Rowan named conflict of interest manager

Barry Rowan recently joined the University as conflict of interest manager in the Research and Economic Development Department.

In coming to UNC Charlotte, Rowan brings solid experience in a number of areas related to research compliance from the Office of Research at the University of California Santa Barbara. Before that, he spent 10 years as laboratory manager in oceanography and cancer research facilities.

According to research and economic development officials, Rowan will work closely with the Office of Research Compliance staff. He earned a master’s degree in biology from the University of California Santa Barbara; his bachelor’s degree in biology is from Pennsylvania State University.

Rowan’s office is Cameron Hall, Room 301. To contact him, email browan1@uncc.edu or call 704-687-8270.