Ruchika Nijhara
InvestorExecutive Director, Maryland Stem Cell Research Fund (MSCRF) at Maryland TEDCO
Montgomery Village, Maryland, United States
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Experience
- TEDCOExecutive Director, Maryland Stem Cell Research Fundcurrent2023 — present
- Georgetown UniversitySenior Director, Office of Technology Commercialization2017 — 2023
- Georgetown University Office of Technology CommercializationVice President (Interim)2021 — 2023
- Office of Technology Commercialization, Georgetown UniversityDirector2008 — 2017
- Commercial Ventures and Intellectual Property, University of Maryland, BalitmoreLicensing Officer2006 — 2008
- University of Maryland, BaltimoreLicensing Officer2005 — 2007
- National Institutes of Health (NIH)Technology Transfer Intern2003 — 2005
- National Institutes of Health (NIH)Technology Transfer Intern2003 — 2005
- NIH/Office of Technology LicensingIntern2003 — 2005
Skills & more
Technology TransferIntellectual Property5Commercialization9Patents10Licensing21Biotechnology12Molecular Biology3Due Diligence3Contract NegotiationLife Sciences6Entrepreneurship4Start-ups2
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Colleagues at Maryland TEDCO
Abi Kulshreshtha
Executive Director, Maryland Innovation Initiative (MII) at Maryland TEDCO
Andrew Serafini
Board Member at Maryland TEDCO
Ann K. Pulley
Controller at Maryland TEDCO
Ann Liebschutz
Federal Agency Engagement Contractor (Consultant) at Maryland TEDCO
Anudeep Koneru
Program Coordinator / Business Intelligence Analyst at Maryland TEDCO
April Davis-Hurtt
Lead BRIDGE Advisor at Maryland TEDCO
Avanti Shetye
Senior Director, Investment Operations & Compliance at Maryland TEDCO
Avishi Garg
BRIDGE Program Intern at Maryland TEDCO
Frequently asked questions
- Who is Ruchika Nijhara?
- Executive Director, Maryland Stem Cell Research Fund (MSCRF) at Maryland TEDCO
- Where does Ruchika Nijhara work?
- Ruchika Nijhara is Executive Director, Maryland Stem Cell Research Fund (MSCRF) at Maryland TEDCO.
- Where did Ruchika Nijhara go to school?
- Ruchika Nijhara studied at Delhi University.
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Shared employers
Also worked at TEDCO43
Justin FergusonInnovation Manager, Venture Development at Maryland TEDCOTroy A. LeMaile-StovallCEO at Maryland TEDCONona Minnifield CheeksVice Chair at Maryland TEDCOWilliam RobertsTreasurer at Maryland TEDCOChung Hei SingBoard Member at Maryland TEDCOTien WongTech investor, entrepreneur, and CEO; Chairman & CEO of Opus8
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Also worked at Georgetown University81
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Also worked at University of Maryland, Baltimore8
Jessica SammonsAccountant at Red Cell IncubationLuke CooperOperating Partner at Preface VenturesStanley AcholonuCommunity Outreach Lead at Interactive Niagara Media Cluster o/a Innovate NiagaraJim HughesSenior Vice President and Chief Enterprise and Economic Development Officer, University of Maryland, Baltimore at University System of Maryland Momentum FundElizabeth Good MazhariInvestment & Ecosystem Engagement Officer at Maryland TEDCORajaniece ThompsonAssistant Director & Grant Manager at Maryland TEDCO
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Also worked at National Institutes of Health (NIH)105
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