Join the Vanderbilt Center for Technology Transfer and Commercialization for a Lunch and Learn Event! Lunch will be provided to the first 50 attendees to arrive.
Event Details
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)
Can Patents Block My Research?:
Navigating Innovation and Intellectual Property
About the Speaker: Alan Bentley
Assistant Vice Chancellor for Technology Transfer & Intellectual Property Development
Alan joined CTTC in June 2011 and is responsible for directing all aspects of the office, focusing on faculty service and transactional efficiency. Since his arrival, Alan has focused on strengthening faculty engagement, streamlining technology transfer processes, and creating new pathways for research commercialization. In doing so, he has positioned CTTC as a catalyst for entrepreneurship and innovation by launching programs for startup support, facilitating seed investments, and fostering connections across disciplines.
Learn more about Alan by viewing his leadership profile and interview here.