‘Career Options: Technology Transfer’
Special issue of Developmental Biology devoted to career paths in science
Sep. 22, 2023—Are you exploring career options in science? Check out this special “Careers Beyond the Bench” issue of Developmental Biology. It features short, first-person perspective articles about different career paths. What makes this special issue “special” compared to other career exploration resources is that the writers describe their career path and career decision points in detail,...
MassBioDrive Spring 2023 Application (Due January 27)
Jan. 5, 2023—Now Open: MassBioDrive Spring 2023 Application (Due January 27) Accelerate your therapeutic or platform technology with the support of MassBioDrive, a hybrid startup accelerator designed to support early-stage biotechs and scientific founders. Over the course of a tailored 8-week program, founders get access to industry-specific business curriculum, dedicated mentorship, networking opportunities and industry connections, and...
ASPIRE Job Sim: Technology Commercialization – Market Analysis
Sep. 22, 2022—Market Analysis Job Simulation with the CTTC Have you ever wondered what it would be like to work in tech transfer at a university, or to be part of a consulting firm doing competitive intelligence for the pharma industry or a business development team evaluating new partners? Market analysis drives decisions all across pharma and...
S Phase Biofund Venturing into Biotech Seminar Series, Wed August 24th, 2022
Aug. 23, 2022—See more at Sphasebiofund.com
Enabling Innovation Initiative (Ei2) Seminar Series 2022 kick-off seminar Friday, Sept 9, 2022, 2pm
Aug. 8, 2022—Read more about the Ei2 Seminar Series here: https://medschool.vanderbilt.edu/ei2/ Friday, September 9, 2022, at 2:00 pm in the Light Hall 2nd floor auditorium (room TBA) “So you want to be an entrepreneur . . .” Chuck Haines, Ph.D., CEO IDBiologics So you think you want to be an entrepreneur… I am an entrepreneur, an eternal...
Job Opportunities: Patent Agent positions with Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati, multiple offices across the US
Aug. 1, 2022—Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati is hiring across multiple offices in the U.S. for our patent agent roles. They are looking for talented life sciences focused PhD students and postdoc researchers interested in entry level roles in patent law. Also, attached are informational flyers on our patent agent careers and patent agent law school tuition...
MassBio Drive Analyst, remote volunteer opportunity
May. 20, 2022—If you have an interest in start-ups, entrepreneurship, technology transfer, business development, or consulting you may find this a great learning and networking opportunity! Along with other graduate students primarily in the Boston area, help support Mass Bio, the Massachusetts BIO affiliate (think, Life Science TN for our local version), an industry advocacy organization in...
Science Related Internship/Fellowship Opportunities at the NIH
May. 16, 2022—The following opportunities provide a way for scientists to gain skills in tech transfer, science administration and other careers. Check the Web sites for current eligibility criteria and application procedures/deadlines. NIAID Tech Transfer Fellowship Learn tech transfer from the NIAID tech transfer office. The program enables individuals to complement their science, business, and/or legal background...
April Enabling Innovation Initiative seminar: Friday, April 22, 2022
Apr. 7, 2022—Friday, April 22, 2022, 2:00 PM (Zoom) Please join us as Esra Roan, Ph.D., Co-Founder and CEO of Somavac discusses non-linear career paths at the upcoming Enabling Innovation Initiative seminar. “Non-linear career paths: It is OK to change your mind” So much pressure is placed on us as we pick our degree in college and decide what we are...
BioTN Academic Alliance Scipreneur Challenge 2022
Jan. 28, 2022—The BioTN Academic Alliance is excited to announce our very first STATEWIDE BioTN Academic Alliance Scipreneur Challenge. BioTN-Scipreneur-2022-Flyer-1.25.22 The Scipreneur Challenge is a 10 week entrepreneurial based training program that showcases STEM-related technologies generated at the state’s premier research institutions, culminating in a mock pitch competition with a cash prize for the top 3 winners. In keeping...
