Translating Science Into Impact
A Technology Transfer Roadmap for Women in Health Innovation
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 6427004 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Daniela Terracciano (0000-0003-4296-429X, Federico II University Hospital, corresponding author) |
| Editors | Camelia Delcea (0000-0003-3589-1969) |
| Year | 2025 |
| Volume | 2025 |
| Issue | 1 |
| Publication date | 2025-01-01 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Health & Social Care in the Community (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0966-0410 • E-ISSN: 1365-2524 |
| Publisher | Wiley (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1155/hsc/8368866 |
| OpenAlex | W7105828100 |
| Language | EN |
| References cited | 51 |
Technology transfer in healthcare is an essential mechanism to transform scientific discoveries into real‐world solutions. However, the path from laboratory research to market impact remains challenging, particularly for women scientists, who face structural and cultural barriers in accessing entrepreneurial opportunities and innovation ecosystems. This paper aims to provide a practical and empowering guide for early career women scientists interested in technology transfer and health entrepreneurship. It outlines the stages of the commercialization journey, highlights institutional and ecosystem enablers, and explores gender disparities that persist in innovation. A narrative synthesis approach is used, integrating literature, policy insights, and real‐world case studies of successful female‐led health tech ventures. Key elements of the technology transfer process are presented alongside strategies for mentorship, networking, and institutional support. Despite progress, women remain underrepresented in patenting, startup leadership, and venture capital access. However, targeted mentorship programs, inclusive innovation networks, and institutional infrastructures such as Technology Transfer Offices (TTOs) significantly enhance women’s ability to navigate this path. Case studies demonstrate how aligning scientific rigor with market needs, leveraging personal insight, and building interdisciplinary teams enable successful translation of research into impact. Technology transfer offers a high‐impact career pathway for women in science, empowering them to lead innovation in healthcare. Supporting this journey requires not only skills and resources but also communities of mentorship, structural equity, and visibility of success stories. Academic institutions play a central role in integrating entrepreneurship training into research careers and in shaping a more inclusive, translational research culture
Career Pathways · Commercialization · Entrepreneurship · Health care · Knowledge transfer · Mentorship · Process (computing · Technology transfer · Translational research · Translational science · Career Development and Diversity · Diversity and Career in Medicine · Sex and Gender in Healthcare
| Citation velocity | historical |
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| Highly cited | No |