Safeguarding Swine Health with a Recombination-Resistant PEDV Vaccine
TS-070563 — Protect neonatal piglets with a genetically stable, live attenuated vaccine that eliminates recombination risk and boosts immunity.
Overview
Despite ongoing vaccination efforts, PEDV continues to challenge swine producers with outbreaks that compromise piglet survival and herd productivity. Existing live attenuated vaccines, while immunogenic, are constrained by recombination and reversion risks, limiting their safety and re…
- College: College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences (CFAES)
- Inventors: Wang, Qiuhong; Liu, Mingde
- Licensing Officer: Panic, Ana
Instant Diagnostics, Anywhere
TS-070543 — A Platform for High-Throughput Biomarker Detection that is portable, fast, and requires minimal sample
The Need
The diagnostics market is under increasing pressure to deliver faster, more reliable, and less invasive solutions, driven by growing global health challenges. Current technologies face critical limitations, including large sample requirements, labor-intensive workflows, and reliance on exp…
- College: College of Arts & Sciences
- Inventors: Badu-Tawiah, Abraham; Seth, Ayesha; Zerrudo, Stephanee
- Licensing Officer: Panic, Ana
NanoPlex: Rapid, Memory-Efficient Nanopore Data Solutions for Modern Labs
TS-070331 —
Accelerate discovery and streamline workflows with a next-generation platform for high-throughput nanopore data extraction.
Overview
Nanopore sensing is revolutionizing genomics, proteomics, and diagnostics, but the explosive growth in data volume has outpaced the capabilities of current analysis tools. Researchers often face bottlenecks due to slow processing speeds, memory limitations, and the need for specialized …
- College: College of Arts & Sciences
- Inventors: Bandara, Nuwan
- Licensing Officer: Panic, Ana
Sustainable Packaging Innovation: Engineered for Rapid, Reliable Decomposition
TS-070312 —
Upgrade to packaging that combines robust functional performance with enhanced biodegradability for diverse applications.
The accumulation of plastic waste in the environment threatens ecosystems and public health, as traditional plastics resist degradation. This innovative material offers a sustainable alternative by significantly accelerating the breakdown of packaging, even in challenging low-oxygen conditions.
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- College: College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences (CFAES)
- Inventors: Pascall, Melvin; Ezeji, Thaddeus; Yousef, Ahmed
- Licensing Officer: Panic, Ana
Medusa: Intuitive 3D Audio Control for Immersive Sound Environments
TS-070311 —
Revolutionizing how professionals and creators interact with 3D audio-intuitively and inclusively.
Overview
As immersive audio becomes essential in virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR), and advanced formats like Dolby Atmos, the demand for precise, real-time 3D sound control is surging. Yet, traditional 2D knobs and touch screens fall short, especially for users with low vision, lim…
- College: College of Arts & Sciences
- Inventors: Hesmond, Michael
- Licensing Officer: Panic, Ana
Precision Soil Health: The Key to Sustainable, High-Yield Farming
TS-070310 —
An integrated soil health assessment and m
anagement platform that empowers growers to boost yields and sustainability through data-driven decisions.
Soil health is the cornerstone of sustainable agriculture, yet traditional management often overlooks the complex interactions that drive crop performance and environmental outcomes. Many growers struggle to optimize yields and reduce input costs due to limited, fragmented soil data. This techno…
- College: College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences (CFAES)
- Inventors: Dick, Richard; Renz, Peter
- Licensing Officer: Panic, Ana
Engineered Microbial Platforms for Continuous Biomanufacturing from Industrial CO₂ Streams
TS-070297 —
Transforming industrial waste gases into valuable biofuels and chemicals.
Overview:
Industrial sectors such as cement and petroleum refining are under increasing pressure to reduce greenhouse gas emissions while maintaining profitability. Our innovative technology leverages engineered strains of Cupriavidus necator to directly convert industrial waste carbon dioxide (C…
- College: College of Arts & Sciences
- Inventors: Tabita, Fred (Bob) "Bob"; Dangel, Andrew; Laguna, Rick; North, Justin; Young, Sarah
- Licensing Officer: Panic, Ana
Unlocking Value in Rubber Processing: Safe, Cost-Effective Separation Technology
TS-070296 — Delivering a streamlined, eco-friendly solution for industrial natural rubber extraction.
Overview
Natural rubber is essential to industries ranging from automotive to medical devices and consumer goods. Traditional extraction methods rely on hazardous solvents or energy-intensive mechanical processes, leading to high costs, environmental concerns, and limited scalability.
The Op…
- College: College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences (CFAES)
- Inventors: Puskas, Judit; Polyak, Peter
- Licensing Officer: Panic, Ana
Scalable Microbial Electrochemical Systems: Maximizing Food Waste Valorization into Biofuels
TS-070156 — This advanced electro-fermentation technology efficiently transforms diverse food waste streams into high-value biofuels, offering a sustainable and scalable solution for industrial applications.
