MILO Staff Directory - Research & Innovation

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Leadership

Gay Yuyitung Executive Director 289-339-0729, or 905-525-9140 ext. 23164	Oversees MILO to support faculty and students in research collaborations with industry and facilitates technology transfer / commercialization.

Research Contracts

Amber Metham Associate Director, Research Contracts 905-745-7102	Oversees the Research Contracts group; responsible for reviewing research proposals, negotiating industry research contracts and related grant funding, and associated agreements (Data Transfer – DTA, Material Transfer – MTA, Non-Disclosure – NDA, and Memorandum of Understanding – MOU).
Ryan Vieira Research Contracts Advisor (Life and Health Sciences) 905-525-9140 ext. 21949	Provides support to faculty in the review of research proposals to funding agencies and with companies, and negotiates research agreements, material transfer (MTA), data transfer (DTA), and non-disclosure (NDA) agreements with industry, primarily for Faculty of Health Sciences.
Ross Huyskamp Research Contracts Advisor (Science and Engineering) 416-700-2711	Provides support to faculty in the review of research proposals to funding agencies and with companies, and negotiates research agreements, material transfer (MTA), data transfer (DTA), and non-disclosure (NDA) agreements with industry, primarily for Faculties of Engineering and Science.
Suzanne Ferenczi Research Contracts Advisor (Primary contact for Humanities, Social Science and Business, additional support for all faculties) 365-833-1925	Provides support to faculty in the review of research proposals to funding agencies and with companies, and negotiates research agreements, material transfer (MTA), data transfer (DTA), and non-disclosure (NDA) agreements with industry and not-for-profits, primarily for Faculties of Business, Humanities, and Social Sciences.
Ryan Caldwell Business Development Director, Mitacs and McMaster 647-234-4213	Provides support to faculty with the development and review of research proposals for submission to sponsors, specializing in MITACS programs.
Alexa Mainguy Business Development Specialist, Mitacs and McMaster 365-324-9212	Provides support to faculty with the development and review of research proposals for submission to sponsors, specializing in MITACS programs.
Daniela Cali Research Contracts Coordinator 905-525-9140 ext. 22626	Provides support for opening of research accounts and post-award issues.

Industry Liaison (Technology Transfer)

Glen Crossley Associate Director, Business Development and Intellectual Property 905-520-7292	Oversees the Business Development / Technology Transfer group to support commercialization of inventions developed at the university and affiliated hospitals, including supporting startup companies led by students and faculty.
Sunita Asrani Associate Director, Business Development and Copyright 905-921-5820	Oversees and manages the copyright licensing group, commercialization of apps and educational material. Evaluates and manages patent/IP, marketing and licensing of inventions arising from Faculty of Health Sciences and the Affiliated hospitals, including supporting funding applications for Proof-of-Principle programs and creation of start-ups.
Paul Grunthal Business Development Manager, Physical Sciences and Engineering 905-570-2026	Evaluates and manages patent/IP, marketing and licensing of inventions arising from Faculty of Engineering and Science, including supporting funding applications for Proof-of-Principle programs and creation of start-ups.
Leigh Wilson Seed Fund and Business Development Manager, Life Sciences 905-525-9140 ext. 20330	Helps manage the McMaster Seed Fund (MSF), vetting applications and preparing eligible applicants to pitch to the investment committee. Evaluates and manages patent/IP, marketing and licensing of inventions arising from Faculty of Health Sciences and Affiliated Hospitals, including supporting funding applications for Proof-of-Principle programs and creation of start-ups.
Carmen Carrasquilla (on leave) Business Development Manager, Life Sciences 905-906-1462	Evaluates and manages patent/IP, marketing and licensing of inventions arising from Faculty of Science, Engineering, and Health Sciences, including supporting funding applications for Proof-of-Principle programs and creation of start-ups.
Alan Sawula Business Development Officer, Physical Sciences and Engineering 905-525-9140 ext. 28209	Evaluates and manages patent/IP, marketing and licensing of inventions arising from Faculty of Engineering and Science, including supporting funding applications for Proof-of-Principle programs and creation of start-ups.
Amy Hector Business Development Officer, Life Sciences 905-525-9140 ext. 28642	Evaluates and manages patent/IP, marketing and licensing of inventions arising from Faculty of Science, Engineering, and Health Sciences, including supporting funding applications for Proof-of-Principle programs and creation of start-ups.
Sabrina Kirby Business Development Officer 289-921-9759	Evaluates and manages patent/IP, marketing and licensing of software and mobile applications.
Rafik El Werfalli Business Development Officer 905-525-9140 ext. 23321	Evaluates and manages patent/IP, marketing and licensing of inventions arising from Faculty of Science, Engineering, and Health Sciences, including supporting funding applications for Proof-of-Principle programs and creation of start-ups.
Cheryl Minnis Licensing Associate (Quality-of-Life Questionnaires) 365-833-2132	Drafts and negotiates license agreements for copyright material. Works closely with the designated author of each questionnaire to translate and review various translations of the instruments and to respond to technical questions.
Laura Guevara Licensing Assistant (Quality-of-Life Questionnaires) 365-833-1872	Drafts and negotiates license agreements for copyright material.
Noorisah Khan Business Development Intern 905-525-9140 ext. 20324	Assists with technology transfer activities.

Legal & Administrative Services

Sarah O’Byrne Legal Counsel 905-525-9140 ext. 20024	Office of Legal Services
Heather Morrison Budget and Financial Analyst 289-775-6375	Day-to-day management of MILO’s financials, including invoicing, distribution of commercialization revenues, and accounts payable, and other financial reporting. Also supports the Business Development team on the commercialization of copyright materials.
Ziyi Cai IP Administrator 289-659-6726	Day-to-day management of McMaster’s database for intellectual property (patents, trade-marks and licenses), including metrics reporting.