Revolutionizing Cancer Immunotherapy with Novel Chimeric B-cell Epitope Peptide Vaccines
TS-065697 — Chimeric B-cell epitope peptide vaccines targeting human PD-L1 and/or CTLA-4 to induce immune response against the PD-1/PD-L1 signaling pathway.
The emergence of immune checkpoint inhibitors revolutionized cancer immunotherapy. Monoclonal antibodies targeting PD-1, PD-L1 and CTLA-4 have shown impressive clinical outcomes.
The Need
Despite their effectiveness, current monoclonal antibody treatments have limitations such as low response ra…
- College: College of Medicine (COM)
- Inventors: Kaumaya, Pravin
- Licensing Officer: Willson, Christopher
Introducing HexaPro VSV: A Breakthrough in COVID-19 Vaccine Technology
TS-064191 —
The emergence of SARS-CoV-2 variants poses a significant challenge to existing COVID-19 vaccines, necessitating the development of a more durable and broadly protective solution. Current vaccines show reduced efficacy over time and struggle against Variants of Concern (VoCs) such as Omicron. Addre…
- College: College of Veterinary Medicine
- Inventors: Li, Jianrong; Chamblee, Michelle; Lu, Mijia; Zhang, Yuexiu
- Licensing Officer: Willson, Christopher
A next generation intranasal trivalent Measles, Mumps and Covid vaccine
TS-064189 — The Need
The current global landscape demands innovative solutions to address the urgent need for a safe and efficacious SARS-CoV-2 vaccine, particularly for the vulnerable population of infants and children under 12 years old. Existing vaccines face challenges in terms of durability, cost, and sta…
- College: College of Veterinary Medicine
- Inventors: Li, Jianrong; Xu, Jiayu; Zhang, Yuexiu
- Licensing Officer: Willson, Christopher
E-Cadherin-based Oncolytic Viral Cancer for Glioblastoma
TS-062682 — Glioblastoma (GBM) is the most common malignant brain tumor accounting for 47.7% of all brain cancers. Unfortunately, treatments are limited, and survival is poor, with approximately 40% living the first-year post-diagnosis and 17% in the second year.
The Need
Oncolytic viruses (OVs) are a prom…
- College: College of Medicine (COM)
- Inventors: Yu, Jianhua; Caligiuri, Michael; Xu, Bo
- Licensing Officer: Taysavang, Panya
A novel VSV-based vaccine platform for Zika virus
TS-062261 — The Need: Addressing the Zika Virus Outbreak
The Zika virus outbreak, which started in South America and quickly became a global public health issue, has led to severe neurological disorders, birth defects, and other health complications in affected populations. Despite efforts to combat the virus,…
- College: College of Medicine (COM)
- Inventors: Peeples, Mark; Li, Jianrong
- Licensing Officer: Bhatti, Hamid
Live Attenuated Mumps Virus-Based SARS-CoV-2 Vaccines for Infants and Children
TS-062231 — The Need: Addressing the Urgent Need for a Safe and Effective SARS-CoV-2 Vaccine for Infants and Children
The ongoing pandemic of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) has brought about significant economic, emotional, and public health challenges worldwide. The pressing dema…
- College: College of Veterinary Medicine
- Inventors: Li, Jianrong; Boyaka, Prosper; Lu, Mijia; Zhang, Yuexiu
- Licensing Officer: Willson, Christopher
Novel method for attenuating live vaccine candidates for non-segmented negative-sense RNA viruses
TS-062213 — The Need: Preventing Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) Infection and Disease
Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) is a highly prevalent and dangerous pathogen responsible for significant morbidity and mortality, particularly in infants, young children, and immunocompromised individuals. Despite its gl…
- College: College of Veterinary Medicine
- Inventors: Li, Jianrong; He, Chuan; Lu, Mijia; Niewiesk, Stefan; Peeples, Mark; Xue, Miaoge; Zhang, Zijie; Zhao, Boxuan
- Licensing Officer: Willson, Christopher
Live vaccine candidate for Chagas disease
TS-044084 —
Trypanosoma cruzi is a protozoan parasite that causes Chagas disease, a PRV-eligible disease that is the leading cause of heart failure in Latin America. Due to migration of infected hosts from endemic regions, Chagas disease is also a growing public health concern in the USA and other migrant des…
- College: College of Medicine (COM)
- Inventors: McGwire, Bradford
- Licensing Officer: He, Panqing
Multi-Functional Drug Delivery Nanodevice for Precision Medicine
TS-041485 — A functionalized DNA nanostructure made through a scaffolded DNA origami molecular self-assembly process to deliver clinically significant concentrations of therapeutics.
This novel therapeutic approach leverages structural nanotechnology to create a DNA nanostructure that acts as a customizable delivery vehicle for therapeutic molecules. The technology allows for a highly tunable and customizable multi-functional drug delivery platform that incorporates interchang…
- College: College of Engineering (COE)
- Inventors: Castro, Carlos; Byrd, John; Halley, Patrick; Lucas, Christopher
- Licensing Officer: He, Panqing
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