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 Ph.D.-trained scientist with experience in microbiology, biochemistry and molecular biology applied to life sciences and diagnostic applications.

Education:

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