Office of Translational Research, Innovation, and Technology Transfer
Advancing Innovation
The Office of Translational Research, Innovation, and Technology Transfer supports Albany Med Health System students, researchers, and clinicians in transforming innovative biomedical ideas into commercialized technologies, from invention disclosure to patenting and licensing.
Bridging research and industry, we help bring biomedical innovations from lab to market, accelerating discoveries that improve patient outcomes and stimulate economic growth across New York's Capital Region and beyond.
We provide inventors:
- Resources for intellectual property (IP) protection and licensing
- Support for translational and entrepreneurial development
- Collaboration opportunities with startups, small businesses, and regional partners
- Virtual business incubation as a certified New York State Business Incubator
- Programs supporting underrepresented innovators, recognized by the SBA Growth Accelerator Fund
Our goal is to connect inventors with accelerators, funders, and partners across the innovation ecosystem through education, assessment, and business development programs.
We regularly collaborate with Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (ACPHS), Stack Family Center for Biopharmaceutical Education and Training(CBET), and other universities, hospitals, co-working labs, and makerspaces.
We also manage the Albany Med Health System's IP portfolio and ensure compliance with external partners.
Our Services
- IP management and licensing
- Disclosure and compliance support
- Commercialization pathway guidance
- Sponsored research and material transfer agreements
- Prototyping and product design assistance
- Grant and SBIR/STTR application support
- Access to Albany Med Health System's innovations and IP portfolio
- Incubation and business development support
- Clinical and scientific advisory access
- Regional networking and collaboration opportunities
How to Work with Us
Submit an invention form early—ideally before publication or presentation—to protect your rights and expand commercialization options.
We evaluate:
- Patentability
- Market potential
- Clinical need
- Industry fit
In addition, inventors meet with our team to shape the path forward.
You'll pitch the scientific and clinical value of your invention to the Patent Advisory Committee while we present IP and market findings. The PAC then votes on whether to pursue patent protection.
With PAC approval, we will:
- File patents
- Reach out to partners
- Provide pitch coaching and business support
Educational & Entrepreneurial Programs
Co-hosted with regional academic institutions, this bootcamp covers IP, FDA, funding, and market strategy, culminating with a pitch competition.
Students shadow clinicians and identify health care innovation opportunities. The resulting projects are developed into proof-of-concept ventures.
Educational events include the annual Capital Region Bioinnovation Forum and internal Lunch & Learn sessions.
Patent Portfolio
Check back for more information on our published patents.
Interested in licensing or collaboration? Email us at [email protected].
Frequently Asked Questions
Albany Medical College owns IP developed using its resources. Inventors receive 40 percent of royalties.
You should disclose as soon as you can clearly describe your invention, before publishing or presenting.
After disclosure, we assess your technology and present it to the Patent Advisory Committee (PAC), who make all decisions on patenting.
Yes, you can still publish, but only after disclosing. Publishing too early can void international patent rights.
The Patent Advisory Committee meets monthly. Once approved, patent applications are filed promptly.
Contact Us
To disclose an invention or learn more about partnering with us, contact the Office of Translational Research team at [email protected].