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 RTI names office building in honor of retired CEO Haynes

"RTI is, and always will be, in my heart," says Victoria Haynes, who retired as chief executive officer at the international research organization in March.

Victoria Haynes speaks at building dedication

 Landing $9.2M, RTI to launch metabolomics research center

The National Institutes of Health is providing $9.2 million in funding for a new metabolomics research center at RTI. The center could lead to additional jobs and facilities.

 RTI International showcases affordable solar technology

Researchers at RTI International have developed a new solar technology that could make solar energy more affordable.

 RTI CEO: Federal spending cuts requires smart choices

Commentary: There is a saying that it's easy to be hard, but it's hard to be smart. As our elected officials struggle with difficult choices regarding the federal budget, I hope that they choose to continue investing in the applied research that provides the information to enhance their decision-making.

 Triangle Global Health Consortium names interim director

Lisa Strader, a board member who also works at RTI International, replaces Matt Epstein, who resigned in May.

 Triangle scientists to develop waterless toilet for Gates Foundation

Researchers at RTI International and Duke University have won a $1.3 million grant from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation to create a waterless toilet that also recycles human waste.

Gates Foundation graphic explains need for new toilet

 New book from RTI explores pros, cons of 'fracking'

Dr. Vikram Rao, the executive director of the Research Triangle Energy Consortium, examines the debate about the benefits and risks of producing shale gas.

 RTI brings on two leaders in neural medicine

Two internationally-distinguished scientists will be joining RTI International to lead the organization's Neural Medicine Research Program.

 RTI spinoff Ziptronix licenses chip tech for cellphone app

The deal involves the use of the firm's 3D semiconductor stacking technology in a cellphone application.

 RTI International contracts to hire 400 for call center

Greene Resources will host an open house on June 26 for people interested in the part-time, contract positions. Pay will be $10 an hour.

 RTI launches nanotech registry with $2.9M in federal funding

The Nanomaterial Registry is a web-based, searchable database for researchers with a goal of helping accelerate use of such materials.

 RTI wins $4.8M federal grant to improve wastewater treatment

The RTI project is one of 13 awarded by the Energy Department to research means of saving energy for manufacturing firms. RTI will work with Duke University and Veolia Water Solutions.

 RTI lands $3.8M to develop 3-D 'organ-on-a-chip'

Researchers at RTI, working with others at UNC Chapel Hill, seek to develop a 3-D cell culture that will combine human cells and a engineered fluidic chip to emulate a lung for testing purposes.

Lung research

 RTI names new leaders for two business groups

Tim Gabel, a 29-year veteran at RTI International, will lead its Social, Statistical amd Environmental Sciences group. Craig Hill takes over the Survey and Computing Sciences Unit.

 RTI International opens office in Beijing

The China office will focus on research and training in health, the environment, energy and education. RTI has conducted projects in that country since 1998.

 RTI picks member of its executive team as next CEO

Wayne Holden will replace longtime President and Chief Executive Officer Victoria Haynes. He heads RTI's Social, Statistical and Environmental Sciences.

 RTI International promotes executive to CEO role

RTI's International Board of Governors has selected Wayne Holden, RTI's Executive Vice President of Social, Statistical and Environmental Sciences, to succeed Victoria Haynes as president and chief executive officer of RTI.

 RTI International opens office in New Delhi, India

"India's dynamic and rapidly modernizing society make it a natural focus for RTI researchers and global health program specialists," says RTI executive.

 RTI exec: New group will 'elevate importance' of health initiatives

Veteran RTI executive Barbara Kennedy, who leads the new Global Health Group, says the reorganization "is a reflection of the importance RTI places on the global health needs of high risk populations, especially those most vulnerable such as women and children."

 RTI forms business group focusing on health, adds some staff

The reorganization combines more than 400 staff into a Global Health Group that will be led by veteran RTI executive Barbara Kennedy. Some staff has been added. The group will be based in RTP.