Frances is responsible for handling UTMB's intellectual property issues regarding sponsored research, material transfers, non disclosures, non-exclusive licenses, copyright assignments and publication, trademarks, copyrights, and collaboration contracts. For more than six years, she has been the university's export control representative. She handles UTMB's export issues and conducts regular trainings and presentations on export controls. Mrs. Streeter is also the Chair of UTMB's Export Control Compliance Committee.