Licensing & Ventures Group

Lakshmi is a Licensing Analyst, supporting LVG’s life sciences portfolio. In this role, she works with University of Virginia researchers on the development of their technologies of interest to evaluate for patentability; manages subsequent patenting matters; and identifies potential commercial partners.

Lakshmi is a PhD-trained scientist with experience in microbiology, biochemistry and molecular biology applied to life sciences and diagnostics applications.

Education:

• Ph.D Biological Sciences Dept of Biological Sciences, Mississippi State University
• M.S. Biomedical Genetics Vellore Institute of Technology, Vellore, India
• B.S. Biotechnology Bharathiyar University, Coimbatore, India