INC Research's Michael Corrado, MD has been selected as a mentor for the "First Look" Technology Showcase at University of Pittsburgh's 8th annual Science2008 conference.

The popular Technology Showcase features innovative, new technologies recently developed at Pitt that are now available for licensing. The Technology Showcase, scheduled on Thursday, Oct. 2nd, is organized by the University's Office of Enterprise Development and Office of Technology Management.

Dr. Corrado has been teamed up with a faculty member of the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine who has developed a new technique for pediatric solid organ transplant. Dr. Corrado's role is to help bridge the divide between innovation to commercialization. He has worked with the scientist to position his solution for investors evaluating early stage technology companies, which includes the development of the "elevator pitch," target markets and compelling advantages over status quo.

Venture capitalists, seed investors, local company executives and other business, legal, and financial experts come to the Technology Showcase looking for exciting, cutting edge technologies.

As Chief Science Officer, Dr. Corrado is head of INC Research's Regulatory Group and has established himself as an infectious disease expert. He has been intricately involved in the complete development of numerous infectious disease compounds, from pre-clinical work through marketing application submission. Dr. Corrado has served as Primary Medical Author of seven NDAs, ten sNDAs, and several expert reports submitted to European regulatory bodies. Dr. Corrado attended the University of Pittsburgh for his undergraduate degree and received his medical degree from Meharry Medical College.

Science2008: www.science2008.pitt.edu

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