René Déry is the Director of Research and Innovation at the University of Albertas Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry. With a PhD in Experimental Medicine and prior industry experience at Paladin Biosciences, he bridges academic research with practical application. He has held multiple research-focused roles at the university since 1994.
René is passionate about Albertas innovation ecosystem, actively participating in startup and technology events like Inventures. He shows a keen interest in disruptive technologies and groundbreaking ideas that extend beyond his formal duties, indicating a personal drive for seeing innovation succeed in the province.
He was a finalist for an ASTech Award for Outstanding Leadership in Alberta Technology for his work developing a new medical treatment.