UTRF is delighted to share Discover 2020, which celebrates our innovators and UTRF’s impact on innovation, new venture formation, and corporate engagement for the University of Tennessee. Download accessible PDF. View past annual reports.
UTRF Inventor Spotlight
UTRF Inventor Spotlight: Dr. Michael Mason
Motivating Young Adults Struggling with Substance Use A University of Tennessee researcher has made it his mission to use technology and evidence-based treatment to help young people struggling with cannabis use disorder (CUD) decrease or overcome substance use. Dr. Michael Mason is the Betsey R. Bush Endowed Professor of Children and Families at Risk in (read more)
UTRF Inventor Spotlight: Dr. Valeria Vásquez
A Research Career Inspiring Innovation and Inclusion “I was trained in laboratories where innovation, hard work, and inclusion were the main driving force,” Dr. Valeria Vásquez comments as she reflects on her scientific research and opportunities to promote diverse, equitable, and inclusive environments in her profession. Vásquez is an associate professor in the Department of (read more)