Robyn Geron serves as the director of UT Ventures, an angel network connecting UT alumni and friends with investment opportunities in UT-related startups. In this role, she builds relationships with alumni, investors and community partners to expand the network’s reach and strengthen the entrepreneurial ecosystem supporting UT innovation and emerging ventures. Before joining UT Ventures, Robyn (read more)
Derek Eitzmann
Derek Eitzmann is an Assistant Technology Manager in the Knoxville office. Originally from Lincoln, Nebraska, Derek brings a strong scientific background and a passion for innovation to his new role. He earned his Ph.D. in Chemistry from Iowa State University, where his graduate research focused on separating nucleic acids from complex matrices to improve downstream (read more)
CeCe Ging
As UTRF’s Staff Attorney, CeCe Ging provides legal advice and support to UTRF licensing staff and management which includes negotiation, drafting, and review of UTRF contracts as well as protecting UTRF’s interests in University of Tennessee (UT) research contracts, cooperative agreements, and other development initiatives with industry and federal sponsors in coordination with UT’s Office (read more)