Technology Transfer Office

The technology transfer office is the business development arm of Western’s research network and the bridge between local invention and global industry.

The team draws upon a mix of industry connections, sector-specific market knowledge and business development expertise to help researchers and local inventors commercialize their discoveries through licensing and new company spin-offs.

 


Team Members

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Sarah Brooks

Associate Director, New Ventures

Telephone: 519-661-2111, ext. 82434
Email: sarah.brooks@uwo.ca

 



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Rebecca Gould

Program Specialist

Telephone: 519-661-2111, ext. 84733
Email: rebecca.gould@uwo.ca

 

 


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Tristan Harrison

Business Development Manager

Telephone: 519-661-2111, ext. 84594
Email: tristan.harrison@uwo.ca

 

 


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Tyler Lougheed

Patent and Market Analyst

Telephone: 519-661-2111, ext. 82969
Email: tloughe3@uwo.ca

  • Facilitates administrative processes to ensure the maintenance of smooth operations within the Western Research portfolio
  • Supports procurement, accounts receivable, budget monitoring and payroll
  • Manages logistics, ordering, and tracking for office supplies and equipment
  • Provides administrative assistance to Research Contracts team with record keeping, document coordination and communications

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Colin Macaulay

Business Devlopment Manager

Telephone: 519-661-2111, ext. 89095
Email: cmacaul3@uwo.ca

 

 


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Thurman Sawyer

Agreements Advisor

Email: thurman.sawyer@uwo.ca

 



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Maria Varon

Marketing Manager

Telephone: 519-661-2111, ext. 83863
Email: mvaron@uwo.ca

 



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Nadine Weedmark

Manager, IP & Administration

Telephone: 519-661-2111, ext. 84183
Email: nweedmar@uwo.ca