AUTM on the Air

Dec 11 2024 234 ep. 38 mins 29
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AUTM on the AIR is the weekly podcast that brings you conversations about the impact of research commercialization and the people who make it happen. Join us for interviews with patent and licensing professionals, innovators, entrepreneurs, and tech transfer leaders on the issues and trends that matter most.  

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Adapting to Change: Insights on Europe’s Unitary Patent System with Robert Alderson and Mariella Massaro

Dec 11 2024 44 mins  
In 2024, the European patent system is undergoing one of its most significant transformations in decades. The introduction of the Unitary Patent and the Unified Patent Court is reshaping how intellectual property is protected and enforced across Europe. For innovators and businesses alike, this marks a pivotal moment—one that promises streamlined processes but also introduces new

Redefining Leadership: How CIOs Are Leading Universities into the Future with Kimberly Gramm and Glen Gardner

Dec 04 2024 51 mins  
The role of Chief Innovation Officer is transforming the way universities approach innovation and entrepreneurship. Once confined to the corporate world, this position is now becoming a cornerstone of academic leadership, enabling institutions to centralize their efforts around economic growth, interdisciplinary collaboration, and societal impact. Universities like MIT, Penn State,

Suspenders4Hope: How Tech Transfer Is Helping Transform Lives

Nov 20 2024 46 mins  
Did you know that the restaurant and construction industries have among the highest suicide rates in the country? That's where Wichita State University's Suspenders4Hope initiative comes in, combining ingenuity and compassion to address mental health issues head-on. This breakthrough endeavor began as a campus-based campaign for suicide prevention and mental wellness traini

Balancing Innovation and Integrity: Ethical AI in Tech Transfer with Charles Holloran

Nov 13 2024 44 mins  
Are we ready for the ethical challenges AI brings to Tech Transfer? Today’s episode dives into artificial intelligence's rapidly evolving role in tech transfer, examining the frameworks that help us navigate its legal, societal, and ethical complexities. Our guest, Charles Halloran, brings deep expertise in technology licensing and intellectual property, with a career that sp

AI in Action: Transforming Outbound Marketing for Tech Transfer Success with Andrew Rankin

Nov 06 2024 31 mins  
What if artificial intelligence could do more than just automate tasks? What if it could open doors to partnerships and markets we have never considered? In today’s episode, we’re exploring how AI is reshaping outbound marketing strategies in Technology Transfer, turning complex innovations into viable, real-world solutions. This isn’t just about tech—it’s about discoveri

Revitalizing Rural America: The Role of University Tech Transfer and Cooperative Extension with Dr. Richard Cahoon

Oct 30 2024 39 mins  
For decades, rural areas have faced a steady decline—losing economic opportunities, grappling with the "brain drain" as creatives and young people migrate to urban centers, and watching local industries falter. But what if university Tech Transfer offices (TTOs) could reverse this trend and be the spark for rural revitalization? Today’s episode explores this potential w

Inside the CRISPR Patent Wars: Innovation, Rights, and Legal Battles with Dr. Kevin Noonan

Oct 23 2024 54 mins  
In recent years, CRISPR technology has emerged as a game-changer in the world of gene editing, unlocking remarkable possibilities across various sectors, including healthcare, agriculture, and environmental science.But what is CRISPR? CRISPR stands for "Clustered Regularly Interspaced Short Palindromic Repeats" and is based on an ancient function of prokaryotes—single-cel

Guardians of Ancient Wisdom: Navigating Indigenous IP in Tech Transfer with Graham Strong

Oct 16 2024 35 mins  
What if the next technology or scientific breakthrough is hidden in ancient tribal knowledge? Today, we'll look at Indigenous knowledge and intellectual property, and how Tech Transfer Offices deal with the specific issues of protecting and honoring these cultural assets. We're delighted to welcome Graham Strong, Otago Innovation's commercialization manager with over 25

The Business of Bourbon: IP, Innovation, and Kentucky's Finest with Dr. Greg Tucker

Oct 09 2024 60 mins  
The bourbon industry is a major economic driver for the Kentucky region, with 95% of the world's bourbon supply made and aged in the Bluegrass State. There’s more behind those barrels than aging whisky. I’m joined by Dr. Greg Tucker , a licensing manager and commercialization specialist III at the University of Louisville. His extensive experience includes negotiating busin

Harnessing The Power of AI for Tech Transfer Professionals with Peter Bittner and D’vorah Graeser

Oct 02 2024 33 mins  
AI is transforming the tech transfer industry, but how can we stay ahead of this rapidly evolving technology and fully leverage its capabilities? In this episode, we explore how AI is becoming an essential tool, helping accelerate licensing deals, identify the right industry partners, and market innovations more effectively.To dive deeper into these advancements, we offer a sneak p