Stephen Nowak is a Business Development and Licensing Associate specializing in therapeutic, agriculture and biotech innovations. For the past three years, he has supported Cornell’s Center for Technology Licensing (CTL) in identifying, assessing, and marketing intellectual property from university researchers.
Stephen is dedicated to helping faculty and students navigate the commercialization process, offering guidance and support to unlock their entrepreneurial potential. He excels at identifying high-potential innovations, negotiating strategic partnerships, and facilitating commercialization efforts that create meaningful impact for researchers, industry partners, and the broader community.
Before joining CTL, Stephen was a lecturer at a Catholic university, teaching Genetics and Physiology. He earned a Ph.D. in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology from Clemson University and holds a B.S. in Molecular and Cellular Biology from the University of Arizona.
