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!
Rebecca Hartsough MS, BA
Director Strategic Accounts, Vaccines, PPD
Rebecca loved science from childhood, majored in Biology at Oberlin College, then worked as a lab tech for 2 years at University of Michigan in Human Genetics. After getting her MS from Baylor College of Medicine, she started in sales at REI during the recession, while applying for many sales jobs in biotech. After 6 months at VWR on this campus, CU Boulder and NJH, she started at Promega corp and stayed for 11 years, covering the mountain west, and focusing on reference labs. She then made the jump to CROs, selling services for IVD and medical devices. As of October 2023, she’s now at PPD, selling the immunology assays needed for vaccine clinical trials to all major vaccine companies in the US and APAC.
Rebecca Hartsough MS, BA
Director Strategic Accounts, Vaccines, PPD
Rebecca loved science from childhood, majored in Biology at Oberlin College, then worked as a lab tech for 2 years at University of Michigan in Human Genetics. After getting her MS from Baylor College of Medicine, she started in sales at REI during the recession, while applying for many sales jobs in biotech. After 6 months at VWR on this campus, CU Boulder and NJH, she started at Promega corp and stayed for 11 years, covering the mountain west, and focusing on reference labs. She then made the jump to CROs, selling services for IVD and medical devices. As of October 2023, she’s now at PPD, selling the immunology assays needed for vaccine clinical trials to all major vaccine companies in the US and APAC.
Rebecca Hartsough MS, BA
Director Strategic Accounts, Vaccines, PPD
Rebecca loved science from childhood, majored in Biology at Oberlin College, then worked as a lab tech for 2 years at University of Michigan in Human Genetics. After getting her MS from Baylor College of Medicine, she started in sales at REI during the recession, while applying for many sales jobs in biotech. After 6 months at VWR on this campus, CU Boulder and NJH, she started at Promega corp and stayed for 11 years, covering the mountain west, and focusing on reference labs. She then made the jump to CROs, selling services for IVD and medical devices. As of October 2023, she’s now at PPD, selling the immunology assays needed for vaccine clinical trials to all major vaccine companies in the US and APAC.
Rebecca Hartsough MS, BA
Director Strategic Accounts, Vaccines, PPD
Rebecca loved science from childhood, majored in Biology at Oberlin College, then worked as a lab tech for 2 years at University of Michigan in Human Genetics. After getting her MS from Baylor College of Medicine, she started in sales at REI during the recession, while applying for many sales jobs in biotech. After 6 months at VWR on this campus, CU Boulder and NJH, she started at Promega corp and stayed for 11 years, covering the mountain west, and focusing on reference labs. She then made the jump to CROs, selling services for IVD and medical devices. As of October 2023, she’s now at PPD, selling the immunology assays needed for vaccine clinical trials to all major vaccine companies in the US and APAC.
Rebecca Hartsough MS, BA
Director Strategic Accounts, Vaccines, PPD
Rebecca loved science from childhood, majored in Biology at Oberlin College, then worked as a lab tech for 2 years at University of Michigan in Human Genetics. After getting her MS from Baylor College of Medicine, she started in sales at REI during the recession, while applying for many sales jobs in biotech. After 6 months at VWR on this campus, CU Boulder and NJH, she started at Promega corp and stayed for 11 years, covering the mountain west, and focusing on reference labs. She then made the jump to CROs, selling services for IVD and medical devices. As of October 2023, she’s now at PPD, selling the immunology assays needed for vaccine clinical trials to all major vaccine companies in the US and APAC.
Rebecca Hartsough MS, BA
Director Strategic Accounts, Vaccines, PPD
Rebecca loved science from childhood, majored in Biology at Oberlin College, then worked as a lab tech for 2 years at University of Michigan in Human Genetics. After getting her MS from Baylor College of Medicine, she started in sales at REI during the recession, while applying for many sales jobs in biotech. After 6 months at VWR on this campus, CU Boulder and NJH, she started at Promega corp and stayed for 11 years, covering the mountain west, and focusing on reference labs. She then made the jump to CROs, selling services for IVD and medical devices. As of October 2023, she’s now at PPD, selling the immunology assays needed for vaccine clinical trials to all major vaccine companies in the US and APAC.
