Lower Sodium, No Compromise: Novel small molecule that enhances perceived saltiness
TS-072972 — The Need:
In a world grappling with the consequences of poor dietary choices, the imperative to address the global health crisis has never been more critical. Poor diets contribute to 1 in 5 deaths globally, leading the USDA to recommend a 30% reduction in sodium levels in foods to combat this cris…
- College: College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences (CFAES)
- Inventors: Peterson, Devin; Tello Camacho, Edisson; Wang, Irene
- Licensing Officer: Panic, Ana
FieldBright: Soil Sterilization for Modern Agriculture
TS-072825 — Unlock cleaner, healthier crops and drive higher returns.
Overview
Crop losses and unpredictable yields from soil-borne threats remain a costly business challenge for growers. Traditional chemical treatments are increasingly restricted and can disrupt beneficial soil biology, limiting options for sustainable and organic producers. This light-based soil ste…
- College: College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences (CFAES)
- Inventors: Lindsey, Alexander; Ball, Christopher; Lopez Nicora, Horacio
- Licensing Officer: Panic, Ana
UpcycleBites: Turning Food Waste into Premium Plant-Based Snacks
TS-072718 — Unlock sustainability, nutrition, and market differentiation with this patented upcycling technology.
Summary
UpcycleBites transforms discarded watermelon rind into high-protein, high-fiber puffed snacks with pea protein and starch. This patented process enhances amino acid completeness, improves …
- College: College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences (CFAES)
- Inventors: Vodovotz, Yael; Campanella, Osvaldo; Ezeji, Thaddeus; Ghosh, Rinky; Knobloch, Thomas; Shetty, Hrithik; Weir, Mark
- Licensing Officer: Panic, Ana
Pure Flavor, Pure Potential: Next-Generation Fermentation for Plant-Based Foods
TS-072087 — Unlock exceptional taste, transparency, and market growth in plant protein products with this breakthrough fermentation solution.
Overview
The challenge of off-odors in plant proteins limits their broader adoption across the plant-based food market, despite strong consumer demand for sustainable, allergen-friendly options. Ohio State University’s innovative natural, two-stage microbial fermentation platform replaces c…
- College: College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences (CFAES)
- Inventors: Kaur, Manpreet; Barringer, Sheryl
- Licensing Officer: Panic, Ana
Breakthrough In Delivery: Expanding Access to Intracellular Targets for Next-Generation Therapies
TS-072004 — Empower your pipeline with a versatile platform for efficient, customizable biomolecule transport.
Overview
Intracellular delivery remains a persistent challenge in drug delivery, gene editing, and biotechnology. Pharmaceutical and biotech companies lose valuable opportunities when promising drugs and biologics cannot reach their intended targets inside cells, limiting product effectiveness and m…
- College: College of Arts & Sciences
- Inventors: Bong, Dennis
- Licensing Officer: Panic, Ana
From Pigment to Performance: Precision Melanin Supraparticles Powering Advanced Market Solutions
TS-071959 — Unlocking high-value nanomaterials for next-generation electronics, energy solutions, medical products, and environmental technologies.
Overview
Synthetic melanins have similar properties as lab-made carbon nanomaterials but are biocompatible and can be prepared sustainably. However, commercial adoption of melanin nanomaterials is hindered by limited size control, poor scale-up, and limited solubility, preventing use in advanced el…
- College: College of Arts & Sciences
- Inventors: Kohler, Bern; Empey-Kohl, Forrest; Grieco, Christopher; Madhu, Meera; Vaidyanathan, Adithya
- Licensing Officer: Panic, Ana
Free Energy Spectroscopy: Transforming Molecular Analytics for Next-Generation Biotech and Pharma
TS-071946 — Powering faster, smarter decisions with real-time molecular insights for research and therapeutic development.
Overview
Pharmaceutical and biotech companies often face delays and uncertainty in new drug development due to insufficient experimental insight into the shifting behaviors of large biomolecular complexes— processes critical to understanding disease and drug mechanisms. Free Energy Spectrosco…
- College: College of Arts & Sciences
- Inventors: Poirier, Michael; Bonin, Kalven; Bundschuh, Ralf; Castro, Carlos
- Licensing Officer: Panic, Ana
Forecast Amplifier-Triple Your Weather Ensemble Quickly and Affordably
TS-071915 — An ultra‑efficient probit‑space ensemble expansion approach triples the size of weather‑forecast ensembles by producing hundreds of realistic “virtual” members from existing runs using minimal compute time and expert statistical knowledge.
