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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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29:30

Technology Transfer as a Powerful Force of Change: A...

AUTM on the Air ·

2023/03/29

Although South Africa’s technology transfer sector might not yet be as advanced as other parts of the world, there are some very exciting developments taking place in the field, and the future is looking bright. In today’s episode, Dr. Ncebakazi Galada, a Technology Transfer Manager at Innovus (a division of Stellenbosch University), joins us to discuss how she and her team are helping to commercialize technologies that will have a positive impact on her country (which has high rates of crime and

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35:18

Breaking Barriers in Vaccine Development with Dr....

AUTM on the Air ·

2023/03/22

Dr. Maria Elena Bottazzi is a highly accomplished vaccinologist and global health advocate for neglected tropical diseases. She’s Associate Dean of the National School of Tropical Medicine, Professor of Pediatrics, and Co-director of Texas Children’s Hospital Center for Vaccine Development at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, Texas. She has over two decades of experience, numerous awards, and over 120 scientific papers. She’s dedicated her career to developing vaccines for neglected diseases

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22:51

Revolutionizing Innovation: Highlights from the 2022...

AUTM on the Air ·

2023/03/15

The 2022 WIPO-AUTM International Knowledge and Technology Transfer Leadership Summit involved the coming together of leaders from 29 countries and territories across the world to discuss the current state of practice and the future direction of the field. Some key topics covered during the summit included models for government funding, the advancement of diversity, equity, and inclusion across the entire ecosystem, and impact measurement. Joining us today to share an overview of some of the most

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17:56

Bringing Innovation to Impact through the USPTO with...

AUTM on the Air ·

2023/03/08

With a background in electrical engineering and law and a passion for creating impact, Kathi Vidal is brilliantly suited to her role as the Director of the United States Patent and Trademark Office.During this episode, you will hear about Kathi’s career trajectory, the organizations that she is involved with, and the factors that motivate her to do what she does.The USPTO is focused on fostering innovation, particularly in key technology areas such as NFTs, AI, and emerging technologies. Kathi

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27:56

Taking Diversity Further in STEM with Tarianna Stewart

AUTM on the Air ·

2023/03/01

Gender disparities are particularly pronounced in the STEM fields, with only 28% of the workforce in STEM professions being women. Tarianna Stewart is one of the 28%, and she’s had a wide range of experiences throughout her fruitful career, which she shares with us today.During this episode, Tarianna explains what drew her to science in the first place, the exclusion she experienced while working at a law firm, what she learned during her time as a licensing associate at Georgia Tech (the first

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42:39

Breaking Down Barriers in the Innovation Ecosystem...

AUTM on the Air ·

2023/02/22

Today’s guest is a first-generation university graduate, the Assistant Vice President for Research and Economic Development at Jackson State University, the first Black Chair of the Board of Directors for AUTM, a Ph.D. holder, and a mother of two. Almesha is a trailblazer in the technology transfer field and a true asset to the industry. Her unwavering commitment to innovation and entrepreneurship, especially among underrepresented populations, has earned her recognition and accolades from numerous

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9:33

What To Expect From the 2023 AUTM Annual Meeting with...

AUTM on the Air ·

2023/02/15

If you’re looking to network with thousands of technology transfer professionals, enhance your knowledge, or for opportunities to give back to the AUTM community, the AUTM Annual Meeting in Austin is the place to be in one week's time! Today’s guest is Ian McClure, Chair of the AUTM Board, who is here to share what you can expect from both the in-person and hybrid versions of this highly anticipated event. In This Episode:[01:22] The size of the upcoming AUTM Annual Meeting. [01:38] What to

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18:27

Unlocking Inclusivity in Innovation: The AUTM EDI...

AUTM on the Air ·

2023/02/08

“Demographically diverse teams outperform non-diverse teams in terms of innovation, creativity, and complex problem-solving.” To promote and assist in the development of a more inclusive innovation ecosystem, Karen Maples and the rest of AUTM’s Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Committee created a powerful resource in the form of an AUTM EDI Toolkit. During this episode, Karen provides an overview of the four core components that are explored in depth in the Toolkit (understanding biases,

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36:14

From Idea to Impact: The Finalists of the 2023 Better...

AUTM on the Air ·

2023/02/01

AUTM’s Better World Project recognizes and honors innovative technologies that have the potential to make a significant positive impact on society. In this episode, I speak with the three finalists for the Better Word Project Award.The first nomination is a novel protein sub-unit vaccine that has overcome issues relating to the cost, scalability, and storage of other vaccines. Nomination number two is the iStent ocular tube which treats glaucoma, an eye condition that is the leading cause of

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19:07

Technology Transfer: A Singaporean Perspective with...

AUTM on the Air ·

2023/01/25

“Don’t underestimate the impact you can bring to the innovation ecosystem.” Culture shapes almost all aspects of society, including the innovation ecosystem. In today’s episode, we have our first guest from Singapore, Dr. Hui Ying Ang, who is here to provide us with a better understanding of the technology transfer field in her country. Hui Ying is an associate director with the Industry Liaison Office (ILO) from the National University of Singapore, and in this episode she explains how she first

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29:59

The Value of the AUTM Licensing Survey to the...