Rebecca Hartsough MS, BA
Director Strategic Accounts, Vaccines, PPD
Rebecca loved science from childhood, majored in Biology at Oberlin College, then worked as a lab tech for 2 years at University of Michigan in Human Genetics. After getting her MS from Baylor College of Medicine, she started in sales at REI during the recession, while applying for many sales jobs in biotech. After 6 months at VWR on this campus, CU Boulder and NJH, she started at Promega corp and stayed for 11 years, covering the mountain west, and focusing on reference labs. She then made the jump to CROs, selling services for IVD and medical devices. As of October 2023, she’s now at PPD, selling the immunology assays needed for vaccine clinical trials to all major vaccine companies in the US and APAC.
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.
Rebecca Hartsough MS, BA
Director Strategic Accounts, Vaccines, PPD
Rebecca loved science from childhood, majored in Biology at Oberlin College, then worked as a lab tech for 2 years at University of Michigan in Human Genetics. After getting her MS from Baylor College of Medicine, she started in sales at REI during the recession, while applying for many sales jobs in biotech. After 6 months at VWR on this campus, CU Boulder and NJH, she started at Promega corp and stayed for 11 years, covering the mountain west, and focusing on reference labs. She then made the jump to CROs, selling services for IVD and medical devices. As of October 2023, she’s now at PPD, selling the immunology assays needed for vaccine clinical trials to all major vaccine companies in the US and APAC.
Rebecca Hartsough MS, BA
Director Strategic Accounts, Vaccines, PPD
Rebecca loved science from childhood, majored in Biology at Oberlin College, then worked as a lab tech for 2 years at University of Michigan in Human Genetics. After getting her MS from Baylor College of Medicine, she started in sales at REI during the recession, while applying for many sales jobs in biotech. After 6 months at VWR on this campus, CU Boulder and NJH, she started at Promega corp and stayed for 11 years, covering the mountain west, and focusing on reference labs. She then made the jump to CROs, selling services for IVD and medical devices. As of October 2023, she’s now at PPD, selling the immunology assays needed for vaccine clinical trials to all major vaccine companies in the US and APAC.
Rebecca Hartsough MS, BA
Director Strategic Accounts, Vaccines, PPD
Rebecca loved science from childhood, majored in Biology at Oberlin College, then worked as a lab tech for 2 years at University of Michigan in Human Genetics. After getting her MS from Baylor College of Medicine, she started in sales at REI during the recession, while applying for many sales jobs in biotech. After 6 months at VWR on this campus, CU Boulder and NJH, she started at Promega corp and stayed for 11 years, covering the mountain west, and focusing on reference labs. She then made the jump to CROs, selling services for IVD and medical devices. As of October 2023, she’s now at PPD, selling the immunology assays needed for vaccine clinical trials to all major vaccine companies in the US and APAC.
Rebecca loved science from childhood, majored in Biology at Oberlin College, then worked as a lab tech for 2 years at University of Michigan in Human Genetics. After getting her MS from Baylor College of Medicine, she started in sales at REI during the recession, while applying for many sales jobs in biotech. After 6 months at VWR on this campus, CU Boulder and NJH, she started at Promega corp and stayed for 11 years, covering the mountain west, and focusing on reference labs. She then made the jump to CROs, selling services for IVD and medical devices. As of October 2023, she’s now at PPD, selling the immunology assays needed for vaccine clinical trials to all major vaccine companies in the US and APAC.
Rebecca Hartsough MS, BA
Director Strategic Accounts, Vaccines, PPD
Rebecca loved science from childhood, majored in Biology at Oberlin College, then worked as a lab tech for 2 years at University of Michigan in Human Genetics. After getting her MS from Baylor College of Medicine, she started in sales at REI during the recession, while applying for many sales jobs in biotech. After 6 months at VWR on this campus, CU Boulder and NJH, she started at Promega corp and stayed for 11 years, covering the mountain west, and focusing on reference labs. She then made the jump to CROs, selling services for IVD and medical devices. As of October 2023, she’s now at PPD, selling the immunology assays needed for vaccine clinical trials to all major vaccine companies in the US and APAC.
Rebecca Hartsough MS, BA
Director Strategic Accounts, Vaccines, PPD
Rebecca loved science from childhood, majored in Biology at Oberlin College, then worked as a lab tech for 2 years at University of Michigan in Human Genetics. After getting her MS from Baylor College of Medicine, she started in sales at REI during the recession, while applying for many sales jobs in biotech. After 6 months at VWR on this campus, CU Boulder and NJH, she started at Promega corp and stayed for 11 years, covering the mountain west, and focusing on reference labs. She then made the jump to CROs, selling services for IVD and medical devices. As of October 2023, she’s now at PPD, selling the immunology assays needed for vaccine clinical trials to all major vaccine companies in the US and APAC.
