Speaker: Dr. Lawrence Korngut

Moderator: Dr. Hans Katzberg

Dr. Lawrence Korngut, M.D., M.Sc., FRCPC, is a neuromuscular neurologist at the Calgary Neuromuscular Program. Dr. Korngut serves as the Director, Innovation & Commercialization at the Hotchkiss Brain Institute (HBI) where he facilitates the commercialization of new discoveries and technologies. He supports HBI scientists and clinicians through the tech transfer process to optimize commercialization success through out-licensing or new company formation. He has contributed to the HBI Innovation Strategy that includes the launch of the MIND Prize ($1M/year over 10 years funding high-risk high-reward neuroscience research) and UCeed Neuro (University of Calgary-based venture philanthropy investment fund). As an entrepreneur, Dr. Korngut co-founded Lumiio, a successful health data technology startup now operating health data programs in 18 countries.