J. Larry Jameson, M.D., Ph.D., was named Interim President of the University of Pennsylvania on Dec. 12, 2023. He had previously served as Executive Vice President of the University of Pennsylvania for the Health System and Dean of the Raymond and Ruth Perelman School of Medicine since July 1, 2011.
As EVP and Dean, Dr. Jameson collaborated with health system leadership to spearhead the development and opening of the Penn Medicine Pavilion, a game-changing patient care facility that was the largest capital project in Penn’s history. Throughout 2023, Dr. Jameson led the development of “Serving a Changing World,” which outlines the strategic vision and goals for Penn Medicine for the next five years. At Penn Medicine, Dr. Jameson has also championed initiatives that promote excellence on all levels, including faculty recruitment, student success, scholarship and discovery, philanthropic giving, and a culture of inclusion and collaboration. He has led during a time of unprecedented scientific breakthroughs, FDA approved medications, and transformative platform technologies such as CAR T cell treatment and mRNA-based COVID-19 vaccines.