Marc Tessier-Lavigne
About Marc Tessier-Lavigne
Marc Tessier-Lavigne is a pioneering neuroscientist, biotechnology executive, and academic leader. He served as Stanford University’s eleventh president from September 2016 through August 2023.
As president, Dr. Tessier-Lavigne launched a long-range planning process that produced a new strategic vision, with the overarching goal of setting the university on a course to make meaningful contributions for the 21st century as a purposeful university. During his tenure, Stanford opened its first new school in 75 years, the Stanford Doerr School of Sustainability; launched accelerators to speed the application of knowledge in health, learning, social issues, and sustainability; initiated a new shared experience for first-year students focused on civic responsibility; and more.
A Vision for Stanford
Stanford is ideally placed to interpret and enhance the transformation of the human experience in a rapidly changing world. You can learn more about the Long-Range Vision at ourvision.stanford.edu.