Research Translation
Supporting intellectual property and technology licensing to staff and students, helping to foster commercial partnerships, industry collaborations, research impact, and technology transfer
The School of Biomedical Sciences is committed to improving the wellbeing of the community through the application of new knowledge in partnership with government, industry, healthcare providers and the broader community.
The Business Development and Innovation (BD&I) team offers support with intellectual property and technology licensing to staff and students, helping to foster commercial partnerships, industry collaborations, research impact, and technology transfer. They provide support in identifying and developing opportunities to enhance the real-world application of research.
Learn more at Innovation and Enterprise on the Research Gateway (UoM Login required).
Contacts
For enquiries regarding research translation opportunities contact the Business Development Team
Kiara Bechta-Metti
Kiara has over 25 years' experience in technology commercialisation, finance and new business development through working with a number of small entrepreneurial companies, universities, large research intensive organisations and investment banks. She has spent the last ten years running or consulting to university business development / technology transfer offices.
kiara.bechtametti@unimelb.edu.au
Dhiraj Hans
Dhiraj is the Business Development lead for the School of Biomedical Sciences and Bio21 Institute. He has a breadth of skills in therapeutic development, genomics, diagnostics, digital health and medtech that will be used across MDHS, including connecting discovery research with clinical pathways.
dhiraj.hans@unimelb.edu.au
Martin Elhay
Martin has over 20 years’ experience in research and management in the biotechnology and human and animal health sectors in Australia and Europe. Over the last 11 years Martin has successfully carried out commercial engagement and business development roles across the University and contributed considerably to diverse research revenue streams.
martin.elhay@unimelb.edu.auResources
Resources for current students
Graduate researchers have access to a wide range of training and resources to enhance the impact of their research
Resources for staff
The Research Gateway provides resources for staff to support research translation and commercialisation.