Thanks to all who attended the CU Anschutz Innovation Forum
CU Innovations, Startup Toolbox and Academia Industry Alliance (AIA) hosted a 3-day event on June 10-12th that highlighted the diversity of innovation at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus.
Engaging presentations and panel discussions demystified the innovation journey. Key sessions covered company formation, building inclusive teams and career opportunities. CU researchers, start-ups and industry partners participated and networked at this successful event!
Congratulations to the winners of the Venture Showcase: NowVitals, pitched by Robin Deterding, MD, and Vināśa Oncology, pitched by Sujatha Venkataraman, PhD!
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Agenda
Building upon the success of last year's Stories of Women-Led Innovation Event, this forum continued highlighting the achievements and challenges faced by our women innovators and demystifying the innovation pathway through presentations and panel discussions. Sessions covered intellectual property protection, building inclusive teams and addressing bias in the context of academic innovation.
Attendees were excited to hear from our keynote speaker, Gitanjali Rao, aspiring scientist, inventor and author!
Tyra Fainstad MD
Associate Professor of Medicine, CU Anschutz
Co-Director, Better Together Physician Coaching
Adrienne Mann, MD
Assistant Professor of Hospital Medicine, CU Anschutz & Rocky Mountain Regional VA Medical Center, Associate Program Director, CU Internal Medicine Residency Program, Co-Director, Better Together Physician Coaching
Judy Regensteiner, PhD
(Moderator)
Director, Ludeman Family Center for Women's Health Research, Distinguished Professor of Internal Medicine & Cardiology, CU Anschutz
Curtis Henry, PhD
Deputy Associate Director of Diversity, Inclusion, Equity, and Access, Associate Professor of Immunology and Microbiology, The Margaret Turley Grohne Chair in Translational Cancer Research, CU Anschutz
Melanie Joy, PharmD, PhD, FCCP, FASN
Professor, Director of Innovation and Commercialization, CU Anschutz, Director of Entrepreneurship Education, SPARK/REACH Program
Scientific Consultant, Katharos Inc
Michael McMurray PhD
(Keynote Introduction)
Associate Professor of Cell and Developmental Biology, CU Anschutz
Sharon Lake MS
Entrepreneur, Founder & Board Chair, Coruna Medical LLC, Founder, Preview Medical, Founder, Cutagenesis
Stan Lapidus BSEE
Chairman Board of Directors, Mercy BioAnalytics, Binx Health, Mirvie, Board Member, Lucid Dx, Droplet Biosciences, Sunbird Bio & PathAI
David Perez BA
Non-Executive Chairman, Advanced Instruments & Laborie, Board Member, NeoGenomics & Molnlycke, Advisor, Volunteer, Mentor
Clay Smith MD
Medical Director & Data Science, CU Innovations
Professor of Hematology, CU Anschutz, Co-Founder & Chief Medical Officer, OncoVerity, Co-Founder & Chief Innovation Officer, RefinedScience
Steve VanNurden, MBA
Associate Vice Chancellor of Biotechnology, CU Anschutz, President and CEO, Fitzsimons Redevelopment Authority
This event aimed to educate and inspire entrepreneurs at all stages. Featuring panels on company formation, funding biomedical discoveries and creating strategic alliances, each session included interactive elements and the chance to network with potential partners from the Anschutz campus and beyond.
Attendees got to know Jodie Morrison, CEO of Q32 Bio, and Kimberly Muller, Executive Director of CU Innovations, through their Fireside Chat Keynote.
Terri Carrothers
Executive Vice Chancellor for Administration and Finance, Chief Financial Officer, CU Anschutz
Lily Elizabeth Feldman, BS, PhD Candidate
(Providing Speaker Introduction)
Senior Startup Toolbox Fellow
CU Innovations
Demetria M. Bolden PhD, MBA
Assistant Professor of Medicine, CU Anschutz, Associate Director, I-Corps
Robin Deterding, MD
Chief Pediatric Pulmonary and Sleep Medicine, CU Anschutz, Medical Director, Breathing Institute, Children's Hospital Colorado, CEO, CMO & Co-Founder, Now Vitals
Sharon Lake MS
(Moderator)
Entrepreneur, Founder & Board Chair, Coruna Medical LLC, Founder, Preview Medical, Founder, Cutagenesis
Jim Lambert PhD
Associate Research Professor of Pathology, CU Anschutz, President & Founder, Vona Oncology
Gali Baler PhD
Managing Director of Strategy & Operations
Strategy, Operations, Ventures & Investments
Rama Haris, MBA, BS
Advanced Industries Senior Manager, Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade
Praful Shah PhD, MBA
Board of Directors, PharmaJet, Board of Directors, Alliance for Collective Action
Heather Gilmartin PhD, NP
Associate Director, Dissemination & Implementation Research Core, CCTSI, Assistant Professor, CU Anschutz
Congratulations to the judge vote winner, NowVitals pitched by Robin Deterding, MD, and the audience vote winner, Vināśa Oncology pitched by Sujatha Venkataraman, PhD!
Sharon Lake MS
Entrepreneur, Founder & Board Chair, Coruna Medical LLC, Founder, Preview Medical, Founder, Cutagenesis
Praful Shah PhD, MBA
Board of Directors, PharmaJet, Board of Directors, Alliance for Collective Action
With sessions featuring scientific talks, career panels, and a 2-hour networking lunch, RMBTS offered a prime platform to highlight scientific advancements and career opportunities, and foster collaboration within Colorado's scientific community.
Event Sponsors
Thank you to our sponsors for making this forum possible! We are greatly appreciative of your continued support.
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