A primer for initiation of commercialization of glycobiological discoveries

Abstract

In this age of translational science, blossoming biotechnology and increasingly elusive federal funding, a working knowledge of commercialization beyond typical academic training is necessary. Here, some issues and initial strategies to help principal investigators, postdoctoral fellows and students considering the route from discovery to invention to commercialization in the glycobiology field. Common myths are addressed, and tips and resources are provided to help start down this path.