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Melanie Joy PharmD, PhD, FCCP, FASN
Professor, Director of Innovation & Commercialization; Founder & CEO
Scientific Consultant, Katharos Inc
- Skaggs School of Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences
- Renal Diseases, School of Medicine
- Renal Medicine (SOM)
- Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences
Email Address:melanie.joy@cuanschutz.edu
Melanie S. Joy, PharmD, PhD, FCCP, FASN, Professor and Director of Innovation and Commercialization at the Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, is a driving force behind entrepreneurship education and translational innovation at CU Anschutz. As Director of the SPARK/REACH Program, Dr. Joy leads efforts to cultivate faculty-led ventures and accelerate commercialization pathways. Her leadership in organizing pitch competitions and mentoring early-stage innovators exemplifies her commitment to building a vibrant health innovation ecosystem. Dr. Joy’s strategic vision and collaborative approach make her a cornerstone of the HIE Impact Initiative’s mission to empower transformative healthcare solutions.