For general queries or if you are unsure who you need to speak with, please email
Leadership
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Kathy Nugent, Ph.D.
Senior Associate Vice President, Chief Biotechnology & Innovation Officer (205) 996-2556
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Karthik Gopalakrishnan, Ph.D.
Director of Licensing and New Ventures (205) 975-9443
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For questions about launching new UAB start-ups or investing in UAB start-ups, contact Karthik Gopalakrishnan. For questions regarding financial matters, including royalty distributions, contact Nilu Agarwal.
Licensing
For intellectual property protection and commercialization queries in life sciences, contact Karen Bernard or Diptiman Chanda. Questions about chemistry innovations should also be directed to Karen Bernard. For questions about intellectual property protection and commercialization regarding physical sciences, artificial intelligence, machine learning, medical devices or software, please contact Audrey Brown or Wink Crittenden. For questions about intellectual property protection and commercialization regarding antibodies or research tools, contact Stephanie Moore.
Operations
For general questions on patenting or iEdison invention reporting, contact Aisha Nabegu. For research tools licensing or questions on intellectual property disclosure or UAB startup launch, contact Amanda Dove. For executive scheduling, HR matters, and questions about our facilities, contact Shawnda Jones. To inquire about invoicing and royalty payments, please contact Angelia Ashley.
Marketing/Outreach
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Nadia Cantu-Medellin, MS, MBA
Business Development Manager & Innovate Fellows Program Director (205) 996-2538
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For questions about the Blazer Bridge Fund, the Innovate Fellows program, or our internal marketing processes, contact Nadia Cantu. For media requests, event planning or communications queries, contact Amy Jones. Faculty members with inquiries about intellectual property, departmental outreach or other HIIE functions should contact Trey Melazzo.
