Bristow MR, Leinwand LA, Olson EN. Entrepreneurialism in the Translational Biologic Sciences: Why, How, and However.
JACC Basic Transl Sci 2018;
3:1-8. [PMID:
30062188 PMCID:
PMC6058957 DOI:
10.1016/j.jacbts.2017.10.004]
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Abstract
Because they are perceived as distinct from the biological sciences, entrepreneurial pursuits may be daunting to the average researcher. In this report, we explain why academic scientists and in particular translational researchers should be naturally as well as rationally attracted to entrepreneurial endeavors. We go into some detail of how entrepreneurial achievements are actually accomplished and offer a few caveats for consideration when embarking down entrepreneurial pathways. We conclude that, although not for everyone, for translational investigators in the biologic sciences, entrepreneurial pursuits are desirable, accomplishable, and professionally rewarding.
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