Relationships and collaborations with for-profit and not-for-profit organizations are of vital importance to our faculty because these exchanges of scientific information foster innovation. As experts in their fields, WCM physicians and scientists are sought after by many organizations to consult and educate. WCM and its faculty make this information available to the public, thus creating a transparent environment.

Advisory/Scientific Board Member refers to a group of individuals who have been selected to advise a business regarding any number of issues (e.g., scientific advisory board member, medical advisory board member)Advisory/Scientific Board Member:

Amgen, Inc.; Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (USA); Circadian Health INC; Eli Lilly and Company; Novo Nordisk Pharmaceuticals, Inc.; Pfizer, Inc.; Ro; Skye Bioscience INC

Leadership Roles refer to an individual with decision-making responsibility to an outside company (e.g., board of directors, officer, trustee)Leadership Roles:

The Obesity Society; Tri-State Obesity Society INC

Ownership refers to any financial stake an individual owns in any company (e.g., stock options, equity interest)Ownership:

Ro; Tri-State Obesity Society INC; Weightless Consulting LLC

Professional Services refers to a service requiring specialized knowledge and skill usually requiring a license, certification, or registration (e.g., expert witness, commissioned writing)Professional Services:

The Johns Hopkins University; Wake Forest University Health Sciences