WARF Gilson Discovery Series
Thomas Rockwell Mackie Addresses Faculty Entrepreneurship
Event Details
Date
Wednesday, April 2, 2008
Time
5 p.m.
Location
Fluno Center
Description
Seventeen years ago, UW-Madison scientists Rock Mackie and Paul Reckwerdt identified a need for improved image guidance in radiation treatment for cancer. Today, as a result of their High-Art slice therapy system, TomoTherapy has multiple issued and pending patents, as well as exclusive licenses on more than 100 issued and pending patents worldwide. Mackie will speak on the importance and challenges of faculty entrepreneurship, drawing from his extensive research and business experiences.
Cost
Free
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