Nancy L. Cowger, Ph.D. - Officer, Technology Licensing
Dr. Cowger has been an integral member of Office of Research and Development since January 2005, negotiating a myriad of agreements involving public-private collaborations, including sponsored research, material transfers, clinical trials, and confidential disclosures to enable unfettered communications.  In this role, Nancy has enjoyed establishing good working relationships with faculty, and promoting campus research, in part by her participation in several outreach and training programs over the past two years.  Previously, Dr. Cowger was Senior Scientist with a Maryland startup biotechnology company.  She was recognized for her leadership role in the planning and execution of the company’s experimental payload on the International Space Station.  Dr. Cowger also advanced the company’s goals via supervision of projects, co-writing patent and grant applications, and mentoring junior scientists.  Nancy received her doctoral degree in Chemical Engineering from Tulane University, with a Master’s in Molecular & Cell Biology, and is the author of several peer-reviewed publications. 

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