William M. Jackson ’65

William M. Jackson ’65, of Cataumet, Mass.; Oct. 27. He went on to earn a PhD in physical chemistry from UMass Amherst and a successful career in biotechnology followed. He became the founding CEO of Repligen Corp. In retirement, and interested in promoting business development, he was involved with Regional Technology Development Corporation of Cape Cod. In 1983, he returned to Brown to take on the role of president of the Brown University Research Foundation. For more than 20 years, under his leadership, the Foundation licensed technology developed at Brown and supported new business ventures. He was also a founder of the Brown University Venture Forum, a community based upon fostering innovation and entrepreneurship. In retirement, his interest in promoting business development led to his involvement with the Regional Technology Development Corporation of Cape Cod. He enjoyed retirement on Cape Cod in the home he built, sailing Buzzard’s Bay, woodworking, and serving as an active member of the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Falmouth. He is survived by his wife, Jane Benedict Jackson ’66; a son, a son-in-law; and four grandchildren.