Background
Food waste, with 2.5 billion tons discarded globally each year, drives pollution and greenhouse gas emissions. Conventional disposal methods like landfilling and incineration are unsustainable and risky. This technology leverages microbial electrochemical systems (MES) to transfor…
- College: College of Engineering (COE)
- Inventors: Saba, Beenish "bina"; Cornish, Katrina
- Licensing Officer: Panic, Ana
Aerobiology Chamber for Pilot-scale Studies
TS-070103 —
The Need
Aerobiology chambers on the market today face several challenges, particularly in studying biohazardous aerosols and testing anti-bioaerosol agents. Large, room-sized chambers, while capable of mimicking indoor environments, are cumbersome to operate, require extensive decontamination, an…
- College: College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences (CFAES)
- Inventors: Yousef, Ahmed; Ali, Mohamed; Kasler, David; Kwiek, Jesse; Sastry, Sudhir
- Licensing Officer: Panic, Ana
Hydroxyphenyl-Pyranoanthocyanin Formulations for Dynamic and Adaptive Color Expression in Clean-Label Applications
TS-070018 — This innovation approach enhances the color retention of natural colorants, making them suitable for a wide range of environmental conditions and consumer product industrial uses.
Background
Natural colorants are increasingly prioritized in the food, beverage, and cosmetic industries to support clean-label and plant-based product development. However, many existing natural pigments suffer from limited solubility, poor chromatic stability, and incompatibility with complex ma…
- College: College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences (CFAES)
- Inventors: Voss, Danielle; Giusti, M. Monica
- Licensing Officer: Panic, Ana
Crate Rail System: Space-Efficient and Accessible Crate-Based Storage for Any Environment
TS-069694 —
A compact, modular, and aesthetic storage solution for milk crates, designed to optimize space and improve accessibility in various environments.
Background
Milk crates are a standardized, versatile storage option commonly used for goods transportation and organization. Current storage methods, such as stacking or standalone shelving, hinder accessibility, lack aesthetic appeal, and occupy significant floor space, particularly in environment…
- College: College of Arts & Sciences
- Inventors: Nickley, William; King, Hannah; Seal-Roth, Jack; Straughn, Emily; Zhang, Jiacheng
- Licensing Officer: Panic, Ana
Eco-Friendly Fungal Solutions for Sustainable Soybean Cyst Nematode Control
TS-068701 — Protect soybean yields and soil health with sustainable fungal biocontrol agents that naturally m
anage nematode threats.
Overview
Soybean cyst nematode (SCN) is the leading cause of yield loss in global soybean production, costing the industry billions annually. As traditional management methods lose effectiveness and chemical nematicides face increasing restrictions, growers urgently need sustainable, effective al…
- College: College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences (CFAES)
- Inventors: Medina Lopez, Melanie; Benitez Ponce, Maria Soledad; Lopez Nicora, Horacio
- Licensing Officer: Panic, Ana
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: Panic, Ana
Noninvasive Rapid Radiation Exposure Assay
TS-068290 — The Need
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 invasive procedures and may not detect exposure at lower dose ranges.
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- College: College of Arts & Sciences
- Inventors: Schultz, Zachary; Jacob, Naduparambil; Morder, Courtney; Witte, Spencer
- Licensing Officer: Panic, Ana
Enzymatic Inhibitor for Control of Enteric Methane Emission by Ruminants
TS-068275 —
The small molecule inhibitor targets methanogenic archaea in the rumen, offering a novel and sustainable solution to significantly reduce methane emissions from ruminants.
Background
Atmospheric methane levels have doubled over the past century, driven largely by emissions from ruminant…
- College: College of Arts & Sciences
- Inventors: Gopalan, Venkat
- Licensing Officer: Panic, Ana
RAFT Agents for Controlled Radical Polymerization of Biofunctionalized Polymeric Materials
TS-068081 — These RAFT agents enable synthesis of novel polymer materials with enhanced biocompatibility and tailored functionality, suited for a wide range of biomedical applications.
Background
The growing demand for biofunctionalized polymer materials in fields such as drug delivery and diagnostics requires precise control over polymer properties. However, current reagents for Reversible Addition Fragmentation chain Transfer (RAFT) polymerization struggle with achieving the ne…
- College: College of Arts & Sciences
- Inventors: Kulkarni, Anuja; Watkins, Davita
- Licensing Officer: Panic, Ana
Reed Held: Precision Practice Tool for Oboists
TS-067289 — The Need
Oboists often struggle with fundamental elements of their playing, such as pitch accuracy, phrasing, and response, due to the complexity of managing the instrument as a whole. Traditional practice methods may not allow for the isolated focus necessary to correct these specific issues. Ther…
- College: College of Arts & Sciences
- Inventors: Held, Abby
- Licensing Officer: Panic, Ana
Direct Analysis of Air and Water Sensitive Material by In-Chamber Ionization Mass Spectrometry
TS-067160 — The Need
Due to the unparalleled ability of Mass spectrometry (MS) to identify and quantify substances at the molecular level it is an indispensable tool in various industries, from pharmaceuticals and forensics to environmental monitoring and materials science. However, the power of MS is often hi…
- College: College of Arts & Sciences
- Inventors: Badu-Tawiah, Abraham; Hadad, Christopher; Lalisse, Remy; Sahraeian, Taghi; Wu, Yiying; Zheng, Jingfeng
- Licensing Officer: Panic, Ana
Co-Axial Contained Electrospray Ionization Platform for Mass Spectrometry
TS-067158 — The Need
Mass spectrometry (MS) is used across a wide range of applications for detection of various chemical analytes such as drug metabolites, pesticides, food adulterants, and natural product extracts. Recent developments have transformed MS into an all-purpose technique for in-situ and real-tim…
- College: College of Arts & Sciences
- Inventors: Badu-Tawiah, Abraham; Burris, Benjamin "Ben"; Grooms, Alex; Heiss, Derik; Kulyk, Dmytro
- Licensing Officer: Panic, Ana
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