Composed of University of Virginia faculty members with technology commercialization experience, the U.Va. Patent Foundation's Faculty Advisory Committee (FAC) helps faculty inventors learn how to disclose their inventions, explore the full scope of their inventions and develop the data needed to obtain the best patent claims possible, through one-on-one counseling. If you are a U.Va. faculty inventor, please feel free to contact FAC chair John C. Herr or another member of the committee for guidance with regard to the technology commercialization process.
John C. Herr, Ph.D.
Chair Director, Center for Research in Contraceptive and Reproductive Health Professor, Cell Biology and Urology 434.924.2007
Robert E. Burnett, Ph.D.
Professor and Associate Chair, Chemistry Director, Chemistry Graduate Studies 434.924.4571
Richard L. Guerrant, M.D.
Professor, Internal Medicine Division Head, Division of Geographic and International Medicine 434.924.5242
Deborah A. Lannigan, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor, Microbiology 434.924.1144
Timothy L. Macdonald, Ph.D.
Professor, Chemistry and Pharmacology 434.924.7718
Gary K. Owens, Ph.D.
Director, Robert M. Berne Cardiovascular Research Center 434.924.2652
Ronald P. Taylor, Ph.D.
Professor, Biochemistry and Molecular Genetics 434.924.2664
Alfred C. Weaver, Ph.D.
Director, Computer Network Laboratory Professor, Computer Science 434.982.2201
