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Dr. Leila Daneshmandi is an Assistant Professor in Residence of Innovation and Entrepreneurship at the University of Connecticut's College of Engineering and Biomedical Engineering Department. She serves as Director of the Entrepreneurship Hub and Co-Director of the Nursing and Engineering Innovation Center, fostering cross-disciplinary innovation. Her academic leadership includes teaching courses such as Technology Innovation I & II, Entrepreneurial Skills, and Startup Strategy. As Principal Investigator for the Graduate Entrepreneurship Fellowship Program and the Master's of Engineering in Global Entrepreneurship, she supports student entrepreneurs through grants like the ThirdBridge.
Education:
- B.S., Biomedical Engineering, Amirkabir University of Technology
- M.S., Global Entrepreneurship, University of Connecticut
- Ph.D., Biomedical Engineering, University of Connecticut
Her research focuses on merging biomedical technology with entrepreneurship, exemplified by her role as co-founder and COO of Encapsulate—a MedTech startup developing tumor-on-a-chip systems for personalized cancer treatment. Recognized nationally, Encapsulate collaborates with institutions like NASA and has been featured in the Wall Street Journal.
Research Interests: Biomedical innovation, regenerative engineering, medical technology commercialization, and healthcare entrepreneurship.
Awards:
- Connecticut’s Top 25 Women in Business
- Two-time Women of Innovation Finalist
- Entrepreneur of the Year Award for Scalable Venture
Advising & Grants: Supervises interdisciplinary initiatives bridging engineering and healthcare. Leads funding programs to advance student ventures and translational research.
Labs & Teams: Oversees the Entrepreneurship Hub and Nursing & Engineering Innovation Center, cultivating collaborative innovation ecosystems.
