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AUTM on the Air

AUTM on the AIR is the weekly podcast that brings you conversations about the impact of research commercialization and the people who make it happen. Join us for interviews with patent and licensing professionals, innovators, entrepreneurs, and tech transfer leaders on the issues and trends that matter most.

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36:53

Navigating the Startup Journey with Derrick L....

AUTM on the Air ·

2023/08/16

Today’s guest, Derrick L. Maultsby Jr., serves as a business advisor and corporate transactional lawyer to startups, small to mid-sized businesses, and Fortune 50 companies in the Midwest and Mid-Atlantic regions, helping them grow intelligently and effectively. The startup world is one of “nuances and details,” and numerous important legal elements need to be taken into consideration when founding a business. In this episode, Derrick explains where founders and founding teams often go wrong from a

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46:34

Building a Global Hub for Advanced Therapies with...

AUTM on the Air ·

2023/08/09

“Advanced cell and gene therapies are revolutionizing how to approach and treat a wide range of diseases.” There are few things (if any) more impactful than transforming healthcare for millions of patients, including those with rare and life-threatening diseases. Today’s guest is Anji Miller, and as the Senior Business Manager in the technology transfer team at LifeArc and Skills Lead for the Innovation Hubs for Gene Therapies, she is at the forefront of that transformation.In this episode, Anji

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46:01

Spinning-Out Biotechs: How Timing is Everything with...

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2023/08/02

How do you know when an innovation is ready to make its mark in the real world? Successfully spinning-out biotechs is an art; one that today’s guest, Irene Abrams, has a wealth of knowledge about. Irene is the Vice President of Technology Development and New Ventures at Boston Children's Hospital. She leads the Technology & Innovation Development Office (TIDO), which is responsible for commercializing discoveries and innovations developed at the hospital. She is also the Managing Director of

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43:44

Creating Value on a Global Scale with Dr. Alfred Tan

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2023/07/26

Technology transfer has the power to bridge gaps not only between industry, academia, and government within a country but also on a global scale! Today’s guest, Dr. Alfred Tan, has been the Head of the Knowledge Transfer Office at Hong Kong University for 13 years. He also serves as the Deputy Managing Director and a Board member of Versitech Limited. In this episode, Alfred shares how his office leverages Hong Kong’s close ties to Eastern countries and its Western-style systems to enhance

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26:24

Best Practices for Technology Transfer Professionals...

AUTM on the Air ·

2023/07/19

Although it is just one aspect of technology transfer, the start-up space is attracting an increasingly large proportion of the interest and support from professionals within (and outside of) the field. Kirsten Leute (who is currently a partner at Osage University Partners) has spent nearly two decades immersed in the world of innovation. As a result she has witnessed the evolution that has taken place in the field over the years and thus has a broad, unique perspective, which she shares with us

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32:26

Navigating the Nagoya Protocol with Dr. Mukul Ranjan

AUTM on the Air ·

2023/07/12

The Nagoya Protocol is a supplement to the United Nation’s Biodiversity Treaty, and it is reshaping the landscape of scientific research. In this episode, Dr. Mukul Ranjan, a Senior Advisor for Innovation and Technology Transfer at the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), is here to explain how. As a key player in fostering collaborations between the public, private, academic, and non-profit sectors, Dr. Ranjan has firsthand knowledge of how the Nagoya Protocol is impacting

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23:57

Broadening Horizons at the NSA

AUTM on the Air ·

2023/07/05

From the USPTO to the FBI to the NSA (where she has been for ten years), Karen Presley has spent the majority of her career working in public institutions and has always been in some way involved in the creation, protection, or transfer of a wide range of technologies. After sharing an overview of her fascinating career path (including some of the main challenges of working for the government), Karen delves into one of her current endeavors that she is palpably passionate about; the MSI Working

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59:25

Navigating the Future of Blockchain, NFTs, and the...

AUTM on the Air ·

2023/06/28

I have a very exciting topic for you today - blockchain NFTs and the metaverse. Joining me to discuss their potential impact on intellectual property is Dr. Randy Stout, neurologist and cell biologist serving as the director of New York Institute of Technology’s College of Osteopathic Medicine (NYITCOM) for Biomedical Innovation and the NYIT Imaging Center. His research focuses mainly on understanding the intricate connections between brain cells and their role in various neurological

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27:02

Making the Paths to Commercialization of Inventions...

AUTM on the Air ·

2023/06/21

Today I'm excited to be joined by Aileen Dingus, the Commercialization Network and Events Manager, to talk about making the paths to commercialization of inventions more equitable. Aileen brings a wealth of experience from both the private sector and higher education, making her a valuable voice in the conversation on making the paths to commercialization of inventions more equitable.Since joining Tech Launch Arizona, Aileen has spearheaded the management of the NSF I-Corps Site program, guiding

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43:30

Closing the Gender Gap in Patenting with Intan...

