Facilitating the transfer of innovations to benefit society
Technology Advancement
Guidance for your journey
Technology search
MU researchers and industry partners can further develop university innovations for the marketplace. Search our portfolio of technologies available for licensing.
Disclose an invention
Researchers who think they have an innovation with commercial potential should submit a confidential Invention Disclosure Form to the Office of Technology Advancement.
Tips & resources
Access our tip sheets, presentations and other educational resources for guidance throughout your technology advancement journey.
Confidentiality agreements
Make sure to have a nondisclosure or material transfer agreement in place before you share confidential information or materials with an outside collaborator.
Startup company guidelines
Consult this guide if you are interested in founding a company based on Mizzou research. It includes potential conflicts of interest, university requirements, business considerations and more.
Mizzou Lab 2 Market
MU inventors navigating the multifaceted commercialization process can take advantage of Mizzou Lab 2 Market contacts, programs and services.
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Meet the team

Karla Alsberge
Prosecution Assistant & Office Support
573-882-6013
alsbergek@missouri.edu

Connie Armentrout
Life Sciences & Agriculture
Technology Transfer Manager
573-808-7797
armentroutc@missouri.edu

Sam Bish, PhD
Life Sciences & Agriculture
Senior Technology Transfer Manager
573-882-5016
bishs@missouri.edu

Adam Blumhagen, PhD
Engineering
Technology Transfer Manager
573-882-8963
blumhagena@missouri.edu

Brian Buntaine, MS, MBA
Health Sciences
Senior Technology Transfer Manager
573-882-0470
buntaineb@missouri.edu

Annette Kendall, PhD
Marketing
Senior Technology Transfer Manager
573-999-6881
kendallan@umsystem.edu

Charles Hanford, JD
Prosecution Manager
573-882-0477
hanfordc@missouri.edu

Lisa Lorenzen, PhD
Assistant Vice Chancellor for Technology Advancement
573-884-8296
lisalorenzen@missouri.edu

Brett Maland, MBA, JD
Engineering & Copyright
Senior Technology Transfer Manager
573-882-1046
malandb@missouri.edu
Contact us
Technology Advancement
440A Bond Life Sciences Center
573-882-6013