Celebrating 40 years of excellence
In our journey to becoming a nationally recognized leader in research commercialization, Emory OTT has made a demonstrable impact in the past 40 years.
February: The History of OTT
Just how did Emory OTT become a nationally regarded tech transfer office? With great people, a culture of innovation, and a dedication to faculty and community partnerships.
A Breakfast Club meeting, 2013.
A Breakfast Club meeting, 2013.
Connie Newsome (left) and Mary Severson (right) in the Tech Shack, 2001.
Connie Newsome (left) and Mary Severson (right) in the Tech Shack, 2001.
Vincent LaTerza, first Emory OTT director.
Vincent LaTerza, first Emory OTT director.
OTT staffers Cale Lennon (left) and Kevin Lei (right) at the Georgia Life Sciences Symposium in 2008.
OTT staffers Cale Lennon (left) and Kevin Lei (right) at the Georgia Life Sciences Symposium in 2008.
The OTT team meets for happy hour at Park Tavern, 2019.
The OTT team meets for happy hour at Park Tavern, 2019.
Most of the team at Research Week, October 2023.
Most of the team at Research Week, October 2023.
Todd Sherer speaks at the Kauffman course, 2016.
Todd Sherer speaks at the Kauffman course, 2016.
The OTT team at Georgia Bio, 2010.
The OTT team at Georgia Bio, 2010.
OTT's first licensing associate, Dana Hendricks.
OTT's first licensing associate, Dana Hendricks.
Emory OTT's first Annual Celebration, held in 2007, included a panel discussion on translating ideas into products. Left to right: Dennis Liotta, Thomas Callaway, Raymond Schinazi, Ernest Garcia, Wayne Alexander.
Emory OTT's first Annual Celebration, held in 2007, included a panel discussion on translating ideas into products. Left to right: Dennis Liotta, Thomas Callaway, Raymond Schinazi, Ernest Garcia, Wayne Alexander.
The OTT team outside the Tech Shack, 2000.
The OTT team outside the Tech Shack, 2000.
January: Looking back, looking forward
From the Director: Emory OTT Celebrates 40 Years of Innovation
From humble beginnings as part of the Office of Sponsored Programs to becoming a national leader in research commercialization, OTT has grown into a 24-person team responsible for helping bring over 60 products to market and generating nearly $1.4 billion in cumulative licensing revenue.
OTT Executive Director Todd Sherer, PhD, reflects on how far we’ve come in this blog.
Celebrate with us all year long
Every month in 2025, we'll be highlighting different ways we've advanced Emory innovation from the bench to the market.
To keep up with OTT40, check back here throughout the year, read our blog, and follow us on LinkedIn!
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