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Lecturer Opportunity: Stony Brook University

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The College of Business at Stony Brook University invites applications for a non-tenure track part time lecturer position to teach Biotechnology Enterprises – Finance & Operations during the Fall 2026 semester.

The successful candidate will demonstrate a passion for teaching, a commitment to student success, and a deep understanding of the international of the biotechnology industry and developing enterprises. Interested Candidates should apply by July 23rd! https://apply.interfolio.com/189240

“Biotechnology Enterprises – Finance & Operations” is one of the main pillars of the Advanced Graduate Certificate in Life Science Innovation and Entrepreneurship, designed to enhance student’s understanding of how biological sciences translate into new therapeutics, diagnostics and/or medical devices, and provided an introduction to the fundamental business and industry aspects of critical in leveraging technology platforms into biological sciences oriented start-up companies. The successful candidate can anticipate working closely with the Department of Biomedical Engineering as well as the Center for Biotechnology to ensure the course aligns with the certificate’s intent and the Center for Biotechnology’s objective of preparing students for careers in the biotechnology and life sciences industry.

The application link, and further details on the role’s responsibilities & requirements can be found at the link above.

NYS Commercialization Competition – 2026 Applications Open!

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New York State-based Startup companies have the opportunity to compete for a share of up to $420,000 in funding to accelerate the commercialization their innovative technology or product.

As part of the Jeff Lawrence Innovation Fund, FuzeHub will hold its tenth New York State Commercialization Competition on October 27 & 28 at the Buffalo Convention Center during the New York State Innovation Summit.

The FuzeHub Commercialization Competition is intended to help small manufacturing and technology companies further develop their prototype in an effort to pursue additional investment and customers as well as strengthen their “go-to-market” strategies, as they move from new product/production method to marketplace.

Learn more and apply here: https://fuzehub.com/commercialization-competition/

We’re Hiring! Venture Associate

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The Center for Biotechnology is looking to bring on board a Venture Associate. The Venture Associate will work to source and select high-quality, founder-led companies, drive founder progress, and support execution across the Center for Biotechnology’s company-building activities.

This role is designed for someone with deep multidisciplinary technical and domain expertise—developed through rigorous training and hands-on experience—who has supported venture or startup decision-making as an analyst or equivalent responsibilities and is now ready to move from analysis to judgment.

View the full job description and submission instructions here:

https://stonybrooku.taleo.net/careersection/2/jobdetail.ftl?job=2600168&tz=GMT-05%3A00&tzname=America%2FNew_York

CFB Affiliated Entrepreneurs Featured at SBU’s Wolf Den Event

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The Center for Biotechnology was thrilled to help Stony Brook University’s Office for Research and Innovation (OR&I) organize their second Wolf Den event on February 12, which featured three CFB Affiliated biotechnology entrepreneurs: Eve McDavid, CEO and founder of Mission-Driven Tech, Raza Hassan, CTO and co-founder of IAMBIC and Christopher Ashdown, CEO and co-founder of Lahara Bio

Attendees heard from each of the featured innovators about various topics they have faced while launching and building their ventures. The speakers were also able to highlight how they have worked with and access the resources of Stony Brook University with support from the Center for Biotechnology.

The goal of the event is to help build the innovation and entrepreneurial community not only at Stony Brook University but in the region as well. Read the full write up of the event on SBU News.

NYSTAR Visits SBU

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In early February, we welcomed leadership from Empire State Development (ESD), including its Division of Science, Technology and Innovation (NYSTAR) and New York Ventures, for a two-day visit focused on applied research, industry collaboration and economic development across New York State.

The visit spotlighted key teams throughout Stony Brook University, including the Center’s role in driving innovation through supporting hundreds of patents, licenses, and commercialization efforts to help translate breakthrough discoveries into real‑world medical and biotechnology applications. As our very own Clinton Rubin remarked, “We are excited by NYS’s commitment to harnessing Stony Brook’s research enterprise for economic impact, and building the life sciences innovation and entrepreneurship ecosystem here on campus, on Long Island and in our State.”

We’re excited to share more soon about how our Center is bringing its vision to life by accelerating the path from academic research to marketplace solutions.