Integration versus separation: structure and strategies of the technology transfer office (TTO) in medical research organizations

Journal of Technology Transfer

Volumn 40, Issue 1, 2015, Pages 105-122

  Derrick, G E ^a  

^a BRUNEL UNIVERSITY   (United Kingdom)

Author keywords

Commercialization; Qualitative research; Research Management; Technology Transfer Office (TTO)

Indexed keywords

INTEGRATION; TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER;

COMMERCIALIZATION; INTEGRATION MODELS; ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURES; QUALITATIVE RESEARCH; RESEARCH COMMERCIALIZATIONS; RESEARCH MANAGEMENT; RESEARCH ORGANIZATION; TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER OFFICES;

SOCIETIES AND INSTITUTIONS;

EID: 84939415167     PISSN: 08929912     EISSN: 15737047     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1007/s10961-014-9343-1     Document Type: Article

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