Technology transfer at US universities: seeking public benefit from the results of basic research

Issue title: BioTechnology in Dental Medicine

Article type: Research Article

Authors: Goodwin, Charles D.^{; *}

Affiliations: University of Connecticut, Graduate Center - U-133, 438 Whitney Road Ext., Storrs, CT 06269, USA

Note: [*] Dr. Goodwin is Director of Technology Transfer at the University of Connecticut. He holds a Ph.D. in Biochemistry from Johns Hopkins University and formerly worked as a scientist/manager in the biotechnology industry.

Abstract: The development of technology transfer programs at universities throughout the US was catalyzed by the passage of the Bayh–Dole Act in 1980. This landmark legislation allowed universities to own and manage all inventions developed by their employees with federal funding. An effective technology transfer program requires: productive and innovative researchers; clear, supportive policies; knowledgeable professional staff; and adequate funding for operating expenses and for patenting inventions. When all four components are in place, technology transfer can enhance the university’s ability to interact with industry and can make a significant contribution to economic development at the local, state and national level.

DOI: 10.3233/THC-1996-4311

Journal: Technology and Health Care, vol. 4, no. 3, pp. 323-330, 1996