At the University of Tennessee Health Science Center Campus in Memphis, students are learning real-world skills to succeed outside of academia in an innovative course, Strategic Entrepreneurship in Biomedical and Pharmaceutical Sciences. Led by Todd Ponzio, Vice President of UTRF, and UTRF Staff Attorney James Parrett, this class is more than just another elective—it’s a (read more)
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The University of Tennessee Research Foundation Ranks 71st on Top 100 U.S. Universities Granted Utility Patents in 2024
The University of Tennessee Research Foundation (UTRF) has ranked No. 71 on the Top 100 U.S. Universities Granted Utility Patents in 2024, a list published by the National Academy of Inventors (NAI). Released annually, the Top 100 U.S. Universities ranking highlights and celebrates U.S. academic institutions that play a vital role in advancing innovation by securing intellectual property through patents. (read more)
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The New Impact Factor: Leveraging Your IP for Recognition and Funding It’s no longer just about publication impact factors. Patents, licenses, and other forms of IP are increasingly considered in grant applications, tenure decisions, and promotions. The University of Tennessee Research Foundation (UTRF) invites faculty, postdocs, and students to join us for a session on (read more)