Commercialization | UTA on Shaping Biotech’s Future in North Texas

Written By Kathleen Otto

In this episode, “UTA’s Commercialization, Collaboration & the Future of Biotech,” host Eric B. Moore sits down with Dr. Jon Weidanz, Associate Vice President for Research & Innovation, and Paul Corson, Executive Director of the Center for Entrepreneurship & Technology Development at UTA.

Together, they discuss how UTA is translating research into commercial impact, building regional biotech capacity, and collaborating with industry and academia to shape what comes next.

What You Will Learn:

  • How UTA is evolving its commercialization strategy and ecosystem role.

  • The partnerships and infrastructure enabling biotech growth in North Texas.

  • Why universities are increasingly vital as the bridge between discovery and market.

Why Watch

Whether you’re an entrepreneur, researcher, or ecosystem builder, this episode offers insight into how an institution like UTA supports growth, innovation, and regional competitiveness in biotech.

Kathleen Otto
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