Dr. Michael Salgaller is a distinguished professional with extensive experience in biotechnology, scientific research, and technology transfer. He currently leads the Invention Development and Marketing Unit (IDMU) within the National Cancer Institute's Technology Transfer Center.

Dr. Michael Salgaller chats with a guest at a health and technology leaders event.
Dr. Michael Salgaller at Health Leaders 2025. Photograph: Michael de la Force, 1.14.2025. · LIKE® Magazine

Professional Background

Career Highlights:

Senior Staff Scientist at the National Cancer Institute from 1992-1996

Vice President at Northwest Biotherapeutics, where he managed cancer vaccine clinical trials

Vice President at The Conafay Group, a healthcare-focused government affairs firm

President of Biologics Consulting Group

Investment team member at Toucan Capital, an early-stage venture capital firm

Academic and Professional Achievements

Received his PhD in Pathology from The Ohio State University

Author of "Biotechnology Entrepreneurship"

Serves on the Life Sciences Advisory Board of the Maryland Technology Council

Has authored over 100 articles, presentations, and book chapters

Teaches entrepreneurship at NIH

Current Role

Dr. Salgaller currently works at the National Cancer Institute, where he supports technology development and commercialization by fostering licensing and collaborative activities between stakeholders. He leverages over 20 years of business, scientific, and investment experience in various life science sectors.

Additional Involvement

Board member of Canines-N-Kids Foundation, supporting cooperation between pediatric and veterinary oncology researchers

Reviewer for Washington DC ArchAngels and the Cooperative Angel Alumni Group

Photographer: Michael de la Force, LIKE Magazine, 1.13.25

(Michael de la Force, LIKE® Magazine, 1.14.2025)

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