George McLendon was the Howard R. Hughes Provost and a Professor of Chemistry at Rice University.
He assumed the role of provost from 2010-2015 after serving as Dean of Trinity College of Arts and Science at Duke University.
His most recent research has direct implications for the diagnosis and treatment of cancer and other diseases.
[1] As provost, McLendon outlined a broad strategy called "The Rice Initiatives."
The initiatives encompass three main areas of focus: bioscience and health, energy and the environment, and international strategy.