Robert A. Lindberg, Ph.D., R.A.C.
BATON Director

Dr. Robert Lindberg directs the Biotechnology Center's Business Acceleration and Technology Out-licensing Network (BATON). The BATON program is a resource to universities and research institutions that are seeking to create start-up companies to commercialize their life sciences technologies.

During his career at the Biotechnology Center, Lindberg has been responsible for technology assessment, due diligence and strategic planning on behalf of companies requesting loan support. Lindberg assists young scientists with career planning and recently helped create the Center's Industrial Fellowship Program which provides transitional training for academic scientists seeking careers in industry. He has helped to craft regional and statewide economic development strategic plans.

Education

Lindberg holds undergraduate degrees in Music (Bellarmine College) and Mathematics (University of Louisville) and a Doctorate in Physiology and Biophysics (University of Louisville).

Lindberg is a microvascular physiologist (endothelial function in inflammation, thrombosis and cancer), and held postdoctoral fellowships at UNC-Chapel Hill and the Duke University Medical Center prior to joining the Biotechnology Center in 1999. He earned his Regulatory Affairs Certification (R.A.C.) in 2005. Lindberg served as the Technical Sales Director for VWR BioSciences before returning to the Biotechnology Center.

Membership Organizations

Lindberg also serves on the boards of N.C. State University's Physical and Applied Mathematical Sciences Foundation, North Carolina State College of Management Biosciences Management Program Industry Advisory Board and the Carolina Student Biotechnology Network. He is a member of the following organizations:

• Inflammation Research Association
• Microcirculatory Society
• Association of Technology Managers
• Drug Information Association
• North Carolina Regulatory Affairs Forum
• Regulatory Affairs Professionals Society