MULT 705D Biotechnology Innovation and Entrepreneurship

Credits: 4
The purpose of the Biotechnology Innovation elective is for students to gain experience and proficiency in the commercialization of ideas to help patients. Students will participate on a defined research/ product development project with a biotechnology startup company at the OTRADI (Oregon Translational Research and Development Institute) Bioscience Incubator (OBI). Students will learn the basics of biotechnology innovation through experiential learning and a comprehensive curriculum delivered in both lecture and small group formats. Students will understand the challenges unique to life science entrepreneurship and successful implementation. Students will interact with the Portland area bioscience community and attend meetings and events at the OBI.

Graded: Pass/No pass
May be taken only once for credit