Vanderbilt offers industry partners access to world-class research expertise, state-of-the-art core facilities, and a culture built for real-world impact. Whether you’re interested in sponsoring research, accessing specialized equipment and technical capabilities, or exploring longer-term strategic collaborations, CTTC’s Industry Collaborations team is here to serve as your point of connection. We work with companies of all sizes to structure flexible, business-friendly agreements that accelerate innovation, manage risk, and move ideas efficiently from lab to marketplace.
Our Mission
To identify, support, and steward industry research partnerships across Vanderbilt University and Vanderbilt University Medical Center to promote research translation, diversify research funding sources, and strengthen the regional innovation ecosystem.
Connect with the Industry Collaborations team
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Christopher Rowe
Executive Director, Industry Collaborations
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Sandy DeWald
Assistant Director, Industry Collaborations
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Swapneeta Date
Assistant Director, Life Sciences Collaborations