Introduction
Dr. David Castle is a Professor in the School of Public Administration and the Gustavson School of Business at the University of Victoria and a Research in Residence at the Office of the Chief Science Advisor to the Prime Minister of Canada.
His research is focused on science, technology and innovation policy, with a particular emphasis on regulation, standards, intellectual property and public consultation associated with life science innovation.
Expert
Dr. David Castle's research focuses on social aspects of life science innovation including science policy, democratic engagement, regulation and governance, and intellectual property and knowledge management. He has published extensively on the social dimensions of science, technology and innovation, has held several major research awards, and has considerable experience leading strategic research initiatives and research project management. Dr. Castle has consulted widely to government and industry on issues such as the impact of national technology transfer policies and programs, intellectual property and knowledge management strategies, and the role of non-scientific considerations in the regulation of science and technology.
Fields of expertise: Science policy, technology and innovation policy