Chicago Tribune (from The Associated Press, Aug. 30) – The U. of I. says it has hired a doctor who holds 16 patents and whose background includes research and clinical roles to leads its new engineering-based medical school. King Li is expected to be appointed as dean of the Carle Illinois College of Medicine by trustees Sept. 8. He would begin work Oct. 1 and would be paid $650,000 a year. Also: WCIA-TV (Aug. 30), Daily Illini (Aug. 30), Belleville News-Democrat (from AP, Aug. 30), News-Gazette (Aug. 31).
Related story: News-Gazette (Aug. 31) -- What will there be in the new Carle Illinois College of Medicine for the community? Think of it as the critical bridge connecting clinical care and research, and expect to see a boost in research that could lead to exciting developments in medical care down the road, according to Carle executives.