NSC4360 - Introduction to Entrepreneurship in Neuroscience

NSC 4360 Introduction to Entrepreneurship in Neuroscience (3 semester credit hours) How can we use what we know about the nervous system to develop new diagnostics and therapeutics to help patients around the globe? The focus of this course is identifying compelling needs and generating ideas for innovations to address them. We discuss the iterative innovation process in 3 phases - identify, invent, and implement. We cover how to develop an idea into a product that is effective for patients and attractive to providers and payers. We work on how to pitch ideas to potential partners and investors, the importance of building a strong team, and cultivating an entrepreneur mindset. Prerequisites: (NSC 3361 or equivalent) and NSC 4352. (3-0) T