Bringing Medical Device Concepts to Reality: EngenuitySC’s Science Café with David Huizenga
August 10, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – How does groundbreaking medical technology become realistic commercial opportunities? David Huizenga, co-founder, President and Chief Technology Officer of TAO Life Sciences, will discuss his expertise in the commercialization of innovative technologies. His talk, titled “IP Commercialization: Bringing Medical Device Concepts to Reality”, will be presented by EngenuitySC’s Science Café, on Tuesday, August 11, 2015, 6:00-7:30 p.m. at Speakeasy lounge in Columbia, S.C.
As President and Chief Technology Officer of TAO Life Sciences, Dr. Huizenga works closely with physicians and researchers from various universities and companies to turn new medical concepts into reality by collaborating with technology transfer offices to help patent their technology, as well as providing his expertise on how to manage their resources. Dr. Huizenga is focusing on developing technology that is specifically emerging in South Carolina through SCTAO, where he is currently collaborating to develop nine new medical device opportunities.
Dr. Huizenga has accumulated over 15 years of experience in assisting scientists and professionals in Fortune 100 companies and top academic institutions translate their cutting-edge technology to realistic commercial opportunities by providing his know-how in design engineering, scientific direction, business tactics and legal strategies.
Before joining TAO Life Sciences, Dr. Huizenga served as Chief Technology Officer for Zirus, Inc., where he developed and implemented the company’s science, patent and business strategies. Previously, he served as Vice President of Venture Investments at Needle & Rosenberg, P.C., the largest IP boutique in the Southeast at the time, where he focused on small biotechnology and pharmaceutical opportunities and companies.
Dr. Huizenga earned his Doctor of Philosophy in Genetics from Harvard University as well as a J.D. with honors from Emory University School of Law. He received his undergraduate degree in Biology and Chemistry at the University of San Diego.
About Science Café
EngenuitySC hosts Science Café at 6 p.m. on the second Tuesday of every month, featuring informal presentations by some of South Carolina’s top leaders in science and technology in a casual atmosphere. Guests enjoy networking and a bar with high quality beer, wine and cocktails at Speakeasy in Five Points, a comfortable, pub-style environment with couches and expert mixologists behind the bar. Patrons 21 and up have the opportunity to discuss the latest knowledge economy topics with leading researchers in a relaxed environment that encourages questions, interruptions and discussion. For more information and to register for free admission (and perks) for the next Science Café, visit http://www.engenuitysc.com/sciencecafe.
About EngenuitySC
Headquartered in Columbia, S.C., EngenuitySC is a public-private partnership focused on enhancing our region’s economic competitiveness and prosperity. Through collaboration with business, government, higher education and community leaders, EngenuitySC builds partnerships and measures success around five indicators of competitive communities: innovative capacity, talent, entrepreneurial/business environment, livability and strong industry clusters. Through our innovative process, unique vision and ability to create a plan and deliver results, EngenuitySC is working to build a more competitive and prosperous Midlands region. For more information, visit http://www.engenuitysc.com.
About the South Carolina Research Authority
SCRA is an applied research corporation with over 30 years of experience delivering technology solutions and bringing innovation to South Carolina’s economy. To fulfill its mission, SCRA has three sectors: The Technology Ventures sector helps early-stage companies to commercialize innovations and create jobs, the Applied R&D sector manages over 100 national and international programs and the R&D Facilities sector builds and manages research facilities that include wet labs, secure rooms for sensitive work and advanced high-tech manufacturing shops. Economic studies show that since its inception, SCRA’s cumulative economic output represents a contribution of over $18.1 billion to South Carolina’s economy. Learn more at http://scra.org.
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