Modern weather models are extremely complex, and each forecast can only be simulated a limited number of times. This means forecasters often have just 50–100 versions of a prediction to work with, even though the atmosphere itself is vastly more complicated. With so few samples, important de…
- College: College of Arts & Sciences
- Inventors: Chan, Man-Yau "Joseph"
- Licensing Officer: Panic, Ana
RuminMax Productivity Feed Additive: Transforming Efficiency and Sustainability in Modern Livestock
TS-071905 — Pairing measurable gains in productivity with sustainability for the modern livestock industry.
Overview
Methane emissions and feed inefficiency remain key barriers to both profitability and sustainability in ruminant livestock production. Current methane reducers rarely deliver productivity gains, limiting their appeal to producers. By aligning sustainability with measurable business outcom…
- College: College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences (CFAES)
- Inventors: Pittaluga Rossi, Alejandro; Relling, Alejandro "ale"
- Licensing Officer: Panic, Ana
Smart Blueberry Extract: The Modern Natural Health Solution for Inflammation Relief and Wellness
TS-071830 — Unlocking plant-powered solutions to deliver effective inflammation relief and enhance disease outcomes.
Overview
Chronic inflammation driven by elevated interleukin-11 (IL-11) is a critical underlying cause of tissue scarring and cancer, worsening the disease outcomes over time. Current anti-inflammatory options fall short, offering limited control over IL-11 and failing to stop its persistent buildu…
- College: College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences (CFAES)
- Inventors: Giusti, M. Monica; Prasher, Harmeen; Sellers, Patrick; Ziouzenkova, Ouliana
- Licensing Officer: Panic, Ana
UZELA & Larval Settlement Modules: Advancing Coral Reef Restoration
TS-071766 — Empowering transformative change in marine ecosystems through innovation and collaboration.
Coral reefs, the cornerstone of marine biodiversity and coastal protection, are facing critical decline from climate change, disease, and anthropogenic pressures. Traditional restoration efforts often fall short due to high mortality and slow growth, leaving oceans and communities increasingly vul…
- College: College of Arts & Sciences
- Inventors: Grottoli, Andrea; Dixon, Shannon; Hulver, Ann Marie; Welter, Jacob
- Licensing Officer: Panic, Ana
Waste-Valorized Nutrition: Functional Feed Ingredients from Dairy and Seafood Byproducts
TS-071371 — Convert dairy and seafood byproducts into high-performance aquafeed ingredients that enhance profitability, sustainability, and feed quality.
Overview
Dairy and seafood processing industries generate significant volumes of nutrient-rich byproducts each year, yet managing this waste remains costly and inefficient. This technology from Ohio State University converts these byproducts into stable, functional feed additives—providing a …
- College: College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences (CFAES)
- Inventors: Kuo, Chih Chun; Campanella, Osvaldo; Dabrowski, Konrad
- 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
HyperXtract: Rapid, Memory-Efficient Data Extraction for Nanopore Data
TS-070331 —
Accelerate discovery and streamline workflows with a next-generation platform for high-throughput nanopore data extraction.
The Need
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 har…
- 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.
…
- 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
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
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.
The Need
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 alter…
- 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
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
Dynamic Spray Mass Spectrometry: A Versatile Solution for Comprehensive Molecular Analysis
TS-066752 — Background:
Mass spectrometry is an analytical technique characterized by its excellent sensitivity, robust selectivity, and rapid response. The four stages of mass spectrometry are ionization, acceleration, separation, and detection. Among these, the ionization step is crucial for analyzing comple…
- College: College of Arts & Sciences
- Inventors: Badu-Tawiah, Abraham; Damale, Purva; Grooms, Alex; Kulyk, Dmytro
- Licensing Officer: Panic, Ana
Specific Pathogen Free Turkey Eggs
TS-065846 — The Need: With the persistent threat of avian diseases, ensuring the health and safety of turkey populations is of utmost importance to the poultry industry. Traditional methods of disease prevention have limitations, necessitating a technology that can reliably produce Specific Pathogen Free (SPF) …
- College: College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences (CFAES)
- Inventors: Saif, Mo
- Licensing Officer: Panic, Ana
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