Thomas Lipkin, a Ph.D. holder in Pathology and Cell Biology from Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons, is a highly accomplished professional and a Director at UCLA Innovation Fund & New Ventures at UCLA Technology Development Group. With an educational background in Biology from Indiana University Bloomington, Lipkin has gained extensive experience working in diverse industries. Lipkin has previously held positions as an Associate at OUP, Manager/Senior Fellow, Fellow at Columbia Technology Ventures, and Research Assistant II at Harvard Medical School.

Through his work in the industry, Lipkin has developed a diverse set of skills and expertise that he brings to his role at UCLA. As Director, he leads the Innovation Fund & New Ventures team, working to identify promising start-ups and technologies with commercial potential, establish partnerships, and secure funding to drive commercial success. Lipkin's broad set of skills and experiences make him a valuable asset to any team he works with.