Commercialisation Seminars 2009

Pathways from Science to Wealth Seminar Series 2009

The following seminars were held in 2009 along with brief video highlights.

SEMESTER ONE 2009

Seminar 1 – (11 March 2009, Clayton)
Professor David Gearing
Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences
Monash University

http://www.med.monash.edu

Seminar 2 – Role of a University (18 March 2009, Clayton)
Professor Rod Hill
Pro Vice-Chancellor, Industry Engagement & Commercialisation
Monash University

http://www.monash.edu.au/industryengagement

Seminar 3 – IP and Innovations (25 March 2009, Clayton)
Mark Paulson
Partner / Patent Attorney
Jones Day
http://www.jonesday.com/

Seminar 4 - Commercialisation IP (8 April 2009, Clayton)
Kerry Hegarty
CEO
Sienna Cancer Diagnostics

http://www.siennadiagnostics.com.au

Seminar 5 – Commercialisation (22 April 2009, Clayton)
Ian Dixon
Executive Director & CEO
Genscreen Pty Ltd
http://www.genscreen.com.au

Seminar 6 – Role of Government (29 April 2009, Clayton)
Amanda Caples
Director - Biotechnology
Department of Innovation, Industry and Regional Development

http://www.diird.vic.gov.au

Seminar 7 – Spin Outs (13 May 2009, Clayton)
Hun Gan
Director
Starfish Ventures

http://www.starfishvc.com

Seminar 8 – Licensing (27 May 2009, Clayton)
Dr Alastair Hick
Director, Commercialisation
Industry Engagement & Commercialisation, Monash University

SEMESTER TWO 2009

Seminar 9 – Small Cap Broking Analyst/Fund Manager (22 May 2007, City)
Jefferson Harcourt
Managing Director
Grey Innovations

http://www.greyinnovation.com

Seminar 11 – Angel Investing (5 August 2009, Clayton)
Jordan Green
Founder and Chairman
Melbourne Angels

http://melbourneangels.angelgroups.net

Seminar 12 – Venture Capital (12 August 2009, Clayton)
Greg Smith
Director
Sciventures

http://www.sciventures.com.au

Seminar 13 – Governance (26 August 2009, Clayton)
John Mills
Director, Research and Development
TissuPath

http://www.tissupath.com.au

Seminar 14 – Biomentoring (2 September 2009, Clayton)
Tom Williams
Partner
Biomentoring Australia

Seminar 15 – Field Trip (9 September 2009, Braeside)
Ego Pharmaceuticals Field Trip

http://www.egopharm.com.au

Seminar 16 – HR Expert (23 September 2009, Clayton)
Jeremy Wurm
Managing Director
Brooker Consulting
http://www.rustonpoole.com