New Assistant Director for Biomedical and Life Sciences Licensing

The University of Arizona Office of Technology Transfer is very pleased to announce the addition of Rakhi Gibbons as the Assistant Director for Biomedical and Life Sciences Licensing. This key position will help to grow technology development and commercialization in the University’s strong Biomedical and Life Sciences programs.
Rakhi Gibbons has been in the technology transfer field for nearly a decade and joins UA after serving as senior licensing specialist for Life Sciences at The University of Michigan. Rakhi has been working closely with faculty and researchers from various departments in the biological sciences and the medical school to protect intellectual property developed at the University of Michigan, and facilitate its transfer to the market through strategic partnerships with commercial institutions and the creation of start-ups.
Through her many years of experience, Rakhi has substantial experience in intellectual property statues, technology and contracts management, conflict of interest, and start up formation. In addition to her background in business, she has practical knowledge of life sciences through research with Deltagen Inc., a biotech company in northern California, and Stanford University in the areas of molecular biology and genomics. “We are excited to have Rakhi join our team revitalizing Tech Transfer at UA,” commented Doug Hockstad, Director of Technology Transfer. “Rakhi’s experience in life science technology transfer, combined with her outgoing and approachable demeanor make her a great addition to our office.”