

"What's It Really Like to Work with Industry?"
Have you wondered what it is really like to collaborate on research with industry?
Join us for a special lunchtime workshop for Yale Faculty only in an intimate Q & A Session to delve into the intricacies of collaborative research with industry. Lunch included!
Event Highlights:
Unique opportunity for you to engage in a private conversation facilitated by two distinguished faculty colleagues, Hongyu Zhao, PhD and Alexandra Lansky, MD, FACC, FAHA, FESC, sharing their experiences and insights on the realities of working with industry across health and life sciences.
Hear from content experts from the Office of Sponsored Projects, Yale Ventures Business Development, and the Office of General Counsel — joined by the Corporate Strategy and Engagement Office to help facilitate the discussion.
Topics include the requirements, expectations, benefits, and potential drawbacks of different types of corporate funding and relationships.
It promises to be an engaging and informative session, inspired by your questions and empowering you with the knowledge and tools needed to navigate and succeed in these partnerships.
Roundtable Experts:
Co-Moderator: Hongyu Zhao, PhD, Ira V. Hiscock Professor of Biostatistics, Professor of Genetics and Professor of Statistics and Data Science
Co-Moderator: Alexandra Lansky, MD, FACC, FAHA, FESC, Professor of Medicine (Cardiology)
Content Expert: Jeffrey (Jeff) McGuinness, JD, Director, Industry Contracts and Agreements, Office of Sponsored Projects – Contracts
Content Expert: Robert (Bob) McGrath, PhD, Executive Director of Business Development
Content Expert: Alexander (Alex) Jonghee Han, JD, Senior Associate General Counsel
Content Expert & Facilitator: Kathy Lynch, MBA, University Executive Director, Corporate Strategy & Engagement
Content Expert & Facilitator: Janie Merkel, PhD, Corporate Strategy Officer, Health & Life Sciences
This workshop is a must-attend for any faculty member interested in enhancing their collaborative research endeavors with industry partners.
RSVP: https://luma.com/crva8ej3
Registration is limited: Register Today!
Event Contact: Kimberly Roy-Canning, Corporate Strategy and Engagement Office, [email protected]
Location Note: The Dome Room in the Sterling Hall of Medicine has a small flight of stairs to access it from the 4th floor of the I-Wing. If this presents an accessibility challenge as an attendee, please contact Kimberly at [email protected] for an accommodation.