Method for sensitizing solid tumors to immunotherapy
TS-065862 — The Need
In the landscape of cancer treatment, the emergence of immunotherapy has shown remarkable promise. However, its efficacy is not universal across all cancer types, and resistance development poses a significant challenge. Hyperprogression, characterized by accelerated tumor growth, further …
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- Inventors: Kural, Comert; Djakbarova, Umidahan
- Licensing Officer: Wilburn, Adri
Targeted Delivery to Cancer Cells using Self-assembled, Camptothecin Nanotubes: Active and Passive Targeting
TS-065860 — The Need: Cancer remains one of the most pressing medical challenges of our time, demanding innovative solutions to enhance treatment efficacy while minimizing systemic toxicity. Conventional chemotherapy agents often suffer from poor solubility, instability, and indiscriminate cytotoxicity, necessi…
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- Inventors: Parquette, Jonathan; Magliery, Thomas
- Licensing Officer: Dahlman, Jason "Jay"
Targeted Nanobody Technology for Precise Antineoplastic Treatment
TS-065460 — The Need
Cancer remains one of the most pressing medical challenges worldwide, necessitating novel therapeutic approaches to combat its proliferation. Despite advancements, targeted therapies are often limited by immune responses or cumbersome production processes. There's a growing demand for …
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- Inventors: Magliery, Thomas; Palmieri, Dario; Ryan-Simkins, Michael
- Licensing Officer: Willson, Christopher
Peptide-based inhibitor of host factor involved in HIV-1 replication
TS-065459 — The Need
The emergence of HIV-1 infection continues to pose significant challenges in healthcare worldwide. Current treatment approaches primarily target viral components, leading to the development of drug resistance over time. There is a pressing need for innovative therapeutic strategies that di…
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- Inventors: Musier-Forsyth, Karin; Tang, Yingke
- Licensing Officer: Willson, Christopher
Precision RNA-PROTACs: Revolutionizing Therapeutic Targeting of Dysregulated Ribonucleoprotein Complexes
TS-065457 — The Need:
In the realm of therapeutic development, there's a pressing need for precise targeting of dysregulated ribonucleoprotein (RNP) complexes to combat various diseases, particularly neurodegenerative disorders like ALS, Alzheimer’s, and Huntington’s diseases. Traditional metho…
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- Inventors: Bong, Dennis; Liang, Yufeng; Miao, Shiqin "Shiqin"; Strong, Rebekah
- Licensing Officer: Willson, Christopher
IR Precision: Revolutionizing Colorectal Cancer Metastasis Diagnosis with the CCML Library
TS-064834 — The Need: Colorectal cancer remains a significant global health challenge, particularly when it metastasizes to the liver. Accurate and rapid diagnosis of metastatic liver lesions is crucial for effective treatment planning and patient outcomes. Traditional diagnostic methods often lack the specific…
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- Inventors: Coe, James; Allen, Heather; Bradley, Rebecca; Hitchcock, Charles; Martin, Edward
- Licensing Officer: Willson, Christopher
Intracellular Targeting by Monoclonal Antibodies
TS-064581 — Antibodies are essential therapeutic modalities for treating a plethora of different diseases, ranging from cancer, autoimmune disorders, degenerative diseases, and inflammation. The FDA approved the first antibody over three decades ago, and since more than 570 have been studied in clinical trials,…
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- Inventors: Magliery, Thomas; Do, Jamie; Han, Jeong Min "Mina"; Zhu, Ian
- Licensing Officer: Willson, Christopher
Magnetic Nanoparticles for Cancer Cell Classification
TS-064577 — 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 only 40% living past the first-year post-diagnosis and 17% in the second year.
