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Gabrielle Gold-von Simson1, Michal Gilon-Yanai2, Colleen Gillespie3
1The NYU Grossman School of Medicine Hassenfeld Children's Hospital at NYU Langone New York, NY.
Scientia (Bristol, England)
|July 1, 2021
Summary
A new academic program trains medical and engineering graduates in entrepreneurship to commercialize biomedical innovations. This initiative equips students and faculty with essential skills for the life sciences industry.
Area of Science:
- Biomedical Engineering
- Life Sciences
- Entrepreneurship Education
Background:
- Recent scientific and technological advances necessitate entrepreneurship training for life sciences graduates.
- There is a growing need for individuals skilled in commercializing biomedical innovations.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop and implement an academic program focused on entrepreneurship for medical and engineering students and faculty.
- To equip participants with the necessary skills to successfully bring new biomedical technologies to market.
Main Methods:
- Development of a specialized academic curriculum.
- Collaboration between experts in academic program implementation, education, and dissemination science.
- Training delivery to students and faculty members.
Main Results:
- The program successfully trains students and faculty in biomedical entrepreneurship.
- Participants gain skills to navigate the process of commercializing new technologies.
Conclusions:
- The established program effectively addresses the need for entrepreneurship training in the life sciences.
- This initiative fosters innovation and commercialization within the biomedical field.
