Dr. Yelena Bisharyan is a seasoned biotechnology executive with over 20 years of experience in academia and industry. She currently serves as the Director of Business Development at Harvard University’s Office of Technology Development, where she oversees the strategic and commercial development of a diverse portfolio of technologies and intellectual property generated by Harvard’s research enterprise. Her responsibilities include fostering industry partnerships, managing IP, driving technology commercialization, and creating startups based on Harvard innovations. Dr. Bisharyan holds a PhD in Immunology from Cornell University, along with a BS and MS from Yerevan State University.