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Abhishek Dubey is a leader in cyber-physical systems and artificial intelligence, Vanderbilt College of Connect Computing's Associate Dean for Research, Chancellor Faculty Fellow, and Director of SCOPE lab.
The FY25 Highlights report showcases strong performance in technology transfer, intellectual property development, and commercialization activities for Fiscal Year 2025.
Vanderbilt CTTC had an exceptional 2025 fiscal year, setting all-time records across multiple metrics while expanding the university's innovation impact.
In fiscal year 2025, Vanderbilt University and Vanderbilt University Medical Center launched 16 startups with faculty and staff across diverse disciplines.
In FY25, CTTC experienced growth in technology disclosures, licensing transactions, industry-sponsored research, and startups launched.
The 2025 honorees represent diverse fields from infectious disease therapeutics to neuroscience drug discovery and biomedical engineering.
The New Venture Development team supports startups spun-out from Vanderbilt research by assessing concepts, assisting in company formation, and building relationships with investors.
The Innovation Catalyst Fund has proven essential to transforming Vanderbilt’s research into real-world solutions by providing key translational financial support that bridges visionary ideas and practical applications.
The Innovation Ambassadors program trains ambassadors—faculty volunteers from departments across campus—to be peer resources for colleagues who are exploring pathways to commercialization.
Craig Lindsley, Executive Director of the Warren Center for Neuroscience Drug Discovery (WCNDD) and Christopher James, CEO and Founder of Kifa Therapeutics, have partnered to develop innovative treatments for Parkinson’s disease.
The Industry Collaborations team connects corporate partners with Vanderbilt's research capabilities to enhance R&D efforts.
A $1 million grant from Eli Lilly and Company will fund a two-year project intended to bridge the gaps in obesity treatment by leveraging AI technologies at Vanderbilt University Medical Center.
Vanderbilt emphasizes innovation as a central pillar of its mission by actively contributing to broader innovation ecosystems on a local, national, and global level.
Vanderbilt University and its Center for Technology Transfer and Commercialization hosted the inaugural Southeast Venture Showcase April 21–23 at the W Nashville hotel.
The CTTC transforms intellectual property into industry applications, fosters regional economic development through local licensing, and supports the creation of new ventures.