The Need
Developing drugs for cance…
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- Inventors: Schultz, Zachary; Rist, David; Skardal, Aleksander; Venere, Monica
- Licensing Officer: Willson, Christopher
Utilizing WT-IV-012 to improve immune checkpoint therapy in cancer treatment
TS-064262 — The Need
Addressing the limitations of current melanoma therapies, there exists a critical need for innovative approaches that enhance the effectiveness of immune checkpoint therapeutics. Despite advancements in immunotherapy, a significant percentage of melanoma patients do not achieve complete re…
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- Inventors: Burd, Craig; Aguilar-Valenzuela, Renan; Burd, Christin
- Licensing Officer: Willson, Christopher
Unveiling Biochemically Responsive MR Probes for Precision Beyond Limits
TS-064179 —
In the realm of medical diagnostics, the need for precise and non-invasive detection of molecular-level pathology has been a longstanding challenge. Traditional imaging techniques often fall short in providing detailed insights into biological processes at this scale. To address this gap, there is…
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- Inventors: Shafaat, Hannah "Hannah"
- Licensing Officer: Dahlman, Jason "Jay"
A new diagnostic assay for classic galactosemia
TS-064133 — Classic galactosemia is a genetic condition that can lead to life-threatening complications, including feeding problems, failure to thrive, liver damage, bleeding, and sepsis. If a lactose-restricted diet is provided during the first ten days of life, the neonatal symptoms quickly resolve and reduce…
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- Inventors: Gopalan, Venkat; Bashian, Eleanor; Thirugnanasambantham, Pankajavalli
- Licensing Officer: Willson, Christopher
Network-based Approach for Accurate Brain Modeling
TS-062628 — More than a billion people worldwide suffer from some neurological disorders, such as Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, multiple sclerosis, epilepsy, stroke, autism, addiction, and many others. These conditions result in more than 7 million deaths, with associated costs exceeding $1.5 trillion annua…
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- Inventors: Cranmer, Skyler; Bhamidi, Shankar; Denny, Mathew; Desmarais, Bruce; Lu, Zhong-Lin; Stillman, Paul; Wilson, James
- Licensing Officer: Dahlman, Jason "Jay"
Methods and Apparatus to Improve MRI Efficiency
TS-062627 — Magnetic Resonance Imaging (“MRI”) is one of the most important modern medical imaging modalities. It has far less risk of side effects than most other imaging modalities. Generally, a high quality image requires high signal-to-noise ratio, high contrast between normal and pathological t…
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- Inventors: Wang, Jinghua
- Licensing Officer: Panic, Ana
Advanced AAV Gene Therapy Characterization Technique
TS-062608 — Gene therapy is an emerging technology that replaces a faulty gene or adds a new gene to cure disease or improve your body's ability to fight infection. These next-generation treatments hold promise for treating various genetic and chronic conditions, including but not limited to cancer, cystic …
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- Inventors: Wysocki, Vicki; Cleary, Sean; Du, Chen
- Licensing Officer: Dahlman, Jason "Jay"
Underwater Zooplankton Enhancing Light Array (UZELA); A Novel Device for Stimulating Nutritional Therapy in Corals
TS-062571 —
The Need
Coral reefs are declining at an alarming rate. When temperatures increase by as little as 1-2 °C above their normal thermal maximum for as little as ten days, corals become stressed, lose their endosymbiotic algae, and turn white – hence the term bleaching. When bleached, corals…
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- Inventors: Grottoli, Andrea; Dixon, Shannon; Hulver, Ann Marie; Jackson, Eric; Shea, Ryan; Steck, James
- Licensing Officer: Dahlman, Jason "Jay"
Noninvasive Biodosimetry Technology for Radiation Exposure Detection
TS-062556 — The Need: Noninvasive Biodosimetry Technology for Radiation Exposure Detection
Radiation exposure poses significant health risks, including cancer and other illnesses, making it crucial for clinicians to accurately measure and assess the extent of radiation exposure. Existing methods often require …
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- Inventors: Schultz, Zachary; Jacob, Naduparambil; Morder, Courtney
- Licensing Officer: Willson, Christopher
Tunable Fingerloop DNA antisense motifs for nucleic acid targeting and detection technologies
TS-062555 — The Need: Improved Nucleic Acid Detection Probes
There is a growing need for advanced detection probes that can effectively identify target nucleic acid sequences while reducing binding to mismatched targets. Existing technologies often suffer from false positive results due to temperature fluctuat…
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- Inventors: Lease, Richard
- Licensing Officer: Dahlman, Jason "Jay"
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…
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- Inventors: Schultz, Zachary; Payne, Taylor
- Licensing Officer: Willson, Christopher
Functional "fingerloop" DNA antisense motifs for nucleic acid targeting and detection technologies
TS-062547 — The Need: The field of molecular biology and genetic engineering faces challenges in achieving precise and accurate detection and amplification of target nucleic acid sequences. Traditional hybridization technologies suffer from the issue of mismatched targets, leading to reduced specificity and rel…
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- Inventors: Lease, Richard
- Licensing Officer: Dahlman, Jason "Jay"
SCTaware: Empowering Health Equity through Virtual Sickle Cell Trait Education
