The inaugural Innovator Network event will feature a panel of three outstanding UC Davis scientists who have launched or are on track to launch human health products:

Dr. Carlito B. Lebrilla has channeled his mass spectrometry research into identifying biomarkers for cancer.
Dr. Ishita Shah's research on antibacterial peptides in human milk in collaboration with Dr. Lebrilla and two other UC Davis professors, Dr. Bruce German and Dr. David Mills, led to them co-founding a company for bioactive milk.
Dr. Judith Van De Water’s immunology research led to developing a detection method for autism.

We will find out what first inspired them to look for direct applications of their research, how they navigated that transition, and what advice they may have for scientists who are wondering if or how to get started as entrepreneurs.

Attendees will also learn about the available resources to support innovation on campus, and will have the opportunity to brainstorm with peers about their possible paths to entrepreneurship.

This event is intended for upper division graduate students, postdocs, and faculty and staff. Read more here.

Pizza and coffee will be served.

Innovator Network: Innovations in Human Health