Benefits of OCR

Roles of OCR

• Liaison with the business community
• Facilitator of commercial success
• Manager of the business development process
• Host of events to bring together the Perelman School of Medicine faculty and alliance partners

What does the Office of Corporate Research provide to you?

• Access

Because it is integrated into the operations of the Perelman School of Medicine and active in the identification, development and management of opportunities, OCR can work with you to gain access to Penn's knowledge which may provide you with a competitive edge

• Opportunity

Currently, OCR has alliances with several pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical device companies for:

• Sponsored research
• Collaborative research
• Clinical trial support
• Joint development of new businesses
• Internships for Penn Medicine graduate students and trainees

Integrated Management

OCR is your single point of contact for Penn Medicine