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POSTPONED – Meet the Funders: Translational Research and Cancer Funding Leaders
April 17, 2020 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
FreePOSTPONED
The National Cancer Institute Small Business Innovation Research (NCI SBIR) Development Center and NCATS are coming to Wisconsin! NCI Program director Dr. Kory Hallett and Lili Portilla, Director of Strategic Alliances (NCATS) will be presenting funding opportunities and other resources for startups in medical technology. You will also learn about 15 new targeted funding opportunities in cancer detection, diagnosis and treatment in high priority areas of research for the NCI.
Dr. Kory Hallett will discuss the exciting non-dilutive targeted funding opportunities in cancer focused technology development. She will explain the application and review process at the NIH to help small businesses submit stronger applications. Additionally, the presentation will review the many initiatives run by NCI to facilitate the success of SBIR companies. Lili Portilla will speak on funding and resources for researchers and entrepreneurs focused on advancing translational research and technologies to improve disease prevention, detection and treatment.
*One on ones will be available!