A new modular format for bispecific antibody fragments
TS-068425 — Functionalization of scFvs with cyclic peptide linkers
The Need
The high specificity of antibodies has been utilized to develop numerous technologies, tools and therapeutics, like ADCs and radiopharmaceuticals. Engineered antibody fragments like single-chain variable fragments (scFvs) are starting to see their way into the clinic in BiTEs and CAR T. Sc…
- College: College of Arts & Sciences
- Inventors: Magliery, Thomas; Do, Jamie; Han, Jeong Min "Mina"; Zhu, Ian
- Licensing Officer: Dahlman, Jason
"Jay"
Cell-Penetrating Peptides: Revolutionizing Intracellular Delivery
TS-066751 —
In the rapidly evolving field of biotechnology and pharmaceuticals, there is a critical need for efficient delivery mechanisms to transport therapeutic agents directly into cells. Traditional methods face challenges with membrane impermeability and degradation of therapeutic compounds, limiting th…
- College: College of Arts & Sciences
- Inventors: Pei, Dehua
- Licensing Officer: Dahlman, Jason
"Jay"
Small molecules that suppress heat/pain perception
TS-064187 — The Need
In the culinary and pharmaceutical realms, the need for a groundbreaking solution to modulate flavor and alleviate sensory perceptions is crucial. Businesses seek innovative ways to enhance consumer experiences by addressing pungency in foods and alleviating burn or pain sensations in phar…
- College: College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences (CFAES)
- Inventors: Peterson, Devin; Borcherding, Joel
- 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…
- College: College of Arts & Sciences
- Inventors: Grottoli, Andrea; Dixon, Shannon; Hulver, Ann Marie; Jackson, Eric; Shea, Ryan; Steck, James
- Licensing Officer: Dahlman, Jason
"Jay"
Addressing the Challenges in Cancer Imaging
TS-062545 — The Need: Addressing the Challenges in Cancer Imaging
Cancer continues to be a major cause of global mortality, with over 10% of all deaths attributed to this devastating disease. Despite significant advancements in cancer research, there remains a critical need to enhance current techniques for pr…
- College: College of Arts & Sciences
- Inventors: Magliery, Thomas; Long, Nicholas; Sullivan, Brandon
- Licensing Officer: Dahlman, Jason
"Jay"
Addressing the Challenges in Cancer Imaging
TS-062544 — The Need: Addressing the Challenges in Cancer Imaging
Cancer continues to be a major cause of global mortality, with over 10% of all deaths attributed to this devastating disease. Despite significant advancements in cancer research, there remains a critical need to enhance current techniques for pr…
- College: College of Arts & Sciences
- Inventors: Magliery, Thomas; Allen, Heather; Alten, Edward; Hitchcock, Charles; Long, Nicholas; Martin, Edward; Sullivan, Brandon
- Licensing Officer: Dahlman, Jason
"Jay"
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…
- College: College of Arts & Sciences
- Inventors: Kahne, Daniel; Baidin, Vadim; Mandler, Michael; Ruiz, Natividad
- Licensing Officer: Dahlman, Jason
"Jay"
Medical Food for Cystic Fibrosis
TS-062420 — The Need: Addressing Nutritional Challenges in Cystic Fibrosis
Cystic Fibrosis (CF) presents significant nutritional challenges for individuals living with the condition. Due to the increased energy requirements and difficulties in nutrient absorption, CF patients often struggle to maintain adequat…
- College: College of Education & Human Ecology
- Inventors: DiSilvestro, Robert
- 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…
- College: College of Arts & Sciences
- Inventors: Sotomayor, Marcos
- Licensing Officer: Dahlman, Jason
"Jay"
Novel Live Attenuated Vaccines for Human Metapneumovirus
TS-037675 — Novel method of using live attenuated vaccines to prevent infection of hMVP.
The Need: Human metapneumovirus (hMPV) is a prevalent pathogen causing acute respiratory tract disease in individuals of all ages, especially infants, children, the elderly, and immunocompromised individuals. Despite its global prevalence, there are currently no therapeutics or vaccines available fo…
- College: College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences (CFAES)
- Inventors: Li, Jianrong; Wei, Yongwei; Zhang, Yu
- Licensing Officer: Dahlman, Jason
"Jay"
A Novel Vectored Vaccine Against Human Norovirus
TS-037664 — A live recombinant vesicular stomatitis virus (VSV)-vector vaccine composition for human norovirus.
The Need
Human norovirus (HuNoV) is a highly contagious and prevalent pathogen responsible for the majority of foodborne gastroenteritis outbreaks worldwide. As HuNoV cannot be grown in cell cultures, developing an effective vaccine against it has proven challenging. Current vaccine studies using v…
- College: College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences (CFAES)
- Inventors: Li, Jianrong; Ma, Yuanmei
- Licensing Officer: Dahlman, Jason
"Jay"
Immunomodulating agents engineered from Notch receptor ligand extracellular domains
TS-036760 — Immunomodulating agents have been engineered from Notch receptor ligand extracelluar domains. These are useful for stimulating the immune system.
The Notch signaling pathway is important in immune cell differentiation and maturation. As a result, it has been shown that Notch receptor signaling can promote or suppress adaptive immune responses depending on the particular ligands and receptors involved. A set of native protein-inspired biolog…
- College: College of Arts & Sciences
- Inventors: Magliery, Thomas; Carbone, David; Dikov, Mikhail; Long, Nicholas; Sullivan, Brandon; Tchekneva, Elena
- Licensing Officer: Dahlman, Jason
"Jay"
Self-Assembly of Therapeutic-Agent Nanostructures
TS-014812 — An improved delivery mechanism has been developed for hydrophobic drugs such as camptothecin which will increase chemotherapeutic efficacy.
Many cancer therapeutics exhibit extremely toxic side effects or have limited efficacy due to low bio-availability. Existing drug delivery technologies can add excessive mass to the therapeutic, grossly expanding the dosage necessary for response. Camptothecin (CPT) is a naturally occurring compou…
- College: College of Arts & Sciences
- Inventors: Parquette, Jonathan; Grinstaff, Mark; Kaplan, Jonah; Kim, Se Hye
- Licensing Officer: Dahlman, Jason
"Jay"