Fireside Chat: Creating successful academic-industry collaborations

Translational science thrives when academia and industry work together, but balancing discovery with commercialization demands thoughtful partnership structures. This session highlights frameworks, pitfalls, and best practices to create lasting collaborations that move promising therapies from lab to clinic. 

Key takeaways: 

• Identify frameworks for structuring mutually beneficial collaborations 

• Align research priorities with commercial timelines and regulatory pathways 

• Define clear agreements on intellectual property and licensing early 

• Leverage diverse funding models to sustain long-term research partnerships 

• Avoid common pitfalls such as misaligned expectations and communication gaps