL LLC will celebrate the official launch and lab opening of RBL LLC May 5 with a program featuring biotech pioneers Robert Langer and Robert Ruffolo.
Lilie announces 2025 Rice Innovation Fellows cohort
The Liu Idea Lab for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (Lilie) has introduced the 2025 Rice Innovation Fellows cohort, a dynamic group set to lead the future of scientist- and engineer-driven spinout ventures from Rice labs.
Rice and MoreThan Capital are pleased to announce a strategic collaboration aimed at fostering innovation and entrepreneurship.
Rice has announced the launch of the Rice AI Venture Accelerator, designed to drive early stage artificial intelligence innovation and commercialization.