About Us – Zucker Institute For Innovation Commercialization, powered by MUSC

About the Zucker Institute

The Zucker Institute for Innovation Commercialization independently evaluates and manages the intellectual assets owned and generated by MUSC. We are dedicated to transforming these assets into products and services that meet critical medical needs globally. We collaborate closely with the Office of Innovation, forging paths to commercialize innovations from the Medical University of South Carolina. Our mission is to bring groundbreaking medical advancements from concept to community.

Our Team

Meet the dedicated team behind the Zucker Institute for Innovation Commercialization. Our multidisciplinary team brings together a wealth of experience, knowledge, and passion, all united by a common goal: to drive innovation from ideation to commercialization. Our collaborative efforts ensure that the innovative solutions developed here have the potential to make a lasting impact in the healthcare sector and beyond.

Todd Headley

CEO – Chief Executive Officer

Joe Fiore, MBA

Vice President of Business Development and Operations

Casey Charboneau, JD, MBA, CLP

General Counsel, VP of Intellectual Property & Licensing

Nathan Dolloff, PhD

CTO – Chief Technology Officer

Joe Ruscito

Vice President of Medical Technology

Kaitlyn Crobar, JD, CLP

Associate Director, Digital Health & Creative Works, Intellectual Property & Licensing Officer

Pamela Kaufman

Senior Director Intellectual Property Administration

Burke Mishoe

Finance and Operations Manager

Alia Akins

Executive Assistant

Andrew Disharoon

BioPharma Technology Manager

Board of Directors

Terri Barnes

Cory O. Robinson, PhD, FACHE

Jesse Goodwin, PhD

Timothy L. Stemmler, Ph.D.

At-Large Directors

James Chappell, PhD

W. Mark Crowell

Lisa N. Drakeman, PhD

Matt Gevaert, PhD

William Himmelsbach

our resources

At the Zucker Institute, we strive to provide a conducive environment that enables innovation. Through our extensive resources, we support researchers in translating their ideas into impactful solutions.