Katherine Pollard Email & Phone Number

Ann Arbor, Mi, Us

Katherine Pollard is an Associate Director of Licensing with a focus on commercializing medical device technologies developed at the University of Michigan.

Toledo, Ohio, United States

In addition to my 2017-2022 Licensing Associate responsibilities:-Build relationships with inventors and be informed about their research interests-Bring in all invention disclosures; Assist inventors with filling in IDF-Evaluate invention disclosures -Present Technology Transfer education to faculty, staff, and students

Toledo, Ohio, United States

The University of Toledo Business Incubator (UTBI) offers services and rental space to start-up companies and budding entrepreneurs. My role within UTBI creates and manages tenant roadmaps to graduation.

I work with investigators to commercialize technologies developed throughout the course of their research. Technologies: Life Sciences, Physical Sciences, Medical Devices Responsibilities:-Encourage invention disclosures-Prior art searching-Assist inventors with presentations for an internal patent committee-Create marketing materials for technologies-Identify markets, perform market research-Build relationships with industry partners and be informed about… Show more I work with investigators to commercialize technologies developed throughout the course of their research. Technologies: Life Sciences, Physical Sciences, Medical Devices Responsibilities:-Encourage invention disclosures-Prior art searching-Assist inventors with presentations for an internal patent committee-Create marketing materials for technologies-Identify markets, perform market research-Build relationships with industry partners and be informed about their needs -Make matches between our inventions and industry-Agreements: NDA, MTA, IIA, license agreements Show less

I assisted in the start-up of a new lab space, ensuring compliance with regulatory bodies, and developing inventory systems. I was responsible for procurement, saving 20% of all costs in the first 3 months. I also was involved in implementing research projects.

• Coauthor on peer-reviewed scientific manuscripts• Reviewed and was innovative in designing and developing protocols• Trained employees in techniques, safety and regulations, and lab duties • Facilitated project work with internal and external collaborators, both within and outside the U.S.• Communicated with vendors, technical support, and supply chain management for repairs, ordering, troubleshooting, completion of an invention disclosure, and vendor comparisons… Show more • Coauthor on peer-reviewed scientific manuscripts• Reviewed and was innovative in designing and developing protocols• Trained employees in techniques, safety and regulations, and lab duties • Facilitated project work with internal and external collaborators, both within and outside the U.S.• Communicated with vendors, technical support, and supply chain management for repairs, ordering, troubleshooting, completion of an invention disclosure, and vendor comparisons • Managed general lab and primer inventories, ordering, including some assistance in budgeting• Conducted and refined tissue/cell culture techniques, including rat and mouse Kupffer cells and hepatocyte isolations, treating and collecting cells for protein or MTT analysis• Performed molecular techniques, such as RNA isolation and quantification, cDNA synthesis, qPCR, chemistry analyses, western blotting, improved process for adipose RNA isolation saving ~$4,000 per year. • Followed IACUC guidelines and trained in animal handling (rat, mouse) including feeding, weighing, IP injections, exsanguination and liver perfusion while under anesthesia, and preparation of anesthesia• Performed maintenance on equipment, such as peristaltic pumps, elutriators, and water baths Show less

Performed moderately complex tests in the departments of Urinalysis, Coagulation, Microbiology, Chemistry, and Hematology.Ensured specimen quality and integrity and verified results were reflective of a patient's condition.

Promoted twice in 10 months (This occurred quickly because our branch was new, and they were looking to promote top performers from within).Monitored professionalism and neutrality of interviewers to meet customer standards. Creatively employed techniques to meet customer requirements for quality assurance. Completed reports and calculated statistics.

Sold at least $400 worth of magazine renewals per evening in an outbound call center.Reached Sr Teleservicer status for meeting goal of at least $400 per evening for over a consecutive year.

Master Of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Business Administration And Management, General, 3.8

Bachelor’S Degree, Biotechnology, 3.9

Activities and Societies: Choose Ohio First Scholar, Student Quality Advisory Committee