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Technology Transfer Program Contacts

John J. Kaplan, Ph.D., J.D.

John J. Kaplan, PhD, JD
Director, Technology Transfer Program
202-417-5611
John.Kaplan@va.gov

Click on the states to view Technology Transfer Specialists by region .

Technology Transfer Specialists by region

Technology Transfer Specialists by Region

Please submit all Invention Disclosures to vattid@va.gov.

Kip Bodi, JD
Kip Bodi, JD
617-390-4728
Kip.Bodi@va.gov

Intellectual property management for Million Veteran Program (MVP) and Artificial Intelligence (AI), including

  • invention evaluation,
  • obtaining intellectual property protection,
  • marketing inventions,
  • negotiating license agreements,
  • and advising on IP-related agreements and CRADAs.
Pattie Cullum, M.Ed region Patricia Cullum, M.Ed
Pattie Cullum, M.Ed
202-255-0613
Patricia.Cullum@va.gov

Intellectual property management, including

  • invention evaluation,
  • obtaining intellectual property protection,
  • marketing inventions,
  • negotiating license agreements,
  • and advising on IP-related agreements and CRADAs.
Ryan Davis region Ryan Davis, JD
Ryan Davis, JD
202-632-7554
Ryan.Davis7@va.gov

Intellectual property management, including

  • invention evaluation,
  • obtaining intellectual property protection,
  • marketing inventions,
  • negotiating license agreements,
  • and advising on IP-related agreements and CRADAs.
Christopher Drabik region Christopher Drabik, JD
Christopher Drabik, JD
202-443-5688
781-824-3224
Christopher.drabik@va.gov

Intellectual property management, including

  • invention evaluation,
  • obtaining intellectual property protection,
  • marketing inventions,
  • negotiating license agreements,
  • and advising on IP-related agreements and CRADAs.
Terri Hunter region * Florida
Terri Hunter, PhD
Terri Hunter, PhD
813-579-7736
Terri.Hunter3@va.gov

Intellectual property management, including

  • invention evaluation,
  • obtaining intellectual property protection,
  • marketing inventions,
  • negotiating license agreements,
  • and advising on IP-related agreements and CRADAs.
David Marks region David Marks, JD
David Marks, JD
202-443-5609
David.Marks2@va.gov

Intellectual property management, including

  • invention evaluation,
  • obtaining intellectual property protection,
  • marketing inventions,
  • negotiating license agreements,
  • and advising on IP-related agreements and CRADAs.
Jenish Patel, PhD
Jenish Patel, PhD
202-213-6576
Jenish.Patel@va.gov

Intellectual property management, including

  • invention evaluation,
  • obtaining intellectual property protection
  • marketing inventions,
  • negotiating license agreements,
  • and advising on IP-related agreements and CRADAs.
Lee Sylvers region Lee Sylvers, PhD
Lee Sylvers, PhD
813-505-6989
Lee.Sylvers@va.gov

Intellectual property management, including

  • invention evaluation,
  • obtaining intellectual property protection,
  • marketing inventions,
  • negotiating license agreements,
  • and advising on IP-related agreements and CRADAs.
Stefan Susta region Stefan Susta, MBA

Stefan Susta, MBA
937-409-7993
Stefan.Susta@va.gov

Intellectual property management, including

  • invention evaluation,
  • obtaining intellectual property protection,
  • marketing inventions,
  • negotiating license agreements,
  • and advising on IP-related agreements and CRADAs.
Brandy Wade region * Geogia, Alabama
Brandy Wade, PhD
Brandy Wade, PhD
404-321-6111 ext. 204827
Brandy.Wade@va.gov

Intellectual property management, including

  • invention evaluation,
  • obtaining intellectual property protection,
  • marketing inventions,
  • negotiating license agreements,
  • and advising on IP-related agreements and CRADAs.
Emily Rosenthal, Ph.D. region
Emily Rosenthal, Ph.D.

Emily Rosenthal, Ph.D.
emily.rosenthal@va.gov

Intellectual property management, including

  • invention evaluation,
  • obtaining intellectual property protection,
  • marketing inventions,
  • negotiating license agreements,
  • and advising on IP-related agreements and CRADAs.

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Technology Transfer Support Staff

 

Alicia Ming

202-351-1557

Alicia.Ming@va.gov

Office management, royalty payments and distributions, patent administration and process improvement

Cynthia Schwarz

202-443-5690

Cynthia.Schwarz@va.gov

Office management, knowledge management system, education development and management, and process improvement

Gloria Winford

202-443-5771

Gloria.Winford@va.gov

Special Projects, policies and procedures, and technology transfer specialist support

Rebecca Megabiaw

Harege.Megabiaw@va.gov

Invention disclosure and certification intake and management, data analytics, CRADA Administration, and process improvement

Mailing Address:
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Technology Transfer Program (14RDTT)
810 Vermont Ave. N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20420

Electronic Inquires:

Inquires related to the Invention Disclosures (ID) process or Inventor Certifications (IC): vattid@va.gov

Inquires related to CRADA issues (including process questions and eCRADA registry) or submission of annual reporting requirements: vhacottc@va.gov

Inquires related to either patent or royalty questions: vatechtp@va.gov

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