Technology Transfer Fellowship Program -NIAID
Mar. 8, 2021—The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), one of the largest Institutes of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), is seeking motivated and highly qualified applicants for the NIAID Technology Transfer Fellowship Program (TTFP) in the Technology Transfer and Intellectual Property Office (TTIPO). TTIPO advances development and commercialization of NIAID and Centers for...
BioTN Scipreneur Challenge 2021
Dec. 22, 2020—BioTN Scipreneur Challenge 2021 General interest meeting via Zoom on January 19th at 5:30pm – Zoom Info below. After the cancellation of the 2020 edition of this event, we are excited to announce we will be having the Scipreneur Challenge in 2021! In a “Shark Tank”-like competition setting, the Scipreneur Challenge (formerly the Tech...
Postdoctoral R&D Entrepreneurship Fellow with University of Memphis and Epicentre
Oct. 5, 2020—A New Frontier For Entrepreneurship The University of Memphis and Epicenter have partnered to create a new program designed to hire post-doc fellows to start businesses, utilizing patented intellectual property developed both in Memphis and across the United States, to turn great ideas into successful companies. The Patents2Products Post-Doc program creates a two-year funded position for research entrepreneurs...
Future Directions: Tech Transfer with Tom Utley, PhD
Sep. 15, 2020—This article was originally published in Results & Discussion, Issue 4, Fall 2016. By Marilyn E. Holt, Graduate Student Thomas Utley, Ph.D., views science from the top of a metaphorical mountain. As a member of the licensing department at the Vanderbilt Center for Technology Transfer and Commercialization, Dr. Utley works directly with inventors to get...
ASPIRE Module: Technology Commercialization, Fall 2020
Jul. 6, 2020—The ASPIRE Modules are short, non-credit bearing electives that broaden the training experiences of biomedical sciences trainees. These elective modules provide efficient exposure to topics in four theme areas: Business/Entrepreneurship, Communication, Teaching, and Clinical research. The ASPIRE Modules are optional and open to any biomedical sciences PhD student or postdoctoral fellow who wishes to take them to supplement their research...
Tech Venture Challenge Final Pitch April 11
Mar. 27, 2019—The Tech Venture Challenge, hosted by Vanderbilt University’s Center for Technology Transfer & Commercialization, will conclude with the final pitch on April 11. The Tech Venture Challenge is an annual competition designed to provide networking and educational opportunities for Vanderbilt students from a variety of backgrounds including science, business, and law. Under the guidance of...
NIH Technology Transfer Fellowship Program
Jan. 28, 2019—National Institute for Allergy and Infectious Disease Technology Transfer Fellowship Program The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) Technology Transfer Fellowship Program in the Technology Transfer and Intellectual Property Office (TTIPO) provides an opportunity to learn about the policies and laws that drive technology transfer at NIH and develop the skills for a...
Join the TechVenture Challenge! Interest Meeting on January 10th
Jan. 4, 2019— Do you want experience in science entrepreneurship/commercialization? Join the TechVenture Challenge! Work in cross-disciplinary teams Develop mock commercialization plans Pitch plans for a cash prize to industry experts An interest meeting for participants and volunteers will be January 10th at 5:00 pm Light Hall 512. This meeting will help determine the...
The Center for Technology Transfer and Commercialization at Vanderbilt University – Fall 2018 Internship Program
Sep. 7, 2018—Technology Transfer Internship Program Vanderbilt University, CTTC The Center for Technology Transfer and Commercialization (CTTC) at Vanderbilt University has a technology transfer internship that runs for 13 weeks. Technology transfer is the practice of transferring inventions from the research lab to the marketplace to benefit the public and is an interesting blend of science,...
ASPIRE Module Fall 2018: Technology Commercialization
Jul. 20, 2018—The ASPIRE Modules are short, non-credit bearing electives that broaden the training experiences of biomedical sciences trainees. These elective modules provide efficient exposure to topics in four theme areas: Business/Entrepreneurship, Communication, Teaching, and Clinical research.The ASPIRE Modules are optional and open to any biomedical sciences PhD student or postdoctoral fellow who wishes to take them to supplement their research training....