Innovation Day 2023 will be held virtually on May 4, as a part of OHSU Research Week. The day will feature up-and-coming innovative OHSU technologies and startups as well as local members of the innovation and entrepreneurial network.  Regional members will share local resources and experiences for those looking to turn scientific ideas into real-world solutions.

Please register for the event below. We hope to see you there!

11 AM - Beating the odds: overcoming barriers and turning your science into solutions

A panel discussion from local insiders that are building programs to help inventors and entrepreneurs overcome barriers in getting their ideas to market.

• Mandy Gettler, Co-Lead, Women’s Innovation Network, University of Oregon 
• Jackie Wirz, Ph.D., Executive Director, Donate Life Northwest
• Cara Turano, President and Executive Director, Oregon Entrepreneur’s Network
• Hazel Valdez, Executive Director, PDXWIT 

1 PM - An insider’s guide to scientific careers outside of academia

A chance for early career scientists to learn about career paths outside of academic science and hear first-hand from those in alternative fields such as business development, intellectual property law, industry science and venture capital

• Tara Macey, Ph.D., MSL, Genentech
• Lauren Blair, Ph.D., M.B.A., Director of Clinical and Scientific Alliances AstraZeneca R&D, Research and Early Development
• Sarah Warren, Ph.D., Senior Director, Research Strategy at Kite Pharma
• Tanya M. Harding, J.D., Ph.D., Partner, Lee & Hayes, P.C.

2 PM - OHSU innovation showcase

A showcase of innovative science happening at OHSU covering the spectrum of the innovation process, including industry collaboration, early stage technology development and startup company formation.

• Stuart Ibsen, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Biomedical Engineering, School of Medicine; Member, CEDAR, OHSU Knight Cancer Institute, School of Medicine
  “Turning antibodies off and on again using photoactivatable modulation”
• Katharine Carter, MSc, Director, Medical and Scientific Affairs Office of Science and Technology, GE HealthCare
  “Benefits and lessons of long term partnering: GE Healthcare and OHSU”
• Rachel Dreilinger, Co-Founder & CEO of NeuraMedica Inc.
  “Commercialization of an OHSU Technology - DuraFuse: Innovative Dural Closure Clips”
• Scott Filer, M.B.A. CEO, Promedix

Access the virtual sessions

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