Executive Committee

Craig Crews

Craig Crews, Ph.D., Yale University Lewis B. Cullman Professor of Molecular, Cellular, and Developmental Biology, Professor of Chemistry, Professor of Pharmacology

Dr. Crews is the Principal Investigator of the PITCH program and understands the road academic faculty must take to succeed in translating their discoveries for commercial application. Craig is the Lewis B. Cullman Professor member in Molecular, Cellular and Developmental Biology, Founder of the New Haven biotech Arvinas and Co-Founder of Proteolix. 

Susan Froshauer

Susan Froshauer, Ph.D.

Dr. Froshauer brings valuable perspectives from her career as an entrepreneur, scientist, investor and technology community builder. With strong ties and roles as an advisor for academic, industry and government partners, Susan deeply understands the climate for innovation and the ripe opportunities for growth.

David Wurzer

David Wurzer, CPA, Executive Vice President & CIO, Connecticut Innovations

David has an extensive senior-level experience in operations and finance, including more than 10 years as Executive Vice President, Treasurer and CFO of CuraGen Corporation. In his current role as an Executive Vice President & CIO, David is responsible for managing the investment function at Connecticut Innovations, which includes staffing, portfolio and risk management, outreach, budget planning, and performance measurement. He also is responsible for oversight of the Connecticut Bioscience Innovation Fund (CBIF) and the Regenerative Medicine Research Fund (RMRF).