Mariel Liggin

Mariel Liggin is an accomplished professional located at the intersection of science, law, and industry, currently serving as the Assistant Director of Technology & Research Development at LaunchTN. With a background that includes roles such as Principal Investigator for the KLICS Initiative and a Presidential Management Fellow Associate in Technology Transfer at Johns Hopkins University, Mariel has demonstrated a commitment to advancing innovation and commercialization efforts. They have also contributed to higher education as a guest lecturer at Louisiana State University and previously supported student engagement at Johns Hopkins. Mariel holds a Bachelor’s degree in Pre-Medicine from Tennessee State University and a Master of Science in Biotechnology from Johns Hopkins University.