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I’ve work across all major comms functions (press, social media, websites, newsletters, events, and internal). My career began in politics, working for an MP in the constituency and in Westminster. I then managed stakeholder communications for a major change project at the Church of England, and most recently managed media and comms for New Philanthropy Capital (the leading think tank and consultancy for the charity sector).

Get in touch if you’re a journalist looking for stories of scientists turned entrepreneurs, or if you’re a Queen Mary researcher looking for comms support for your spinout company.

Email: w.hanford-spira@qmul.ac.uk

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Email: b.andrews@qmul.ac.uk

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Email: david.miller@qmul.ac.uk

With an MSc in Chemical Biology and Drug Design from the University of Leeds, I began my career as a business development manager at a regenerative medicine company. I later earned a PhD in Biomaterials for bone cancer treatment from the University of Nottingham, which has given me a strong background and a keen interest in musculoskeletal, cardiovascular, oncology, and regenerative medicine.

If you would like to discuss innovations and opportunities relating to novel therapeutics and diagnostics being developed at Queen Mary University of London, please get in touch. I encourage Queen Mary researchers interested in translating and commercialising their work to contact me to discuss their work.

Email: b.milborne@qmul.ac.uk

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I completed my PhD in cancer biology, specialising in acute myeloid leukaemia, at Heidelberg University and the German Cancer Research Centre. Following my PhD, I led the Gene Therapies program at a biotech company. My primary interests and expertise lie in immunology, cancer research, and gene therapies, but I am always looking forward to learning about other areas research!

Please get in touch if you are a QMUL researcher interested in commercialisation, have questions about intellectual property, or need assistance securing translational funding. I am happy to help!

Email: m.frolova@qmul.ac.uk

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Email: m.gurden@qmul.ac.uk

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My primary responsibilities are to identify, protect, and manage the IP generated by university researchers, as well as commercialising university IP assets by licensing or by fostering the creation of spinout companies.

Following my PhD in nanotechnology at LCN, UCL, I worked on research projects in MedTech for commercialisation at Imperial College London and then leveraged my skills in research for commercialisation at an early-stage biotech startup in Cambridge. I developed a strong background in both academia and industry, with a particular focus on translating research innovations into commercially viable products and technologies.

I am here to provide comprehensive support for your research endeavours at Queen Mary and to explore avenues for commercialisation. Whether you have inquiries about market validation, securing translational funding, or any other aspect of the commercialisation process, please don’t hesitate to reach out to me. I look forward to collaborating with you to transform your research aspirations into reality.

Email: huanwang@qmul.ac.uk

My experiences range from detailed market analyses, engaging with industry, business planning, and pitching. I understand the entrepreneur’s perspective, having successfully secured £70,000 from Cancer Research UK for my own project.

Get in touch to learn more about how you can get involved with the opportunities we have at Queen Mary University of London. If you’re a Queen Mary researcher, speak to me about how I can support your commercialisation journey.

Email: y.kutlu@qmul.ac.uk

Throughout my career in research management and knowledge exchange I’ve covered many of the methods universities use to make a difference. I was previously Director of Innovation and Engagement at the University of Oxford and have also worked at the Universities of Bath and Bournemouth.

I’m a former member of Research England Council, Ambassador (and former Chair) for PraxisAuril, and on the independent advisory board of the Barclays Eagle Labs Digital Growth Grant. I previously served on the committee of ARMA and as chair of the KEC evaluation panel for UUK. I’m a Registered Technology Transfer Professional and a Member of the Institute of Directors. I used to be a chemist and have studied at Kings College London and the Universities of Bath, Bournemouth and Oxford.

Get in touch if you want to discuss investing in Queen Mary companies or working together to grow the innovation ecosystem at Queen Mary.

Email: p.clare@qmul.ac.uk

Email: a.daykin@qmul.ac.uk

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I was inspired by Renovo, a Manchester spinout developing anti-scarring drugs from alligator cleft palate research, who came to visit my science class. Ten years on, my own research culminated in a PhD in Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine from the University of Leeds, which I chose for their strong translational focus. Along the way, I joined GSK during my Biochemistry degree, was seconded to a MedTech innovation hub during my PhD, and spent time at investors and innovation competitions in between.

Get in touch to discuss technology and engineering innovations across Queen Mary, especially in healthcare. If you’re a Queen Mary researcher, I can help you commercialise your research.

Email: b.golland@qmul.ac.uk

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