Zbigniew Leś

An expert with over 20 years of experience in technology, life sciences, and the commercialization of scientific innovation. Currently Director of R&D Partnerships & Technology Transfer at The Heart, where he develops collaborations with universities and research institutions and supports the process of technology transfer and bringing breakthrough scientific solutions to market.

Previously CEO of Evidence Prime, a spin-off of McMaster University developing tools for evidence-based medicine, and held managerial positions at Orphinic Scientific and Laser Analytica (Certara). His experience includes the development of technology products as well as building collaborations between academia, industry, and startups.