Peter Schmidt, Ph.D. is a scientist-executive focused on managing the clinical research enterprise. Dr. Schmidt has received competitive government grants totaling $60 million as PI and another $20 million as co-PI or key named contributor including government and foundation awards. As Chief Scientific Officer at Rho, researchers under Schmidt's direct supervision have received another $150 million in federal awards and won numerous full service CRO contracts from commercial sponsors. As Vice Dean at the Brody School of Medicine, part of the UNC system, Schmidt served in the role of COO of an over $350 million clinical, academic, and research enterprise. During his tenure as vice dean, Brody doubled research, were ranked #28 for care and #10 for diversity in the US News medical school rankings, received full accreditation from the LCME, and achieved 100% pass rate on STEP 1 and 100% matched.Some press coverage is below.
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