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Written by Steven Dowd
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John ODowd, Commercialisation Manager, University of Glasgow
John joined the Commercial Development team within Research and Enterprise in February 2000 from the Medicine Group at Edinburgh Research and Innovation, the Universitys industrial liaison organisation, where he had particular responsibility for the management of clinical research and the Universitys interaction with the local NHS Trusts. Johns main role at R&E is to work with staff of the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine to identify research-derived Intellectual Property with commercial potential; ensure that it gains adequate legal protection; and develop it in appropriate commercial contexts. This may involve licensing or company creation and subsequent spin-out from the University. John also has responsibility for managing the Veterinary Medicine Planning Unit team within R&E
John has first degrees in Animal Developmental Biology and Biochemistry, as well as a PhD in Pathology (Faculty of Medicine, University of Glasgow). John completed postdoctoral fellowships in Cancer and Cardiovascular research in London and Glasgow, before becoming a senior lecturer in Biochemistry and Physiology. He subsequently completed an MBA at Strathclyde University Graduate Business School after a spell in the Scottish Office Dept of Health. He therefore combines both relevant business training, and experience of biomedical research and academia, as well as experience of research management in both government and university settings
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