Dr. Ha Nguyen is Senior Director of the Office of Technology Development at the Salk Institute for Biological Studies, where she leads a multidisciplinary team dedicated to advancing the translation of groundbreaking scientific discoveries into real-world applications. With over 20 years of experience in technology transfer, intellectual property, and business development, she has worked across academia and industry to commercialize life science innovations.
Dr. Nguyen has held roles at University of California (UC) San Francisco, Life Technologies, Thermo Fisher Scientific, and Salk Institute. She also serves on the Board of the San Diego Innovation Council, supporting the region’s innovation ecosystem. She earned her PhD in Chemistry and Chemical Biology from UC San Francisco, her BS in Chemistry from UC Irvine, and is a registered U.S. Patent Agent.