AUTM on the Air ·

2023/06/14

Data from two decades of patent filings from across the world shows that only 4% of international patents were invented exclusively by women. This statistic, along with the many others that are shared in WIPO’s report (The Global Gender Gap in Innovation and Creativity), highlight that we still have a long way to go to close the gender gap in patenting.But, as you’ll hear in this episode, it’s not all doom and gloom. There has been slow but consistent movement in the right direction for many years,

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34:21

A Lesson in Effective Communication with Mark Bayer

AUTM on the Air ·

2023/06/07

Mark Bayer’s career choices (from Capitol Hill to the non-profit sector to consulting) have all been driven by his desire to make a meaningful impact. And make a meaningful impact he has!Mark is currently the president of Bayer Strategic Consulting, a boutique communications firm that helps universities and research institutes effectively communicate their work to their most important stakeholders. In this episode, he talks about the factors that are essential for effective communication (from

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27:29

The Power of Collaboration in Technology Transfer...

AUTM on the Air ·

2023/05/31

“When the chips are down, everybody can work together.”For the past 23 years, Dr. Anne Lane has worked at UCLB, prior to which she worked for a spin-out company while completing her MBA, prior to which she was a postdoc at Harvard. With these kinds of credentials, it’s no wonder she has risen to the top of the commercialization space as CEO of the prestigious technology transfer company.In this episode, Anne shares her thoughts on the power of collaboration between universities, private, and public

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22:05

Promoting Curiosity-Driven Research with Tony Raven

AUTM on the Air ·

2023/05/24

Being a technology transfer professional means being able to engage with some of the most brilliant minds and create meaningful, tangible impacts. That is why Tony Raven believes it is the best career in the world! Tony has had 25 years of experience in the technology transfer sector, during which he was involved in creating over 100 spin out companies and the commercialization of cutting-edge research.During our conversation, Tony shares some examples of how technology transfer has changed the

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22:34

The FLC’s Role in Bringing World-Changing...

AUTM on the Air ·

2023/05/17

Without the innovative research and development being done by federal labs across the United States and the commercialization being done by the private sector, we may not have GPS, smartphones, or many of the life-saving pharmaceuticals that are available today.Today’s guest, Dr. Whitney Hastings, leads numerous technology transfer initiatives and manages diverse portfolios at the National Cancer Institute's Technology Transfer Center. She is also the newly elected Board Chair of the Federal

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31:50

Enabling Economic and National Security Through...

AUTM on the Air ·

2023/05/10

Technology transfer is a major driver of economic growth and a promoter of national security. In this episode, Dr. Walter Copan joins us to share some of the key technologies that enable this, some of the biggest challenges that need to be overcome on the innovation pathway, and how to enhance the degree of collaboration between the public and private sectors.Walter also talks about the importance of having a strong, predictable IP system, why community support is a key component of the technology

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20:47

The Federal Laboratory Consortium: A “National...

AUTM on the Air ·

2023/05/03

The Federal Laboratory Consortium (FLC) is a group of technology transfer professionals from over 300 federal laboratories across the full spectrum of federal agencies. In this episode, we are joined by the Chair of the National Advisory Committee (NAC) of the FLC, Richard (Dick) Paul.Prior to his current role, Dick was a Major General in the U.S. Air Force, Vice President of the Boeing Company, and First Commander of the Air Force Research Laboratory. In this episode, Dick explains how the NAC

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34:27

Forging Your Own Path in the Technology Transfer...

AUTM on the Air ·

2023/04/26

Today is World Intellectual Property Day, and this year's theme focuses on celebrating the achievements of women in the field of innovation and creativity. Laura is certainly one of the many women who deserve to be celebrated today, not only for her technical and entrepreneurial achievements, but also the work she is doing to lift other women up alongside her! Women and minorities still face numerous barriers to entry into STEM fields. During this episode, Laura shares what actions should be

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34:44

Embracing Neurodiversity in Science and Technology

AUTM on the Air ·

2023/04/19

When people with different ways of thinking collaborate effectively, magic happens! Some people think visually, some verbally, some mathematically, and some a combination of all three. Today’s guest, Dr. Temple Grandin, is a Professor of Animal Science, author, speaker, and a trailblazer in the field of autism advocacy. Temple is an autistic person who describes herself as an “extreme visual thinker,” and in this episode, she explains why the world needs neurodiversity! From the barriers that

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24:00

WARF’s Role in the Passage of the Bayh-Dole Act with...

AUTM on the Air ·

2023/04/12

A combination of factors enabled the Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation (WARF) to successfully create the first university technology transfer office while others around them failed. The role that this institution has played in shaping our world is monumental. In this episode, we pick up where we left off in our previous conversation, and Kevin Walters shares the story of WARF in the wake of Harry Steenbock’s vitamin D patent (which was ultimately dedicated to the public in 1946). Kevin also

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39:15

The Founding Story of the First Technology Transfer...

AUTM on the Air ·

2023/04/05

In this episode, we’re taking a trip back to the time before the establishment of the very first university technology transfer office in the United States in 1925. A set of fortuitous circumstances in Kevin Walters’ life gave him the opportunity to write a Ph.D. dissertation on the history of the Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation (WARF), where he has worked for the past 12 years. In this episode, Kevin explains how the discoveries that stubborn scientist Dr. Harry Steenbock made about vitamin D

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