Meet Ohio State inventors who are working to impact lives by commercializing their research
The Technology Commercialization Office is pleased to share the stories of some of Ohio State's researchers who are pursuing commercialization of their discoveries in order for them to have the most impact on society. Learn more about how their work is impacting the world, and how yours can, too.
Shannon Gillespie | March 2023
“I became a nurse scientist so that I could find better ways for patients, families, clinicians and the healthcare system. I never imagined that our discoveries could improve more lives more quickly through technology and commercialization than through traditional means of disseminating research,” says Gillespie. “While this process can feel intimidating at first, I’ve always felt encouraged and supported, which allows me to focus on the people that we’re aiming to serve.”
Read more about Gillespie's work.Clay Sneller | February 2023
“Developing suitable and improved varieties is a very integrative science and even an art. I was attracted by the impact new varieties have on agriculture and the diversity of activities involved in the development process,” says Sneller. “The most exciting aspect of my research is walking throughout my wheat fields, seeing the diversity among the thousands of new lines, and discovering the few that will become new varieties.”
Read more about Sneller's work.Matilde D'Arpino | January 2023
“I love solving problems, applying my knowledge to support the needs of the industry and/or developing new fundamental knowledge,” D’Arpino says. “Being a professor and a researcher at Ohio State allows me to work with amazing colleagues and students, being involved and leading high-end research, building the workforce for the future.”
Read more about D'Arpino's work.