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— The latest episode of “WisBusiness: the Show” features remarks from Kevin Boggs, director of the Office of Technology Development at the Medical College of Wisconsin.
He discusses MCW’s key role in training doctors and other health care professionals in the state, as well as how the office he leads helps commercialize research and technology. The conversation sheds light on how the current government-backed tech transfer model came about.
“My office is responsible for identifying advances in technology — that could be drugs, it could be medical devices — that will improve health care, improve the human condition,” he said.
The episode also previews upcoming events hosted by the Wisconsin Technology Council, which produces the show.
Watch the show here and find more episodes here.
— In a recent opinion piece published by WARF, Exact Sciences Chairman and CEO Kevin Conroy touts the impact of the patenting and licensing organization.
He says the Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation has “advanced science and created economic opportunities” beyond the borders of Wisconsin through its role supporting UW-Madison research. WARF this year is celebrating its centennial anniversary as the university’s independent technology transfer office.
Conroy says the group’s impact goes beyond individual companies and has helped build an ecosystem of innovation that helps “startups grow, researchers thrive and investors see real returns.” Still, he notes a lack of early-stage capital poses a challenge for this segment of the state economy.
He notes Madison-area venture funds such as HealthX and Venture Investors, as well as WARF’s own venture fund, are playing an important role but Madison still falls behind the coastal regions when it comes to investment dollars.
Conroy says WARF has done a good job of bringing in researchers and supporting them, but argues for a greater focus on attracting and retaining top talent to compete with major research institutions such as Stanford and MIT.
“Looking ahead, the opportunities are immense,” he wrote. “Fields like artificial intelligence, quantum computing, nuclear energy and life sciences will shape the future, and UW-Madison is well-positioned to play a prominent role.”
The piece from Conroy is the first in a series of essays from WARF on Wisconsin ingenuity, with more being published throughout the year. See more on the series in the release below.
Read the full opinion piece.
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