Milica Vukmirovic

Milica Vukmirovic has a strong academic background in cell and molecular biology, focusing on various diseases including fibrosis, chronic lung, liver, and kidney diseases, cardiomyopathies, and cancer.

In addition to her academic work, she also specializes in entrepreneurial and commercialization endeavors, developing strategies for early-stage technologies from academia, pre-clinical drug and device development, and securing funding for projects.

Milica has extensive experience in creating innovation hubs, facilitating entrepreneurship in life sciences, and implementing commercialization approaches that expedite multidisciplinary research.

She excels in coaching teams, securing government and industry funding, and presenting to key opinion leaders in multiple languages.

With a keen interest in technology development, accelerators, incubators, venture formation, and investments, Milica has a rich educational background with studies at prestigious institutions like Yale University, Duke University, and the University of Lausanne.

Her professional journey includes roles in academia, industry, and consultancy, where she has contributed significantly to organizations such as Yale University, McMaster University, and adMare BioInnovations.

Milica has also been actively involved in educational initiatives, serving as an adjunct lecturer at the University of Toronto and a co-instructor at the School of Biomedical Engineering at UBC.

Her international exposure, having studied, lived, and worked in multiple countries, combined with a passion for outdoor activities and diverse cultures, reflect her well-rounded personality and global outlook.