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Cassandra Quave, PhD, is the recipient for Emory OTT’s Start-Up of the Year Award at the 2026 Annual Celebration of Technology and Innovation for her start-up, Verdant Scientific. The company is an early-stage biotech start-up developing a first-in-class, first-in-approach small molecule (VDT-002) for the treatment of atopic dermatitis (AD), more commonly known as eczema. In 2025, Verdant secured seed funding and was invited to present at the Southeast Venture Showcase. Can you introduce yourself? I’m Dr. Cassandra Quave, an Associate Professor of Dermatology and Human Health at Emory University and the Director of the Herbarium. In my research, I have Read More …

Hari Trivedi, MD, is the recipient for Emory OTT’s Corporate Partnership Award at the 2026 Annual Celebration of Technology and Innovation for his central role in advancing Emory’s academic-industry collaborations in AI. Through his leadership in AI-driven imaging research, Trivedi has been instrumental in connecting OTT with industry partners and enabling multiple data and AI model licensing agreements that support AI research. By proactively aligning Emory’s research capabilities with industry needs, Trivedi has helped translate innovation into impactful partnerships aligned with Emory University’s translational mission. Can you introduce yourself? I’m Dr. Hari Trivedi, an Associate Professor of Radiology, Biomedical Informatics, Read More …