Oakland University aims to guide more faculty members with intellectual property towards commercialisation by employing Michael Long, formerly of Michigan University.
Oakland University has appointed Michael Long as its technology transfer mentor-in-residence for intellectual property development and commercialisation.
Long previously worked at Michigan University, where he was a professor at the Department of Paediatrics and directed a spinout based on several of his patents.
In his new role, he will help faculty at the university develop their research towards commercialisation. He will report to report to interim vice-provost for research Arik Dvir and will be based in the Office of Research Administration.
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