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Biohealth Industry Partnerships

The University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health’s Office of Biohealth Industry Partnerships is uniquely positioned to access the resources, talent and services of both the School of Medicine and Public Health (SMPH) and UW Health. Located at the center of one of the nation’s leading, EDA-designated Technical Hubs, we offer vast expertise in biomedical research collaborations, combined with a slate of industry-focused research services including clinical trials, medical innovation, continuing education and research core facilities. We are a central, focused hub for skillfully building relationships between industry partners and our renowned faculty researchers, departments and centers.

Industry Partners

Schedule a meeting to discuss how we can support your efforts to collaborate with research experts and health care innovators in the UW School of Medicine and Public Health.

Industry consultation

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Researchers

Schedule a consultation with our office to learn more about ways to successfully partner with industry.

Researcher consultation

Let us help you tap into our powerhouse of experts in personalized medicine, biotechnology and health care.

Advancing Biohealth

Tech Hubs Official Designee Innovative research in the UW School of Medicine and Public Health is central to Wisconsin’s designation as a Regional Technology and Innovation Hub focused on biohealth. The Economic Development Association has awarded the Wisconsin Biohealth Tech Hub with $49 million in federal grants, with additional state funding and industry commitments bringing the total over $80 million. Five interconnected projects, will unite innovation, manufacturing, and workforce development initiatives, building a world-class personalized medicine center.

Most notably, the Wisconsin Health Data Hub project will be led by the UW School of Medicine and Public Health and aims to establish a cyber-secure repository of expansive health data, which will accelerate prototype development, clinical trials, and product realization, propelling Wisconsin to the forefront of health innovation worldwide. Our office can help you tap into our powerhouse of experts in personalized medicine, biotechnology and health care.

The Office of Biohealth Industry Partnerships structures industry relationships with faculty and researchers in the UW School of Medicine and Public Health. We offer streamlined services to negotiate and facilitate research agreements that adhere to university policies and guidelines, with a unique and clear focus on biomedical research and health care. Our collective background in research — honed in both industry and academic settings — helps us understand your needs and connect you with health care and medical researchers affiliated with a variety of centers, institutes and projects.

[There is] a spirit among UW School of Medicine and Public Health faculty and staff that drives innovation, commits to health equity and demonstrates the impact of collaboration with industry partners.

-Kurt Zimmerman, Senior Director, Office of Biohealth Industry Partnerships

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Our Matrix Model

Our office is uniquely matrixed, representing the resources, talent and services of the School of Medicine and Public Health, and UW Health. We offer an integrated and streamlined approach to exploring ideas, building connections, structuring agreements, and advancing research and technology. Think of us as your one-stop shop for partnering with UW School of Medicine and Public Health’s top researchers. We establish collaborations on behalf of all faculty and departments, including: