Dust Analysis: A Novel Approach to Monitoring Viral Spread
TS-066962 — The Need
Viral disease surveillance (e.g. influenza, SARS-CoV-2) in high-risk settings faces several challenges, such as asymptomatic carriers, incomplete reporting, resource limitations, and delayed diagnosis of traditional swab test methods. These challenges could allow a virus to silently spread…
- College: College of Engineering (COE)
- Inventors: Dannemiller, Karen; Faith, Seth; Hull, Natalie; Nastasi, Nick; Renninger, Nicole
- Licensing Officer: Ashouripashaki, Mandana
Innovative Small Molecule Inhibitors for Effective Treatment and Prevention of Coronavirus Infections
TS-066750 —
The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus, has significantly impacted global health and economies. Despite vaccine efforts, issues such as vaccine hesitancy, delays in distribution, and emerging variants have highlighted the need for effective therapeutic interventions. These i…
- College: College of Veterinary Medicine
- Inventors: Sharma, Amit; Li, Pui-Kai "Tom"; Xing, Enming
- Licensing Officer: Willson, Christopher
Novel Extracellular Vesicles Loaded with Anti-Inflammatory Agents
TS-065154 — , 2018-345 Revolutionary treatment for ARDS using novel extracellular vesicles loaded with Anti-Inflammatory Agents.
The Need
Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS) remains a significant healthcare challenge with high mortality rates and long-term morbidity. Despite advancements in supportive care, there’s an urgent need for pharmacologic treatments targeting the molecular mechanisms driving ARDS pathog…
- College: College of Medicine (COM)
- Inventors: Karpurapu, Manjula; Christman, John; Parinandi, Narasimham
- Licensing Officer: Willson, Christopher
CDP-choline a host-directed therapeutic for disease caused by SARS CoV-2 infection.
TS-064192 — The Need: The global impact of the SARS CoV-2 coronavirus has created an urgent need for innovative medical interventions to address the challenges posed by COVID-19. Despite the availability of vaccines, sub-optimal vaccine uptake and concerns about new virus variants necessitate additional medical…
- College: College of Veterinary Medicine
- Inventors: Davis, Ian; Schelhorn, Jean
- 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
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: Randhawa, Davinder
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: Willson, Christopher
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: Panic, Ana
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
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