Congratulations to the judge vote winner, NowVitals pitched by Robin Deterding, MD, and the audience vote winner, Vināśa Oncology pitched by Sujatha Venkataraman, PhD!
Rebecca Hartsough MS, BA
Director Strategic Accounts, Vaccines, PPD
Rebecca loved science from childhood, majored in Biology at Oberlin College, then worked as a lab tech for 2 years at University of Michigan in Human Genetics. After getting her MS from Baylor College of Medicine, she started in sales at REI during the recession, while applying for many sales jobs in biotech. After 6 months at VWR on this campus, CU Boulder and NJH, she started at Promega corp and stayed for 11 years, covering the mountain west, and focusing on reference labs. She then made the jump to CROs, selling services for IVD and medical devices. As of October 2023, she’s now at PPD, selling the immunology assays needed for vaccine clinical trials to all major vaccine companies in the US and APAC.
Rebecca Hartsough MS, BA
Director Strategic Accounts, Vaccines, PPD
Rebecca loved science from childhood, majored in Biology at Oberlin College, then worked as a lab tech for 2 years at University of Michigan in Human Genetics. After getting her MS from Baylor College of Medicine, she started in sales at REI during the recession, while applying for many sales jobs in biotech. After 6 months at VWR on this campus, CU Boulder and NJH, she started at Promega corp and stayed for 11 years, covering the mountain west, and focusing on reference labs. She then made the jump to CROs, selling services for IVD and medical devices. As of October 2023, she’s now at PPD, selling the immunology assays needed for vaccine clinical trials to all major vaccine companies in the US and APAC.
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.
Rebecca Hartsough MS, BA
Director Strategic Accounts, Vaccines, PPD
Rebecca loved science from childhood, majored in Biology at Oberlin College, then worked as a lab tech for 2 years at University of Michigan in Human Genetics. After getting her MS from Baylor College of Medicine, she started in sales at REI during the recession, while applying for many sales jobs in biotech. After 6 months at VWR on this campus, CU Boulder and NJH, she started at Promega corp and stayed for 11 years, covering the mountain west, and focusing on reference labs. She then made the jump to CROs, selling services for IVD and medical devices. As of October 2023, she’s now at PPD, selling the immunology assays needed for vaccine clinical trials to all major vaccine companies in the US and APAC.
Rebecca Hartsough MS, BA
Director Strategic Accounts, Vaccines, PPD
Rebecca loved science from childhood, majored in Biology at Oberlin College, then worked as a lab tech for 2 years at University of Michigan in Human Genetics. After getting her MS from Baylor College of Medicine, she started in sales at REI during the recession, while applying for many sales jobs in biotech. After 6 months at VWR on this campus, CU Boulder and NJH, she started at Promega corp and stayed for 11 years, covering the mountain west, and focusing on reference labs. She then made the jump to CROs, selling services for IVD and medical devices. As of October 2023, she’s now at PPD, selling the immunology assays needed for vaccine clinical trials to all major vaccine companies in the US and APAC.
Rebecca Hartsough MS, BA
Director Strategic Accounts, Vaccines, PPD
Rebecca loved science from childhood, majored in Biology at Oberlin College, then worked as a lab tech for 2 years at University of Michigan in Human Genetics. After getting her MS from Baylor College of Medicine, she started in sales at REI during the recession, while applying for many sales jobs in biotech. After 6 months at VWR on this campus, CU Boulder and NJH, she started at Promega corp and stayed for 11 years, covering the mountain west, and focusing on reference labs. She then made the jump to CROs, selling services for IVD and medical devices. As of October 2023, she’s now at PPD, selling the immunology assays needed for vaccine clinical trials to all major vaccine companies in the US and APAC.
Rebecca Hartsough MS, BA
Director Strategic Accounts, Vaccines, PPD
Rebecca loved science from childhood, majored in Biology at Oberlin College, then worked as a lab tech for 2 years at University of Michigan in Human Genetics. After getting her MS from Baylor College of Medicine, she started in sales at REI during the recession, while applying for many sales jobs in biotech. After 6 months at VWR on this campus, CU Boulder and NJH, she started at Promega corp and stayed for 11 years, covering the mountain west, and focusing on reference labs. She then made the jump to CROs, selling services for IVD and medical devices. As of October 2023, she’s now at PPD, selling the immunology assays needed for vaccine clinical trials to all major vaccine companies in the US and APAC.
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