Washington University Office of Technology Management staff attended AUTM University in Kansas City October 4-6, 2023 to learn best practices and new strategies from seasoned technology transfer experts. As a professional development opportunity for technology transfer professionals, AUTM University is offered through AUTM, a non-profit organization that supports and advances technology transfer worldwide.
Gina Smutz, compliance manager with OTM, is active on the AUTM compliance committee. She was instrumental in developing the Operations and Compliance Course offered during AUTM University.
“It is so fulfilling to help develop this course content for AUTM,” shares Smutz. “I truly enjoyed working with the committee to help others understand and navigate compliance obligations related tech transfer.”
Many of the OTM operations staff at AUTM University attended the finance and agreements and operations course tracks.
