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Mission

The Office of Innovation and Commercialization (OIC) assists in the fulfillment of the WVU’s land grant mission of education, research, and public service.

The OIC exists to serve the faculty, staff, students, and administration of the University and the public by carrying out its mission to:

  • Encourage Invention and Innovation at WVU
  • Generate Income for Research, Education, and Inventors
  • Contribute to Economic Development and Local, State, Regional, and National Business Competitiveness

Meet our Team

Beavers

Allen Beavers

Program Coordinator, LaunchLab

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Angela Shock

Angela Shock

Office Administrator

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Anne Jones

Anne Jones

Director, LaunchLab

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Brooke Vani

Brooke Vani

Program Coordinator

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Cassie Caplan

Senior Project Manager

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Chris Menchini

Associate Director of Intellectual Property

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Jessica Allen

Jessica Ott

Technology Commercialization Specialist, Health Sciences

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Kristina Anderson

Business Operations Manager

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Ryan Watson

Ryan Watson

Executive Director, Intellectual Property and Licensing

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Thomas Motes

Thomas Motes

Associate General Counsel for Intellectual Property

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