Eshelman Innovation
Brianna Vickerman, PhD, currently serves as a Research Assistant Professor and Light Activated Therapeutics Program Manager at Eshelman Innovation since May 2023. Previously, Brianna co-directed the strategy and managed activities at Nucleate from June 2021 to June 2023, co-founding the RTP Chapter, and leading the inaugural Activator Program for biotech startups. Academically, Brianna's postdoctoral research at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill focused on advancing light-controlled therapeutic release technology. The educational background includes a PhD in Biochemistry from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and a BS in Chemistry and Mathematics from the University of St. Thomas. Additional experiences include program coordination for Innovate Carolina's 3.8 Initiative and participation in various entrepreneurial programs, where notable achievements include winning accelerators and undertaking comprehensive customer discovery projects.
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Eshelman Innovation
Eshelman Innovation is an innovation engine that turns great ideas into healthcare products and services that improve lives in North Carolina and throughout the world. Our Therapeutics Accelerator has driven novel solutions to unmet needs in oncology, neuroscience and infectious diseases. Our Venture Studio nurtures game-changing digital health startups to combat harms caused by opioid use disorder, food insecurity and more. At Eshelman Innovation, even when we encounter the most difficult healthcare problems, we don’t back away. We charge toward them.