Upcoming Seminars

Making it Patentable: Intellectual Property and Translational Impact | 12-1 p.m. PST Dec. 18 (New Date)

What makes a discovery patentable, and how can researchers better align their science with the realities of IP and commercialization? Join us for a candid fireside chat between cancer biologist Monika Davare, Ph.D., and Steve Eck, J.D., OHSU's senior patent manager, as they explore how academic labs can think more strategically about intellectual property and translational impact. 

Past Seminars

Getting Started with Tech Transfer Essentials: Foundational Knowledge for Researchers

Hear from OHSU Ph.D. candidate Kenneth Riley and Travis Cook, Senior Director of OHSU Technology Transfer, for an accessible introduction to how research innovations move through the technology transfer process. This session covers the initial steps of the tech transfer process, including disclosure and IP protection, and offers practical guidance for early-career researchers interested in understanding how innovations progress beyond the lab. (Recorded November 20, 2025, as part of the virtual seminar series, Navigating Research to Impact)

Making it to Market: Strategies that Work

Bringing healthcare innovations to market takes strategy, resilience, and adaptability. In this session, Luiz Bertassoni, D.D.S., Ph.D. (OHSU), Rachel Dreilinger (NeuraMedica), and Philippe Marchand, Ph.D. (OHSU), share real-world lessons, pivotal decisions, and practical strategies for moving from idea to impact. Designed for early-stage innovators, the discussion offers candid insights to help clarify goals, anticipate challenges, and plan next steps. (Recorded October 3, 2025, as part of the 2025 BIP Corp Biomedical Innovation Commercialization Readiness Program)

The Translational Turn: A Fireside Chat on Making Basic Science Drug-Ready

Step into the series launch with Sanjay Malhotra, Ph.D., and Nabil J. Alkayed, M.D., Ph.D., as they examine how research can better support therapeutic development. The session explores how strategic adjustments lead to greater discovery and translational success. (Recorded July 31, 2025, as part of the Drug Discovery Sessions virtual seminar series)

Rethinking Funding: Tapping into New Streams of Research Support

Seeking research funding beyond the standard federal grants? Don’t miss this timely seminar with expert panelists from industry, foundations, and state organizations sharing practical strategies to help you identify and secure alternative support. (Recorded May 29, 2025, as part of the 2025 virtual seminar series, Innovation for all: A path forward)

Exploring Beyond Academia: Career Paths for PhDs

Ready to take your PhD beyond academia? Watch this dynamic webinar diving into exciting career paths in regulatory affairs, industry R&D, startups, patent law and more. Hear from professionals who’ve made the leap, learn how to pivot your skills, and discover what’s possible when you think outside the academic lab. (Recorded May 15, 2025, as part of the 2025 virtual seminar series, Innovation for all: A path forward)

Turning Your Research into Real-World Impact with Technology Transfer

Explore the ins and outs of technology transfer, the process of moving discoveries from research to market. Featuring insights from the OHSU Technology Development and Licensing Team, this session provides practical guidance and real-world examples to help you navigate the path from discovery to commercialization. (Recorded May 8, 2025, as part of the 2025 virtual seminar series, Innovation for all: A path forward)

Identifying and Innovating for Unmet Needs

Learn how Amanda Bruegl, M.D. has harnessed her roles as a physician, researcher, innovator and entrepreneur to pioneer meaningful solutions for unmet needs in healthcare and beyond. (Recorded May 1, 2025, as part of the 2025 virtual seminar series, Innovation for all: A path forward)

Advancing Care: Non-Profits Driving Rare Disease Innovation

Discover how two pioneering nonprofits are transforming the landscape of rare disease research. In this session, Penny Hogarth, M.D. of the Spoonbill Foundation and Tommy Pham of the Raiden Science Foundation share how their organizations are overcoming the unique challenges of rare genetic disorders through global collaboration, innovative funding, and cutting-edge science. (Recorded Oct 31, 2024)

Promoting Inventor Equity in Patenting

Gain practical insights into the challenges and opportunities in expanding participation in patenting. Featuring IP attorney Stephen Sullivan, J.D., with OHSU’s Carmem Pfeifer, D.D.S., Ph.D., and Ruchi Thanawala, M.D., M.S., this session explores how to support a broader range of inventors in bringing their ideas to market. (Recorded Apr 17, 2024)