Emily Reiser, Ph.D.

Dr. Emily Reiser is the Associate Director of TMC Innovation’s Accelerator for health tech and Biodesign programs. Emily served previously as the Innovation Community Engagement Senior Manager and draws on her extensive experience managing the TMC Innovation network ensuring all stakeholders have the opportunity to connect to the resources they need to be successful.

For several years she has supported and influenced the Houston life science innovation community through her work at the Texas Medical Center, and previously via her leadership role with Enventure, a grassroots, non-profit organization supporting entrepreneurship training and life science company formation. Emily also worked directly with TMCi Accelerator company, Noleus Technologies, directing business development.

Emily earned a bachelor’s degree in Biology from Emory University and a PhD in Bioengineering from Rice University focused on drug delivery for cancer immunotherapy.