In July we spotlight the impact of government requirements and changes in the technology transfer industry at both the policy and operational levels. Government compliance and regulations have always been a central focus of TTOs. And, this summer we are facing unprecedented changes and challenges to the role of universities in discovery and commercialization. This issue provides insights from two well-known policy experts on the current state of affairs, Joe Allen (The Bayh-Dole Coalition) and Kevin Wozniak (Council on Government Relations).

At the operational level, we highlight critical practices to handle complex compliance needs with an article on non-traditional sponsor requirements. We also provide advice from two experts with decades of experience transitioning software systems on how to approach a database change in the office, recognizing the key role software systems play in ensuring compliance and reporting obligations are met.