Cultivating a New Generation of Biomedical Entrepreneurs

The Biomedical Entrepreneurship Skills Development Program for the Advancement of Research Translation: Foundations of Biomedical Startups course, metrics, and impact

“…The broad professional appeal and relevance of this course to 2019 and 2020 participants is testimony to its value across different fields. To attract a diverse participant pool, the aim was to produce a skills and training program that provided for both short-term and long-term financial and/or intellectual benefit [ 21 ]. Those who are underrepresented in medicine and science were recruited via outreach through local NYU and NYC groups.…”

“…As mentioned, the course was free and open to all NYU students, faculty, and staff. In addition, the course was held in the evening, once weekly to accommodate varying schedules to optimize attendance [ 21 ].…”