DATE & TIME
Tuesday, March 8, 2011
11:45 AM - 2:00 PM
TITLE
From Research to Innovation & Invention - Perspectives from Academia
SPEAKERS
Drs. Jim Mulshine
Associate Provost for Research and Vice President
Rush University
Dr. Richard Kennedy
Sr. Assoc. Dean of Research
Loyola University
Dr. Mulshine and Dr. Kennedy will address the translation of basic research into innovations in patient care. Aspects such as what is being done from an institutional point of view to promote and assist researchers will be discussed.
Dr. Alan Landay
Professor and Chairman, Department of Immunology/Microbiology
Rush University
Dr. Landay will address research efforts and early discoveries from the perspective of a dept chair and researcher discussing the translational aspects of research.
Dr. Natacha Depaola
Professor of Biomedical Engineering Carol and Ed Kaplan Armour Dean of Engineering
Illinois Institute of Technology
Dr. Depaola will address entrepreneurial efforts post innovation from the perspective of a Dean.
Moderator
Connie M. Cleary, DPM, CLP
LES Chicago Chapter Co-Chair
Associate Director, Intellectual Property
Rush University
DESCRIPTION
The impact of academic research is far reaching and extends deeply into our economy. Highlights from the Association of University Technology Managers FY2009 report includes the following statistics: $53.9 billion in total sponsored research expenditures, 20,309 disclosures, $2.3 billion total licensing income, 18,214 total U.S. patent applications and 3,417 issued U.S. patents. Hear from leading academic leaders from IIT, Loyola, and Rush address the subject of academic research from four different perspectives.
LOCATION
Maggiano's Little Italy
(Banquet Facilities)
111 W. Grand Avenue
Chicago, Illinois
(312) 644-7700
AUDIENCE
Business development executives, venture capitalists, institutional investors, technology transfer experts from academic and non-academic institutions, licensing executives, patent counsel, corporate counsel, and research scientists
REGISTRATION
LES Member or Non-Member: $40
Onsite: $45
Online Registration Deadline: Friday March 4, 12 PM
Onsite Registration Available
CANCELLTION POLICY
No refunds after March 4
Substitutions permitted
MEETING CONTACTS
Online Registration: chapters@les.org
Program and Location:
Connie Cleary
LES Chicago Chapter Co-Chair
Connie_Cleary@rush.edu