Funding
LifeSwitch / Open Pipe was developed by Clinical Tools, Inc (CTI) with funding from the National Institute of General Medical Sciences (Grant #1 R43 GM131458-01). We gratefully acknowledge this support, which was the sole funding source for this project’s development.
Purpose
The OpenPipe experience uniquely helps post-doc and early-stage life science researchers with a minimal level of entrepreneurial self-awareness, interest, and efficacy (confidence) explore factors that impact entrepreneurial intent and self-efficacy.
Impact
OpenPipe is accessible to all life scientists at any point in their career. It is paced to the scientist’s needs, focuses on instilling intent and self-efficacy, and does not take time away from time critical and demanding bench work or other tasks including grant writing.
No Industry Support
All materials on this website were developed in an industry-fund-free environment. No industry funding was used to create this website or the simulation experience.
Dissemination
Clinical Tools, and its gaming division Health Impact Studio, strives to share knowledge gained through the testing and use of its products. You can see our latest conference presentations, as well as our published research articles, at the Health Impact Studio site.
Health Impact Studio
Bradley Tanner, MD, ME
Studio Head, Health Impact Studio
Bradley Tanner, MD, ME is a psychiatrist and Studio Head of Health Impact Studio. In this role, he guides the development and evaluation of novel technological solutions to address health challenges including burnout, stress, and depression seen in medical students, residents, and practicing physicians in their early and later careers.