Event Speaker

MingDe Lin, PhD

Director Clinical Research, North America

Visage Imaging, Inc

MingDe Lin is the Director for Clinical Research North America at Visage Imaging, Inc. and has an Adjunct Associate Professor appointment in Radiology and Biomedical Imaging at Yale University School of Medicine. Dr. Lin drives the AI research initiatives in academic-industry partnerships (four NIH R01s to date) and is the liaison between Visage Imaging researchers and clinical collaborators, with the goal of technology transfer from concept to product. Ming is a Sr. Member of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) and serves on the board of directors for the Tau Beta Pi Engineering Honor Society.

Sessions

Powering Innovation Through Industry-Academic Partnerships: Unlocking Funding, Securing Protected Time, and Mastering the Art of the Pitch

Presented by MingDe Lin, PhD, Audrey Verde, MD, PhD, Mariam Aboian, MD, PhD May 23, 2025 | 12:00 PMLearning Theater 1 - Expo Hall

Industry-academic partnerships have emerged as a cornerstone of innovation, enabling the translation of cutting-edge research into impactful solutions. However, navigating these collaborations requires strategic planning, resource management, and effective communication. This session delves into the critical components of successful partnerships, including unlocking funding opportunities, negotiating protected time for research, and mastering the art of delivering…