Article: Tracy Bryant Photo Credit: NIH | Photo Illustration: Jeffrey C. Chase October 7, 2024
Stephanie Fertig, director of the Small Business Innovation Program at the National Institutes of Health (NIH), the world’s largest public funder of biomedical research, will discuss research at the University of Delaware on Tuesday, Oct. 29. Become a featured speaker at a translation workshop. Science, Technology, and Advanced Research (STAR) Campus.
“Research translation” refers to the process of converting discoveries and new technologies into practical applications that benefit society.
Innovators from UD, Delaware State University, and regional small businesses interested in networking, academic collaboration, and commercialization-driven R&D funding opportunities are invited to participate. You are also encouraged to bring posters or prototypes to showcase your innovation.
Mr. Fertig has more than 20 years of experience in translational research, having led the creation and implementation of multiple programs at NIH focused on small business and product development, and currently serves as director of the agency’s Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR). and Supervising Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Program. These Congressional-mandated reserve programs provide more than $1.3 billion annually to small business concerns.
During his presentation, Mr. Fertig will provide attendees with a roadmap for navigating the SBIR/STTR opportunity. She holds a BA in Chemistry with a minor in Physics from the University of Virginia and an MBA from the University of Maryland.
The workshop will be held in the North Atrium of the STAR Campus Health Sciences Building from 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. In addition to Fertig’s presentation (11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.), the program will include an innovation showcase and networking, case studies, and one-on-one meetings with representatives from the NIH and the Delaware Small Business Development Center. Includes meeting opportunities. Lunch will be provided.
Register for the workshop through this website.
This event is sponsored by the Institute for Engineering Driven Health, the College of Health Sciences, and the Delaware Small Business Development Center.
