The U.Va-Coulter Partnership
The Coulter Foundation chose U.Va. BME as a site for the Translational Partners Award because of our position at the intersection of the School of Engineering and Medicine and commitment to translational research. The University also has many of the elements in place for a successful system of translational research. They include the Darden School’s Batten Institute for entrepreneurial leadership and a number of University-wide initiatives such as the U.Va. Patent Foundation and Project Gateway.
Key U.Va. Partners
#12 department of biomedical engineering (US News)
Tom Skalak, PhD, Professor and Chair of Biomedical Engineering, is the principal investigator (PI) for the Coulter Translational Partnership Award.
David Chen, MS, MBA, is the Coulter Project Director for the U.Va. BME. David also holds a joint appointment in the School of Medicine dean’s office, where he oversees identification and development of translational research projects.
#10 state-assisted medical school (US News)
Erik Hewlett, MD, is the Senior Associate Dean for Research for the School of Medicine.
#13 school of business (US News)
Philippe Sommer, MBA, Director of Entrepreneurship Programs.
#26 school of nursing (US News)
Catherine Kane, PhD, RN, is the Director of Nursing Ventures, a joint program of the School of Nursing and Medical Center Nursing. She oversees the Entrepreneurial Resource Center. Deborah Conway, RN, MSN, directs the Health Care Product Evaluation Center.
Executive Director Robert MacWright and his staff oversee the technology transfer process at the University of Virginia.
The office of economic development serves the University community by promoting connections to external programs, services, and networks.
Wallace H. Coulter Foundation
U.Va. Biomedical Engineering
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