Advancing Discoveries event with sign

Last night, over 65 UVA researchers from across Grounds gathered to pitch their ideas, network and find collaborators at the 2nd Advancing Discoveries and Driving Innovation. This spring, the event was presented in partnership with the Link Lab. 

Members of the OVPR, Licensing and Ventures, UVA Communications, Research Development, Corporate and Foundation Relations and more were on hand to hear the pitches and learn more about the exciting research happening at UVA.

Lori talking
Lori McMahon kicked off the event.
Researchers shaking hands and talking
At a break between pitches, researchers had the opportunity to connect and network.

 

Presenter at event
One of the 35 researchers who took the opportunity to give a 1-minute pitch.

 

Collaborators talking at event
Researchers were able to make new connections after hearing each other's ptiches.
Pitching research idea at event
One of the 35 researchers who gave a 1-minute pitch.