Imke Ehlers Surur

Imke Ehlers Surur currently serves as the Director of Technology Development & Licensing at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, with a career spanning over two decades, starting as a Graduate Research Assistant and advancing through various roles focused on the commercialization of biopharmaceutical assets, patent management, and negotiation of licensing agreements. In addition to this position, Imke acts as a Board Observer for Abpro Corporation and previously contributed to the Play Area Association of New York City as a Board Member, overseeing community play space initiatives and events. Imke holds a Ph.D. in Cell Biology and Biochemistry from Universitaet Ulm and a Master’s degree in Biochemistry/Genetics/Microbiology from Universitaet Oldenburg.