Director, The Biodesign Institute,
Del E. Webb Distinguished Professor of Biology &
Regents’ Professor
DVM: 1966, University of Bristol, England
PhD: 1969, University of Bristol, England (Virology)
D.Sc: 1987, University of Bristol, England
FRS: 1997, Elected Fellow of the Royal Society, London, England
Dr. Poste was appointed in May 2003 as the Director of The Biodesign Institute at Arizona State University. In June of 2006, he was awarded the Albert Einstein Award by the Global Business Leadership Council in recognition of outstanding achievement in advancing human health worldwide. He was named ”Scientist of the Year” by R&D Magazine in 2004 in tribute to his incredible past accomplishments and recognition of his leadership in establishing the Biodesign Institute as a confluence of leading edge technologies.
Dr. Poste’s 38-year career has encompassed roles in academia, industry and government, with expertise in disciplines as diverse as molecular biology, pharmaceutical development, and biosecurity. A highly-sought speaker, Poste is engaged by groups as diverse as public health officials, NATO, the U.S. Department of Defense, and the pharmaceutical and biotech industries.
