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Nima Najand

Nima Najand

Masters Student

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Helping life science companies turn their ideas into products.

  • Education

    • University of Alberta

      2004 - 2007
      Master of Science (MSc) Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology

    • University of Alberta

      2001 - 2004
      Bachelor of Science (BSc) Molecular Genetics

    • University of Calgary

      2007 - 2014
      Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Developmental Biology and Embryology

  • Experience

    • University of Alberta

      Jan 2004 - Jan 2007
      Masters Student

    • University of Calgary

      Sept 2007 - Jun 2014
      Ph.D. Student

    • Innovate Calgary

      Jan 2013 - now

      Life Sciences Innovation Hub (LSIH) I take early-stage technologies to the market either through the formation of a startup or through licensing to existing companies. I lead the intellectual property patent process, conduct IP valuations and market research to identify commercialization strategies for new technologies, and negotiate licenses with potential licensees.I work closely with inventors, the University of Calgary, and receptor companies to take technologies to the next stage.

      • Senior Director - Innovation Hubs

        Apr 2024 - now

      • Director - Life Sciences Innovation Hub

        Feb 2022 - Apr 2024

      • Associate Director Business Development

        Apr 2019 - Feb 2022

      • Senior Innovation Manager

        Apr 2018 - Apr 2019

      • Intellectual Property Manager

        Jul 2015 - Mar 2018

      • Energy Technology Analyst

        Jun 2013 - Jul 2015

      • Technology Analyst Intern

        Jan 2013 - Jun 2013

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Applied Computational Genomics

      Genome Canada
      Jan 2009

    • Negotiation

      Association of University Technology Managers (AUTM)
      Feb 2016

    • Technology Valuation

      Association of University Technology Managers (AUTM)
      Feb 2016

    • The Practice of Coaching: An Introduction to Positioning Others

      Roy Group Leadership
      Oct 2024
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    • 6.00x Introduction to Computer Science and Programming

      EdX
      Jan 2013

    • Applied Management

      Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT)
      Jan 2017

    • Negotiation Skills

      Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT)
      Jan 2017

  • Volunteer Experience

    • Guest Lecturer

      Issued by University of Calgary on Jan 2009
      University of CalgaryAssociated with Nima Najand

    • Director

      Issued by Calgary Innovation Coalition on Jun 2021
      Calgary Innovation CoalitionAssociated with Nima Najand

    • Steering Committee Member

      Issued by Health Cities on May 2021
      Health CitiesAssociated with Nima Najand

    • Judge

      Issued by Calgary Youth Science Fair on Jan 2015
      Calgary Youth Science FairAssociated with Nima Najand

    • Canadian Metrics Committee Member

      Issued by Association of University Technology Managers (AUTM) on Jan 2016
      Association of University Technology Managers (AUTM)Associated with Nima Najand

    • Guest Lecturer

      Issued by Calgary Board of Education on Jan 2010
      Calgary Board of EducationAssociated with Nima Najand

    • Elderly Care Assistant

      Issued by Capital Care - Grandview on Jan 2002
      Capital Care - GrandviewAssociated with Nima Najand

    • Facilitator

      Issued by CUPS - Calgary Urban Project Society on Jan 2002
      CUPS - Calgary Urban Project SocietyAssociated with Nima Najand