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NYS Biodefense Commercialization Fund

Mentorship Program

Our mentorship program provides support from a network of industry experts across health care domains advancing health care technologies and innovations. 

The Mentorship Program is centered on building out industry networks. Mentors are matched to projects using their expertise for project needs to successfully guide awardees on how to best advance their technologies closer to commercialization.

Please note: The Biodefense Commercialization Fund Mentorship Program has closed for participation.

This site is no longer being updated as of September 2024.

Mentors

Dedication. Expertise. Guiding.

Round 1, 2, and 3 Biodefense Commercialization Fund Mentors continue to provide industry expertise and guidance as awardees develop their path toward commercialization. 

Get in Touch!

Kasandra Cisneros, MS

Alliance Manager, Strategic Partnerships and Programs

Mount Sinai Innovation Partners

Kasandra.Cisneros@mssm.edu 

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Zainab Bibi, MPH

Program Manager, Strategic Partnerships and Programs

Mount Sinai Innovation Partners 

Zainab.Bibi@mssm.edu 

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Dov Shamir, PhD

Senior Manager, Entrepreneurship Programs

Mount Sinai Innovation Partners

Dov.Shamir@mssm.edu 

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