Irish tech transfer finds director

Alison Campbell (pictured), has been named as director of tech transfer by the Irish Universities Association.

Campbell will head up the forthcoming central Technology Transfer Office at government agency Enterprise Ireland, which is due to act as a focal point for Irish commercialisation.

Previously, Campbell has acted as chief executive of the UK Medical Research Council, and also managing director of tech transfer unit King’s College London Business.

Commented on her move to Ireland, Campbell said: “Ireland is in a good place, it has invested effectively in science.  Its TTOs and universities offer a strong baseline to build upon and gain benefits from the sum of the parts.  Through the creation of the cTTO, the role as its Director represents a unique opportunity to add value to Ireland’s innovation ecosystem.  There is a story to be told here reflecting achievements and imbuing confidence.”