Taking a project to translation – Q&A with Prof Peter Choong, Assoc Dean Innovation & Enterprise

There are many knowledge areas required for taking a project to translation including IP protection, regulation, certification, communications and more.

In this Q&A video, Prof Sammy Bedoui, Dept Microbiology & Immunology interviews Prof Peter Choong AO, Assoc Dean Innovation and Enterprise MDHS about his experiences and offers key insights for early to mid-career researchers thinking about ‘what next’ to progress their research and focus.

About Prof Peter Choong

Prof Peter Choong AO, is the Sir Hugh Devine Professor of Surgery at St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne and Head of the Department of Surgery at Melbourne Medical School. He is an internationally recognised orthopaedic surgeon, an NHMRC Practitioner Fellow, and leads the NHMRC Centre for Research Excellence into Total Joint Replacement. Founder of the AxcelaPen project, Peter’s research career has led to innovations in medical technology and the development of new intellectual property. His experience across the research and development pipeline has enabled him to form close connections with industry, government, health institutions and community advocacy organisations. Peter is passionate about improving health and wellbeing through innovation, creativity and enterprise.

This video was produced by the School of Biomedical Sciences (SBS) Marketing and Communications Team and presented to a diverse group of EMCAs at the SBS Annual Retreat.