AUTM on the Air ·

2023/01/18

Every year, hundreds of institutions take part in the AUTM Annual Licensing Activity Survey, and John Miner, as the Chair of the AUTM Metrics and Surveys Portfolio, plays an integral role in the production and dissemination of this very powerful tool. Since the early ‘90s, the AUTM Licensing Survey has been collecting data from universities, federal laboratories, and other research institutions with the aim of providing a holistic view of the trends in the technology transfer industry.In today’s

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19:22

Building a More Inclusive Workforce with Patricia Cullum

AUTM on the Air ·

2023/01/11

Historically marginalized population groups face unique barriers in the workforce. Today’s guest, Patricia (Pattie) Cullum, has experienced these barriers firsthand and is on a mission to eliminate them. Pattie is a Regional Technology Transfer Specialist at the US Department of Veterans Affairs Office of Research and Development, Technology Transfer Program. Pattie was chosen as Technology Transfer Rookie of the Year for her success in addressing educational gaps in the VA technology transfer

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19:21

Technology Transfer in Educational Institutions vs....

AUTM on the Air ·

2023/01/04

After working as an interrogator for the US Army and running a scuba shop (among other things), Trina spent 15 years working in technology transfer departments at educational institutions before moving to the Portland VA Medical Center, where she is currently a Technology Transfer Specialist (and the only VA technology transfer professional in the state of Oregon). Although her title contains the word specialist, her very diverse educational and career background makes her more of a generalist and,

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32:28

A Year of AUTM Advocacy with Mike Waring

AUTM on the Air ·

2022/12/21

For the last episode of the year, we are doing a deep dive into what AUTM’s 2022 advocacy activities have consisted of. It was a fruitful and energizing year for AUTM (though not without its fair share of challenges), and there is nobody better than today’s guest, Mike Waring, to share this overview with us.Mike has been involved in Washington politics for over 40 years and is currently a consultant to AUTM on advocacy issues and chair of AUTM’s Public Policy Advisory Committee.In this informative

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21:40

Bridging the Gap Between Industry and Academia in...

AUTM on the Air ·

2022/12/14

With a PhD and 20 years of experience working in the semiconductor field, Dr. Victor Lau makes for the perfect middleman between industry and academia. Today, he is the Associate Director of the Knowledge Transfer Office at the City University of Hong Kong.In this episode, Victor gives us insight into what technology transfer looks like in Hong Kong, how his office supports inventors and entrepreneurs, and some of the biggest challenges they face.International perspectives offer a valuable learning

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27:29

Dangers of the Proposed TRIPS Waiver Expansion with...

AUTM on the Air ·

2022/12/07

There is a common and dangerous misconception that IP rights merely serve as a way for big companies in wealthy countries to acquire more wealth. This is one of the key drivers behind the movement to expand the TRIPS waiver.During this episode, the Senior Vice President of the US Chamber of Commerce's Global Innovation Policy Center (GIPC), Patrick Kilbride, explains why the TRIPS Agreement came into being in the first place, why the current TRIPS waiver is unnecessary, and why the proposed

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30:32

In Defense of Bayh-Dole with Joe Allen

AUTM on the Air ·

2022/11/30

In the period following World War 2, government policy stipulated that whenever anything was invented using government funding, it would be put into the public domain. This may sound like an honorable idea, but the problem was that nothing was being commercialized because there was no incentive to do so.Since 1980, thanks to the Bayh-Dole Act, the commercialization of inventions has been in the hands of the inventors, and this has led the United States to become one of the most innovative nations in

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29:03

Supporting Indigenous Entrepreneurs with Brian Ellerman

AUTM on the Air ·

2022/11/16

Tribal communities comprise 4.3% of the Arizona population, but less than 1% of businesses in the state are Native American owned. Through the Native FORGE program, Brian Ellerman’s goal is to change that. They only received funding for the first time in September 2022, but through the success of the Native FORGE conference, the positive responses they have received from indigenous communities so far, and their commitment to professional development, Brian and his team have already begun to

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24:51

Making Technology Transfer Visible in the Czech...

AUTM on the Air ·

2022/11/09

The Czech Republic may be a small country, but they are certainly not a small player in the technology transfer field. And that is largely thanks to today’s guest, Růžena Štemberková.Růžena is the Head of the TTO at the University of South Bohemia, the vice chair of Transfera.cz, and a member of a number of well-established technology transfer organizations. During our conversation, Růžena talks about the challenging leap she took into the world of technology transfer, how she has been working

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29:48

Why the World Needs Technology Transfer with Sami Bashir

AUTM on the Air ·

2022/11/02

Technology transfer has the ability to bring about enormous positive benefits for the world, and with the multitude of issues that we are currently facing, we need technology transfer professionals more than ever.The Director of Technology Management and Innovation at Khalifa University is Dr. Sami Bashir, our guest on today’s episode. During our conversation, Sami shares how his passion for R&D led him to the field of technology transfer and provides an overview of his experiences working in

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