Thermotropic liquid crystal-based sensors for naked-eye detection of SARS-CoV-2 with ultrahigh sensitivity and selectivity
TS-063069 —
In the wake of the global pandemic caused by SARS-CoV-2, the need for rapid, accurate, and efficient diagnostic methods for respiratory viral infections has become more critical than ever. Traditional diagnostic methods, while reliable, are often time-consuming, labor-intensive, and lack the neces…
- College: College of Engineering (COE)
- Inventors: Wang, Xiaoguang; Qin, Rongjun; Rather, Adil; Xu, Yang
- Licensing Officer: Ashouripashaki, Mandana
Addressing the Challenges in HCC Treatment with Innovative Technology
TS-062690 — Novel niclosamide analogues with improved bioavailability and mitigated dose-limiting toxicities.
Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) poses a significant global health challenge, being a predominant form of liver cancer with high mortality rates. The disease exhibits sexual dimorphism, disproportionately affecting males.
The Need
Despite the crucial role of androgen receptors (AR) in HCC progress…
- College: College of Pharmacy
- Inventors: Coss, Christopher; Cheng, Jeffrey; Cheng, Xiaolin; Kulp, Samuel; Li, Tom; Montgomery, Emma; Xing, Enming
- Licensing Officer: Schultz, Teri
Sensor for detecting Viruses
TS-062553 — The Need
The swift and accurate diagnosis of COVID-19 and other viruses is crucial in preventing their spread. Current detection methods like PCR and antibody testing have limitations, including long run times, sample preparation, and high false negative rates. Moreover, with the rapid mutation and…
- College: College of Arts & Sciences
- Inventors: Schultz, Zachary; Payne, Taylor
- Licensing Officer: Willson, Christopher
Nanotechnology Based Intranasal Vaccine for COVID-19
TS-062232 — The Need
The current demand in the market is for a safe and effective SARS-CoV-2 vaccine that can induce both antibody and T cell responses. The traditional understanding of antibody-based immunity is incomplete, as virus-infected cells are eliminated with the help of T cells. To combat SARS-CoV-2 …
- College: College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences (CFAES)
- Inventors: Gourapura, Renukaradhya; Boley, Patricia "Pat"; Kenney, Scott; Schrock, Jennifer
- Licensing Officer: Dahlman, Jason "Jay"
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: Dahlman, Jason "Jay"
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT FROM ELECTROSPUN FLEXIBLE FIBER MATS
TS-062224 — The Need: Advancing Nonwoven Fibrous Webs for Personal Protective Equipment
The demand for high-performance personal protective equipment (PPE) has been escalating rapidly, necessitating improved nonwoven materials that can meet stringent safety requirements. Traditional nonwoven fibrous webs lack …
- College: College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences (CFAES)
- Inventors: Puskas, Judit
- Licensing Officer: Dahlman, Jason "Jay"
SARS-CoV-2 Diagnostic Assay with Sensors of Immune Activation
TS-050296 — A sequencing-based diagnostic assay for SARS-CoV-2 with sensors of immune activation and the viral microbiota.
Diagnosis of SARS-CoV-2 infection, which is responsible for COVID-19 disease, is typically performed by molecular analysis of upper respiratory sampling (e.g. nasal swab). Transcriptional-mediated amplification (TMA) and quantitative (real-time) polymerase chain reaction (qPCR) using one or more v…
- College: College of Medicine (COM)
- Inventors: Jones, Daniel; Avenarius, Matthew; Tu, Huolin
- Licensing Officer: Schworer, Adam