Technology Development Mission at the 91ɫƵ
The mission of the Office of Technology Development is to support and educate 91ɫƵ faculty, postdoctoral fellows, interns, students and staff. The OTD facilitates the transfer of technology generated from research and clinical practices into commercial products that benefit 91ɫƵ, our community and the public. The OTD engages inventors, as well as internal and external stakeholders to bring Patents to Patients®.
Who We Are
Kevin Boggs, MBA, PhD
Director, Office of Technology Development
Dr. Boggs provides principal leadership for the OTD, setting the strategic direction for the Office and managing key relationships. He has significant experience leading intellectual property licensing, negotiations, translational research and tech marketing efforts at organizations such as the University of Florida, University of Memphis, RTI International and AGTC. He serves on the Wisconsin Technology Council board and Co-Chairs the Wisconsin chapter of the Licensing Executives Society.
Landon Olp, PhD
Senior Licensing Manager, Office of Technology Development
Dr. Olp is responsible for evaluating the commercial viability and patentability of 91ɫƵ’s inventions as well as supporting the commercialization of 91ɫƵ’s intellectual property. He brings both academic and industry experience to the OTD in biomedical research, product development, business development, and innovation methods. Landon received a bachelor’s degree in Cell and Molecular Biology from Concordia University, Nebraska and a PhD in Virology from the University of Nebraska—Lincoln.