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Media Advisory: University Research is Key Driver of National Economy

June 16, 2017

WHAT:

New report demonstrates the enormous financial and jobs impact from patent licensing of university research, known as tech transfer. Real-world examples of success from the University of California System and Stanford University will be shared.

WHO:

  • Mary Albertson, President, Association of University Technology Managers & Senior Licensing Associate in the Office of Technology Licensing,
    Stanford University
  • Janna Tom, Associate Director, University of California System
  • Hans Sauer, PhD, JD, Vice President & Deputy General Counsel for Intellectual Property, BIO
  • Lori Pressman, Independent Consultant
  • Mark Planting, Economic Consultant

 

WHEN:

Tuesday, June 20, 2017 – 1:30-2:30 PM

 

WHERE:

Press Conference Room, 32B, Upper Level
2017 BIO International Convention

San Diego Convention Center
111 Harbor Dr. San Diego, CA 92101


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