TS-062440 — The Need: Sickle Cell Trait (SCT) affects a significant portion of the population, posing a pressing public health concern. Lack of awareness and limited access to understandable information about SCT's reproductive implications contribute to health disparities among affected individuals. In-per…
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- Inventors: Chan, Peter; McCorkle, Benson; Shen, Yvette
- Licensing Officer: Panic, Ana
Novel use of novobiocin to potentiate the antimicrobial efficacy of polymyxins
TS-062439 — The Need: Addressing the Growing Threat of Gram-Negative Bacterial Infections
Gram-negative bacterial pathogens, including Escherichia coli, Acinetobacter baumannii, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, and Klebsiella pneumoniae, are responsible for more than 35% of common hospital-acquired infections. These no…
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- Inventors: Kahne, Daniel; Baidin, Vadim; Mandler, Michael; Ruiz, Natividad
- Licensing Officer: Dahlman, Jason "Jay"
Sustainable Well Being Plus App
TS-062344 — The Need: In today's fast-paced and demanding academic environment, student mental health and well-being are crucial concerns that require effective and accessible support. Students often face various stressors and challenges that can negatively impact their mental health, making it essential to…
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- Inventors: James Myers, Linda
- Licensing Officer: Dahlman, Jason "Jay"
Collaborative Interaction System- Wearable Technology for Collaborative Interaction for Children with Disabilities
TS-062336 — The Need: Enhancing Collaborative Interaction for Children with Disabilities
Millions of children in the United States with physical or cognitive disabilities face challenges in participating fully in play and forming meaningful connections with their parents and caregivers. The lack of touch and c…
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- Inventors: Swearingen, EunKyoung "Kyoung"; Kiourti, Asimina; Swearingen, Scott; Thrane, Susan
- Licensing Officer: Panic, Ana
Visual Function Mapping Technology: Enhancing Vision Care and Diagnostics
TS-062335 — The Need: In the field of ophthalmology and vision care, there is a critical need for accurate and comprehensive measurements of visual function over the entire visual field. Conditions such as glaucoma, age-related macular degeneration (AMD), diabetes, stroke, pituitary disease, brain tumors, and n…
- College: College
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- Inventors: Lu, Zhong-Lin; Lesmes, Luis; Xu, Pengjing "PJ"; Yu, Deyue
- Licensing Officer: Dahlman, Jason "Jay"
Optimizing Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) protocols
TS-062328 — The Need
Medical imaging plays a crucial role in modern healthcare, aiding in the accurate diagnosis and treatment of various diseases. Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) is a widely used non-invasive imaging modality that offers significant advantages over other techniques due to its lack of ionizin…
- College: College
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- Inventors: Wang, Jinghua; He, Lili; Lu, Zhong-Lin; Parikh, Nehal
- Licensing Officer: Dahlman, Jason "Jay"
Assessment of Sensory Memory Functions
TS-062313 — The Need
In the field of human information processing, the accurate assessment of iconic memory decay function is crucial for understanding memory-related disorders such as Alzheimer's disease. Conventional testing methods, like the method of constant stimuli (MCS), are time-consuming, requirin…
- College: College
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- Inventors: Lu, Zhong-Lin; Baek, Jongsoo; Lesmes, Luis
- Licensing Officer: Dahlman, Jason "Jay"
Rapid Identification of Eye Disorders
TS-062311 — The Need: Early detection of eye disorders, such as amblyopia and myopia, is crucial for effective treatment and improved long-term outcomes, especially in children and young adults. Traditional screening methods for amblyopia often require specialized instruments and expertise, making them costly, …
- College: College
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- Inventors: Lu, Zhong-Lin; Huang, Chang-Bing; Jia, Wuli; Lesmes, Luis; Zhou, Jiawei
- Licensing Officer: Dahlman, Jason "Jay"
Methods for Measuring Contrast Sensitivity
TS-062308 — The Need:
Visual sensitivity testing plays a crucial role in assessing human vision and detecting potential visual impairments. However, traditional methods often lack the precision required to isolate specific frequency-specific channels in the visual system. There is a commercial need for a techn…
- College: College
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- Inventors: Lu, Zhong-Lin
- Licensing Officer: Dahlman, Jason "Jay"
Mini-PCDH15 for treatment of deafness
TS-050433 — A gene therapy solution for Usher Syndrome Type 1F.
Mutations in PCDH15 cause Usher 1F, a recessive syndrome characterized by profound congenital deafness and absence of vestibular function, and progressive blindness beginning in the second decade. Because patients who lack hearing and balance rely on vision for communication and mobility, the late…
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- Inventors: Sotomayor, Marcos
- Licensing Officer: Willson, Christopher
Stealth liposomes with greater stability for improved drug delivery
TS-048888 —
Liposome drug delivery systems play a significant role in the formulation of new therapies. These liposome-encapsulated drugs are used to treat a wide range of diseases such as cancer, influenza, and hepatitis. While endogenous liposomes are recognized by the mononuclear phagocyte system and clear…
- College: College
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- Inventors: Bong, Dennis
- Licensing Officer: Willson, Christopher
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