From Lab to Market: Bridging the Gap Between Academic Innovation and Commercial Success
Wed, Jun 11
|Virtual Event
In today's rapidly evolving innovation landscape, transforming academic research into commercial solutions remains a critical challenge. This session will present practical strategies and insights, drawing from real-word experiences at prestigious institutions.


Time & Location
Jun 11, 2025, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM EDT
Virtual Event
About the event
Dr. Susheel Kumar will explore how researchers and inventors can navigate the complex journey from laboratory discoveries to market impact, with special emphasis on healthcare and life sciences innovations.
Dr. Kumar is a neuroscientist and innovation strategist dedicated to translating breakthrough healthcare and life sciences technologies into real-world impact. With a Ph.D. from KU Leuven, and research and leadership roles at National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH/NIH), National Cancer Institute, Johns Hopkins University, and UT Southwestern Medical Center, he has led accelerators, secured multimillion-dollar research funding, and mentored global innovators. As the founder of Adhvan Healthcare & Life Sciences, he assembles expert teams and crafts end-to-end commercialization strategies that are ethical, efficient, and deeply aligned with patient and societal needs. With experience across three continents and a career spanning bench science to executive leadership, Dr. Kumar is committed to ensuring that transformative ideas reach the people who need them most.