Technology Translation
Management Operations
We seek to deliver therapeutic, diagnostic and production benefits in areas as diverse as cancer, immunology, public health and personalised treatment.
The Translation Team is comprised of former researchers with expertise in all aspects of technology identification, assessment, protection, development and commercialisation. We help the Sanger Institute’s researchers translate their research towards a product or service that enables healthcare benefit by:
- Conducting thorough technology evaluations and market research
- De-risking early ideas and technologies
- Protecting ideas through filing patents if appropriate
- Assisting with development plans and funding
- Undertaking extensive business development activities
- Structuring and negotiating collaboration, evaluation, license and spin-out agreements
- Managing established development partnerships
Core team

Dr Mariya Chhatriwala
Business Development Manager

Dr Gary P. Dillon
Business Development Manager

Dr Agnieszka Wabik
Business Development Associate
Previous team members

Dr Emmanuelle Astoul
Interim Head of Translation

Ros Cook
Former Technology Transfer Solicitor

Victoria Vladimirovna Lebedeva-Baxter
Marketing Manager, Campus Innovation

Ross Rounsevell
Former Business Development Manager