
2025 iC³ Summit Sessions
10 Years & Beyond
September 16, 2025: 7:30am - 7:00pm
September 17, 2025: 8:00am - 3:30pm

Beyond the Bench and the Boardroom:
Unlocking Federal & Alternative Funding in the New Policy Era
As federal priorities shift, access to non-dilutive funding and preclinical support is more critical—and complex—than ever. This session brings together experts from D.C., academia, and state agencies to demystify the evolving landscape.
Learn how to navigate federal grants, tap into emerging resources, and align your work for long-term, mission-driven growth.
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Travis Taylor, PhD
Vice President of Life Sciences
Strategic Marketing Innovations
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Kristen Doyle, JD, MS
CEO
CPRIT
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Chelsea Luxen, MBA
Co-Founder & CEO
ParaNano Wound Care
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Senator Tan Parker
Co-Chair
Texas AI Advisory Council
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Lito Rodriguez
Research Grants Specialist
Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
