The AI Enabled TTO
This session addressed how AI can be harnessed by Tech Transfer Offices (TTOs) to enhance the efficiency and efficacy of TTO workflows. A critical exploration of AI's role in automating routine tasks will follow, liberating TTO professionals from administrative burdens and enabling them to redirect their expertise towards strategic endeavors. Examples were provided, and queries shared with the audience. The lecture delved into the potential of AI-driven tools in market trend analysis, competitor assessment, the valuation of intellectual assets, and compliance, and presented a compelling case for expedited decision-making and resource optimization particularly for small offices.
Panelists discussed the development and refinement of AI based tools at NYU, and how adopting these technologies from scratch took shape.
This webinar was recorded March 21, 2024.
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Presenters:
- Marc Sedam, Vice President, Technology Opportunities and Ventures, NYU
- John Keary, Compliance Manager, NYU
- Declan Weldon, Executive Director Innovation, Entrepreneurship and Engagement, University of Glasgow
Marc Sedam, Vice President of Technology Opportunities & Ventures, is responsible for commercializing the intellectual assets across the three campuses of New York University, including its #2 ranked medical school, for one of the top performing tech transfer offices in the United States.
Prior to joining NYU, Marc was vice provost for innovation and new ventures at the University of New Hampshire where he helped UNH achieve a No. 6 ranking in innovation impact amongst mid-sized universities, founded the entrepreneurship center, was principal investigator of the I-Corps Site, and built an internationally recognized program in the commercialization of digital and creative works.
He has experience as the COO of a university spinout (Qualyst) and associate director of life sciences for UNC-Chapel Hill, as well as currently serving as an advisor to Ferocity Capital. Marc previously served on the AUTM board of directors from 2015 to 2016 as the vice president for professional development, responsible for AUTM’s education and training activities, and was the chair of AUTM in 2020.
He holds a BS in biochemistry from UNH and an MBA from UNC-Chapel Hill Kenan-Flagler Business School.
John Keary is a Contracts Compliance Manager at NYU Langone Health, where he leads the development and refinement of AI prompt engineering, enhancing user interaction and operational efficiency within TOV and NYULH.
John has a JD degree from Seton Hall University School of Law, and a bachelor's degree in political science from Baruch College. In his current role, John collaborates with the Medical Center Information Technology Machine Learning team and engineers, developing and integrating AI solutions and facilitating process improvements leveraging AI. He also assists the Office of General Counsel in generative AI prompt creation, process automation, and strategy, and provides training to NYU and NYULH on the use of AI tools, such as Azure AI Studio, OAI GPT, CoPilot Studio, and Google Bard. John reviews license agreements that align with NYULH contracting principles and procedures.
Previously, John worked as a Law Clerk Associate at two law firms, handling complex commercial litigation and corporate employment-based petitions.
Declan Weldon joined the University of Glasgow in November 2021, following 4 years at Trinity College Dublin where he led the combined functions of Industry Engagement, Technology Transfer, Campus Companies and Academic Consultancy. He has PhD in Chemistry from Trinity College, Dublin, and holds a Diploma in Company Direction from the Institute of Directors.