Life Sciences | Office of Technology Licensing

Available Technologies by Category
PUPS: Pressure Ulcer Prevention System	Enhanced quality of care: Patients are less likely to develop a hospital-acquired infection Lower cost: Minimizes costs from “never events” such as pressure ulcers	7541
Biopolymer Fabricated Materials for Biomaterials	Novelty – first technology that enables the formation of biopolymer brushes at interfaces of any thickness Incredibly biocompatible – hyaluronan has many salient features such as being non-fouling, non-immunogenic, and viscoelastic that make it a common polymer used in biomedical applications Potential for regenerative technology – further applied in regenerative interface technology research	7535
Multiple Degree-of-Freedom Micro-Scale Guidewire	Lays the foundation for developing the world’s smallest bidirectional motion capable, multi-DOF, mechanically actuated guidewire Achieves individual control of each degree-of-freedom Enables greater range of motion and steer ability at anywhere along the length of the guidewire compared to traditional active guidewires	7532
Smart Test Strip Enabled by Inkjet Printed Microfluids	Cost effective manufacturing approach Eco Friendly Light-weight	7505
Rapid Antibiotic Susceptibility Test	Relatable: Does not rely on genetic detection, making it more general and directly relatable to traditional ASTs used clinically Faster: Can perform ASTs in 1/8th of the time of current ASTs Improved accuracy: Decreases technician time and handling, improving accuracy and treatment	7492
Noncoding RNA Targets for RNA Interference	Novel group of RNA interference targets with utility in basic research and practical applications Non-coding interference RNAs (nciRNAs) offer an efficient mechanism of mortality in eukaryotic cells Highly specific targeting of pests or pathogens	6432
Interfering RNA Production and Delivery Using Virus-Like Particles	Inexpensive, rapid, adaptable, and reliable in vivo system for sequestering and packaging of iRNAs Flexible, for long or short, single-stranded or double-stranded iRNA of any sequence Efficiently delivers iRNA to biological targets; VLP-iRNAs are readily taken up by many cell types	6427
Method for Intracochlear and Vestibular Magnetic Stimulation	Provides hearing- magnetic fields couple with auditory neurons to produce excitation perceived by the brain was a sound signal Better sound quality- more precise frequency resolution produces better sound quality More reliable signal and decreased sound quality degradation- intervening tissues between array and auditory neurons are no longer a carrier for signals, which will prevent attenuation signal interference	7485
Method for Clinical T-Cell Expansion	Higher cell densities Protection from high shear production environments Reduced initial and operating cost	7434
Antifolate Compound as Multi-Drug Resistant Pathogens	Novel structure with high binding affinity for DHFR Demonstrated growth inhibition of numerous pathogens Demonstrated antibacterial activity for mulit-drug resistant strains of E. coli, methicillin-resistant S. aureus (MRSA), vancomycin-resistant E. faecalis & antifungal activity against amphotericin–resistant Candida albicans	6296
3D Printed Device for Tumor Cell Diagnostics	Minimally invasive – potentially eliminates the need for invasive serial biopsies Cheaper – simple manufacturing process Disposable - size and materials allow for easy disposal	7346
Foot GO: The Foot Granular Orthosis	Customizable: Can easily adjust fit and stiffness Simpler: Has potential to simplify the foot orthosis manufacturing process Re-conformable: Custom fit and stiffness can be readjusted multiple times for changing needs over time	7338
Magnesium Composites for Biomedical Implant Applications	Biodegradable – Healing process is not compromised by a permanent implant device High Strength – Mechanical properties match those of the natural skeletal structure Reliable – Decreases failure during or after installation	6070
Small Molecule Binders of a Human Peptide for Therapeutic Use	First discovery of small-molecules binding to the central catalytic domain of NGly1 Could be used to treat the inherited genetic disorder resulting from NGly1 deficiency	7306
Neuromodulation of Vagal Stimulation	Enhances anti-inflammatory effects of vagus nerve stimulation Pairs electrical stimulation with kilohertz electrical stimulation nerve block to achieve directional stimulation Quick, reliable anti-inflammatory clinical effects	7275
Therapeutic Protein Nanoparticles	Low cost and effective production method Maintains protein structure and enzymatic activity and maximizes the amount of protein to be delivered Preserves bioactivity	5979
Medical Tubing Solution for Bacteria Prevention	Prevent various infections currently impacting patients due to bacteria formation on medical tubes. Solution that can be utilized with existing medical tubes. Does not leach any materials from the tubing surface.	7274
Prosthetic Anterior Cruciate Ligament	Simpler - Simplifies the operation Safer - Prevents unnecessary damage and morbidity at a donor site Readily available - Obviate need for harvest procedure	5856
Surface Nanomodification by Microwave Hydrothermal Treatments	Cost and Energy efficient- requires shorter times of surface modification with a lower concentration of solvents Less hazardous- lower concentrations of solvents decrease the negative environmental impact Versatile- though primarily related to biotechnology, this method can be applied in any industry requiring surface modification	5784
X-Ray Compton Scatter Imaging on Volumetric CT Systems	Reduces radiation exposure in conventional imaging systems Enhances data acquired from VCT, CT, and X-ray imaging Applied to a wide range of VCT systems	5730

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