OTC Seminar Series, Faculty Inventors Panel: Pathways to Commercialization

Join us for a dynamic panel discussion featuring faculty inventors who have successfully navigated the university commercialization process through a variety of pathways. From launching startup ventures to partnering with established companies, these innovators will share their diverse experiences in translating academic research into real-world impact.

Our panelists include:

· Ben Philpot, PhD – Assoc. Dir. of the UNC Neuroscience Center, Kenan Distinguished Professor

· Lukasz Mazur, PhD – Professor, Dept. of Radiation Oncology and Director, Division of Healthcare Engineering

· Barbara Vilen, PhD – Professor, Dept. of Microbiology and Immunology

The discussion will be moderated by Kelly Parsons, PhD, Director of the Office of Technology Commercialization.

Whether you're curious about forming a startup, licensing your technology to an existing company, or collaborating with industry through sponsored research, this panel will offer valuable insights into the many routes available to university inventors. Learn how faculty have leveraged university resources, built strategic partnerships, and translated their inventions—each with their own unique journey and set of lessons.

This event is ideal for researchers, students, and staff interested in innovation, technology transfer, and the broader commercialization ecosystem. Come explore the full spectrum of opportunities and hear firsthand how faculty have turned ideas into impact.

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