Brad Fravel is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in business development and corporate relations within academic settings. As the Executive Director of LINK at Virginia Tech since December 2017, Brad leads a team focused on fostering industry partnerships that enhance scholarship and research initiatives. Concurrently, Brad serves as an advisory board member for QuarryBio and Confluence Pharmaceuticals, contributing to advancements in drug discovery and therapeutic developments. Previous roles include Executive Director of Corporate Relations at Indiana University Bloomington and Business Development Manager at Indiana University Research and Technology Corporation, where Brad managed substantial intellectual property portfolios. Brad holds a PhD in Organic Chemistry from Indiana University Bloomington and an MBA in Finance and Investments from Butler University.