Christopher Conners

Director of Licensing, Life Science at University of Connecticut

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Christopher Conners, Ph.D., is Director of Licensing, Life Sciences in the University of Connecticut's Technology Commercialization Services office, where he leads commercialization and intellectual property activities for a diverse portfolio of biomedical, pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device, and life science innovations. He works closely with faculty inventors, entrepreneurs, investors, and industry partners to develop commercialization strategies, negotiate licensing transactions, and advance university discoveries toward real-world impact.

Dr. Conners has extensive experience in technology transfer, intellectual property management, licensing, and university-industry partnership development. His work spans the protection and commercialization of innovative technologies through patents, copyrights, trademarks, sponsored research collaborations, and startup formation. He is passionate about helping researchers translate breakthrough discoveries into products and services that improve human health and drive economic development.