Anne DiSante

Anne DiSante is the Executive Director of MSU Technologies at Michigan State University.1 She has extensive experience in technology transfer and commercialization in academic settings. Here are some key details about her career:

Current Position

Anne DiSante has been serving as the Executive Director of MSU Technologies at Michigan State University since January 2022.1 She was initially appointed as the Interim Executive Director in January 2022 before taking on the permanent role.12

Professional Experience

At Michigan State University

• Executive Director, MSU Technologies (January 2022 - Present)
• Associate Director, MSU Technologies (October 2012 - January 2022)

Previous Roles

• Director, Life Sciences, Technology Transfer Office at Case Western Reserve University (September 2010 - October 2012)
• Senior Director, Technology Transfer at Wayne State University (1998 - September 2010)
• Senior Technology Licensing Specialist at University of Michigan (1987 - 1998)

Education

Anne holds an MBA in Marketing from the University of Michigan, which she completed between 1986 and 1988.1

Expertise

With over 33 years of experience in technology transfer, Anne DiSante has developed significant expertise in putting academic research to practical use.3 In her current role, she leads the activities of licensing professionals at MSU Technologies, focusing on commercializing innovations developed at Michigan State University.1

Anne DiSante is well-connected in her field, with over 500 connections on LinkedIn.1 Her extensive experience in various prestigious universities has positioned her as a leader in academic technology transfer and commercialization.