The Center for Technology Transfer and Commercialization (CTTC) launched a Lunch and Learn series designed to help faculty translate their research discoveries into meaningful real-world applications. Through this series, researchers will gain valuable insights into innovation, intellectual property, commercialization pathways, and the startup landscape—all while balancing their academic careers. See below for upcoming events in the series.
UPCOMING EVENT
From Idea to IP: Essential IP Information for Scientists
- Date: Thursday, March 26, 2026
- Time: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
- Location: Vanderbilt University Alumni Hall Memorial Room (2205 West End Ave, Nashville, TN 37240)
- Featuring: Alan Bentley, Assistant Vice Chancellor for Technology Transfer & Intellectual Property Development
Alan Bentley will cover everything researchers need to know about turning ideas into protected intellectual property and pathways to commercialization. Lunch will be provided to the first 50 attendees to arrive.
Learn more and register here.
PREVIOUS EVENTS
Can Patents Block My Research? Navigating Innovation and Intellectual Property
- Date: Tuesday, September 23, 2025
- Time: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
- Location: Vanderbilt University Alumni Hall Memorial Room (2205 West End Ave, Nashville, TN 37240)
- Speaker: Alan Bentley, Assistant Vice Chancellor for Technology Transfer & Intellectual Property Development
Led by Alan Bentley, this session discussed how to navigate the intellectual property landscape while advancing innovation in your field. In case you missed it: View Event Recap.
Making an Impact While Keeping Your Day Job: How to Commercialize Research While Staying True to Academic Values and Career Goals
- Date: Thursday, November 20, 2025
- Time: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
- Location: Vanderbilt University Alumni Hall Memorial Room (2205 West End Ave, Nashville, TN 37240)
- Speaker: Panel featuring James Weimer, Ph.D.; Abhishek Dubey, Ph.D.; and Duke Herrell, MD, FACS
This panel session included insights into how faculty can pursue innovation and entrepreneurial activities while balancing their research, teaching, and clinical responsibilities.
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Last updated: January 23, 2026