NEW LEADERSHIP ROLES
IAN MCCLURE NAMED ASSOCIATE VICE PRESIDENT FOR RESEARCH (AVPR), INNOVATION AND ECONOMIC IMPACT
Ian McClure, J.D., LL.M. has accepted the position of Associate Vice President for Research (AVPR), Innovation and Economic Impact. This new position represents an increased emphasis on innovation and entrepreneurial activity as part of the university research strategic plan. 
TAUNYA PHILLIPS NAMED OTC DIRECTOR
We are pleased to announce that Taunya Phillips has been named Director for the Office of Technology Commercialization (OTC). Taunya will be overseeing the University of Kentucky's intellectual property, licensing and startup portfolios. Taunya was previously the senior associate director, New Ventures and Alliances for OTC.

"I am honored to be the next director of OTC, and to continue building out a great organization that flourished under Ian McClure's leadership. I am so excited for the opportunity to lead a team of tech transfer professionals, who work hard every day to advance UK innovations that make a difference, and to work with our amazing UK innovators and community members." --Taunya Phillips, Director
NEW PROGRAM TO SUPPORT LOCAL VENTURE CAPITAL FORMATION
The University of Kentucky (UK) Office of Technology Commercialization (OTC) is pleased to announce the offering of Launch Blue Ventures (LBV) to support the growth of venture capital for startups in Kentucky. A part of Launch Blue, a startup accelerator program developed by UK OTC in partnership with Bluegrass Angels (BGA) and Kentucky Science and Technology Corporation (KSTC) and others, LBV is a venture capital management services program supporting the development, provision and management of venture capital to benefit Kentucky startups.
OTC WEBINARS
OTC June Webinar:
IS UACCEL AND LAUNCH BLUE ACCELERATOR RIGHT FOR YOU?
Date: Wednesday, June 9, 2021
Time: 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. ET
Location: Via Zoom

Are you interested in becoming an entrepreneur? Do you want to take your startup to the next level?

Join us to learn how the UAccel and Launch Blue Accelerator programs can benefit you. This will be an opportunity to learn more about both programs, find out who is eligible to participate and get any questions you have answered.

Presenter:
  • Laura Halligan, OTC New Ventures Manager and Executive Director and Lead Instructor & Coach for Launch Blue

This webinar is a joint partnership between UK OTC and Launch Blue.
STAFF NEWS
Liz Knapp
Liz is the new commercialization manager serving UK's College of Engineering and Physical Sciences.
Emmanuel Smith
Emmanuel is now a commercialization manager serving UK College of Agriculture, Food and Environment and UK Center for Applied Energy Research (CAER).
BY THE NUMBERS
PATENTS ISSUED
APRIL 2021

Peixuan Guo, Dan Shu
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LICENSES EXECUTED
APRIL 2021

LEMSMENKEM, LLC (UK Startup) - 3
Robert Lodder
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