Curriculum Vitae - Rosemary Wolson

Intellectual Property Manager, University of Cape Town

Rosemary Wolson has a BSc (Hons) degree in Microbiology and an LLB from the University of Cape Town. She played a role in establishing UCT Innovation, the division responsible for UCT's technology transfer and research contract management functions. She also has an interest in science and technology policy matters, particularly the effect of intellectual property on innovation in developing countries. She is a member of the International Advisory Committee of Public Interest Intellectual Property Advisors (PIIPA), and sits on the Executive of the Southern African Research and Innovation Management Association (SARIMA), a regional network of stakeholders. She is actively engaged in building networks in research and innovation management with other African research institutions.