.png)
On Research - with CITI Program
Discussing issues that impact scientific research monthly, from clinical research to ethical considerations. Hosted by Alexa McClellan. New episode every month. Learn more at about.citiprogram.org
On Research - with CITI Program
Protecting Innovation: COGR’s Guidance on Research Security for Tech Transfer - On Research Podcast
•
CITI Program
•
Season 3
•
Episode 16
Use Left/Right to seek, Home/End to jump to start or end. Hold shift to jump forward or backward.
Technology transfer offices are increasingly on the front lines of research security—and the rules are changing fast. In this episode of On Research, we’re joined by Allen DiPalma and Kevin Wozniak from the Council on Governmental Relations (COGR) to unpack COGR’s Research Security Guidance for Technology Transfer and what it means for protecting innovation while still supporting collaboration.
Notes:
- Council on Governmental Relations (COGR). 2025. “Research Security Regulations: Practical Considerations for Technology Transfer Professionals.” - https://www.cogr.edu/sites/default/files/2025-11/Research%20Security%20Regulations%20Practical%20Considerations.pdf
- Technology Transfer – A CITI Program Course - https://about.citiprogram.org/course/technology-transfer/
- On Campus – A CITI Program Podcast - https://www.buzzsprout.com/1896915/
- CITI Program’s course catalog: https://about.citiprogram.org/course-catalog
– Episode Introduction and Research Security Context
– Introducing COGR and the Guests
– What Is COGR?
– Why Tech Transfer Is Now on the Front Lines of Research Security
– Main Research Security Risk Areas for Tech Transfer Offices
– Understanding the Fundamental Research Exclusion and Its Limits
– Disclosure and Transparency Requirements for Tech Transfer
– On Campus Promo
– Risks of Moving from Fundamental Research to Commercialization
– Practical Considerations for Sharing Data, Materials, and Technical Agreements
– Research Security Concerns with Patents, Foreign Filings, and Investments
– Key Takeaways for Technology Transfer Offices
– Closing Reflections and Resources
