UW: Open for Business
Winter 2007

Each quarter, visit this Web page to find some of the most important news about research commercialization, partnerships, start-ups, and other ways the University of Washington is building relationships with Washington businesses and helping strengthen our state's economy.

Ask the President

Question of the Quarter
“How will The Foster Foundation's recent gift to the UW Business School affect your long-term vision for providing quality resources to the business community?”
See the answer.

Profiles in Partnership

UW TechTransfer and the Gates Foundation
The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation is partnering with the UW and other research institutions to expedite adoption of promising health-care innovations. "We want no legal obstacles to stand in the way of applying UW innovations to urgent world health concerns," explains Aline Flower, UW TechTransfer's legal affairs manager.

Top Dawgs

Meet Tapan Parikh, Yoshi Kohno and Babak Parviz
Technology Review magazine recently announced that these three UW researchers were among the world's top 35 innovators under age 35, known as the TR35. The editors selected them from more than 300 nominees in industry and academia because their work is "changing our world." They also named Parikh their 2007 Humanitarian of the Year.

Discoveries & Opportunities

Preventing Cancer with Vaccines
This project aims to protect cancer patients who are in remission but at risk of a relapse.

Customized Executive Education
Let the Foster School of Business tailor courses for your most valued employees. Our customized programs rank among the top five worldwide.

Network with Students and Alumni
Volunteer with the UW Alumni Association's Husky Career Network and offer career guidance to Huskies.