CTTC has more than 300 years of collective experience in academic technology transfer. The team works closely with companies to align Vanderbilt technologies with the optimal commercialization pathways, helping faculty navigate each unique route to commercialization and ensuring Vanderbilt research achieves its intended impact in the world.
Commercialization Process
Learn how Vanderbilt evaluates, protects, and advances innovations from disclosure through licensing, startup, formation, and commercialization.
Licensing Team
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Chris Harris, Ph.D.
Executive Director, Licensing
Biotechnology and Health Sciences Licensing
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Michael Villalobos, Ph.D.
Assistant Director, Life Sciences Licensing
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Karen Rufus, D.H.A., M.H.A.
Assistant Director, Corporate Contracts
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Michael Coyle, M.S.
Licensing Officer
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Greg Pawel, Ph.D.
Licensing Officer
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Cameron Sargent, Ph.D.
Licensing Officer
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Carlos Detrés-Román, Ph.D.
Licensing Analyst
Physical Sciences and Engineering Licensing
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Taylor Jordan, J.D.
Assistant Director, Physical Sciences Licensing
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Masood Machingal, Ph.D.
Assistant Director, Digital Technologies
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Philip Swaney, Ph.D.
Manager, Licensing and Strategic Initiatives
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Virinchi Juttukonda, M.S.
Senior Licensing Officer
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J. Brennen Carr, Ph.D.
Licensing Analyst