Academic and Industry Collaboration to Spark Innovation for Real World Impact

Abstract

There are major challenges in life sciences and healthcare that only a multi-disciplinary team with combined technical skills, knowledge and resources can address. A team comprise of faculty from academic institutions working with industry gives faculty members and their students an opportunity to see their research/know-how develop and a potential to have real-world impact. Such collaborations has the potential to produce breakthrough discoveries and innovation. A case study will be presented to illustrate best practices.