AHIA Emory attended the 5th Annual Bio Africa Convention in Durban, South Africa after a 2-year travel hiatus. The multi-disciplinary team of Emory faculty, students, and alumni hosted a 2-day Bioinnovator Basics Workshop for over 100 students (Masters, PhD, and post doctorate) who were interested in innovation. Student attendees represented 10 countries including South Africa, Zimbabwe, Cote D’Ivoire, Ethiopia, Kenya, and Ghana.
AHIA Emory faculty taught a full curriculum to expose students to basic business, law, and fundraising principles:
Entrepreneurship 101- Charlie Goetz, Goizueta Business School
Intellectual Property Strategy- Nicole Morris, Emory Law School
Fundraising Strategy - Dr. Dirk Schroeder, Rollins School of Public Health and Brock Boleman, Executive Director of Mission Hope
Technology Transfer Negotiations- Dr. Dennis Liotta, Department of Chemistry and Steve Sencer, Emory General Council
