Co-Chairs

• Theresa A. Pardo, Associate Vice President for Research & Economic Development, University at Albany
• Carey Hatch, Dean of the University Libraries, University Libraries University at Albany

Ex Officio

• Tianning Huang, Director of Office of Strategic Initiatives, Data Assessment & Technology, Office of the Vice President for Research & Economic Development, University at Albany

Program Coordinators

• Ashley Turski, Program Coordinator for Research Excellence, Office of the Vice President for Research & Economic Development, University at Albany
• Nancy Cavillones, Program Support Specialist, Innovation and Entrepreneurship Programs, University at Albany
• Asia Anthony, Administrative Assistant, Division for Research and Economic Development

Community Engagement

• Mary Hunt, Director of Public Engagement, Office of Public Engagement, University at Albany

Communications and Marketing

• Jordan Carleo-Evangelist, Senior Director of Strategic, Research and Advocacy Communications, Office of Communications and Marketing, University at Albany

Fundraising

• Rich Becker, Director of Corporate and Foundation Relations, Division of University Advancement, University at Albany
• Brian Rudolph, Director of Leadership Annual Giving & Asst Director of Corporate Engagement, University at Albany

Event Co-Chairs

Day 1: State of Research and Innovation

• Kelly Reardon, Program Director, Innovation and Entrepreneurship Programs, Office of Economic Development, Entrepreneurship, and Industry Partnerships, Division for Research & Economic Development, UAlbany
• Scott Tenenbaum, Professor, Department of Nanoscale Science & Engineering, College of Nanotechnology, Science, and Engineering, The RNA Institute, UAlbany

Day 2: Frontiers in Biotechnology

• Susan Sharfstein, Professor of Nanoscale Science & Engineering, College of Nanotechnology, Science, and Engineering, The RNA Institute, UAlbany
• Steven Cramer, Institute Professor, Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

Day 5: Pathbreaking Research Talk Series, Award Program, and Reception

• Marlene Belfort, Distinguished Professor, Department of Biomedical Sciences, Department of Biological Sciences, College of Integrated Health Sciences, Senior Advisor of The RNA Institute, UAlbany
• Kajal Lahiri, Distinguished Professor, Department of Economics, Department of Health Policy, Management and Behavior, College of Integrated Health Sciences, UAlbany

Industry & NYCREATES Engagement

• Ross F. Goodman, Deputy Director, NYS Center for Advanced Technology in Nanomaterials and Nanoelectronics