Robin L. Rasor a.k.a. Ruth Rasor (b. 1956) is a technology transfer professional with an MS in genetics who serves as the Executive director of the Duke University Licensing & Ventures office.[1]

Background and career

Rasor received her BS in bacteriology from Ohio Wesleyan University and her MS in genetics from Ohio State University.[1] She worked at Battelle Memorial Institute and in various roles in technology licensing at the University of Michigan, rising to become its Managing Director by 2014.[2] In 2016, she was named to head the Duke University Office of Licensing and Ventures.

Robin Rasor
Robin Rasor

Senate testimony

On April 3, 2019, Rasor and three other female inventors testified before Chairman Thom Tillis and the United States Senate subcommittee on intellectual property on "lost" female inventors and scientific trailblazers.[3] Her testimony pointed out the gender disparities in the Patent process, and suggested solutions including academic, nonprofit, and government interventions to address this problem. Rasor also proposed that a high percentage of female inventors in Duke's leadership structure led to a culture of innovation at the school.[4]

Awards and honors

  • President of the Association of University Technology Managers, 2011-2013[5]
  • Co-recipient of AACR Awards Team Award, 2007
  • President's Award for Service to AUTM, 2005[1]

References

  1. 1 2 3 "Robin L. Rasor – Duke OLV". Retrieved July 17, 2020.
  2. ↑ "Duke Hires New Director of Licensing and Ventures". today.duke.edu. Retrieved July 17, 2020.
  3. ↑ "Trailblazers and Lost Einsteins: Women Inventors and the Future of American Innovation | United States Senate Committee on the Judiciary". www.judiciary.senate.gov. Retrieved July 17, 2020.
  4. ↑ "Patent Pending: Robin Rasor Testifies on the Importance of Women Inventors". today.duke.edu. Retrieved July 17, 2020.
  5. ↑ "Tech Transfer Bill in the House Would Rewrite Key Bayh-Dole Provisions". GEN - Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology News. August 11, 2011. Retrieved July 17, 2020.


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