Articles tagged with Technology Transfer
A new case study highlights the pitfalls of patent infringement, academic secrecy, and lack of government oversight in the commercialization of university research. The Bayh-Dole Act of 1980 is called for changes to promote public good.
The European Molecular Biology Laboratory highlights the potential for genomic research to combat tropical diseases. However, commercial interest in developing treatments has been limited, and it will be necessary to combine efforts from not-for-profit organizations and private funds to support research in developing countries.
The University of California, Riverside has received a donation of intellectual property from DuPont for a novel class of herbicides. Researchers at UCR aim to further develop and license the technology, which could bring significant financial benefits and environmental advantages.
A new company, SafeView Inc., has licensed technology from the Department of Energy's Pacific Northwest National Laboratory to detect hidden plastic and ceramic weapons. The system uses millimeter waves to generate holographic images that allow operators to screen for suspicious materials.
The study found that while the CT and HPET images could be co-registered within 2mm in centrally located tumor inserts, tumor inserts on the peripheral were only 8-10mm due to distortion and resolution loss of HPET images. This made it difficult for a therapist to refine treatment volume using the co-registered HPET/CT images.
Researchers aim to find new targets in the brain to prevent and treat Alzheimer's and Parkinson's diseases using Serial Analysis of Gene Expression (SAGE) technology. The $2.75 million funding will support Columbia University's technology transfer and commercialization efforts.
Researchers have discovered a new mechanism of membrane fusion in yeast cells, which challenges prior assumptions about the process. The study offers a practical tool to study and modulate fusion events, with potential applications in understanding disease and developing treatments.
A new bioremediation process, Bioavailability Enhancement Technology (B.E.T.), has been successfully tested at the Idaho National Laboratory's Test Area North. The technology accelerates the degradation of trichloroethene (TCE) in groundwater plumes, making it a cost-effective solution for cleaning up contaminated aquifers.
PENNTAP, a leading technical assistance provider, has helped Mexico establish a new technical assistance program. The program focuses on automotive service shops, software development, and metalworking sectors with an emphasis on environmental protection.
Lehigh University will partner with industry leaders to advance research and commercialization of optical technologies, including Lucent, Corning, and Sycamore Networks. The $1 million grant from the PA state will be used to develop a multi-institutional enterprise that aims to transform the regional economy.
The Idaho National Laboratory's Rapid Solidification Process (RSP) Tooling has been recognized by the Department of Energy for its innovative approach to fabricating precision tooling. This process enables mass-produced items to be created more quickly and cheaply, reducing production costs and turn-around time.
The Navy's BMP program has significantly reduced disparities in quality, cost, and reliability of acquired goods and services. More than 120 surveys have been conducted, 5,000 best practices documented, and an Internet site established to share knowledge and expertise with the business community.
The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania has awarded a $10.5 million grant to co-directors David E. Luzzi and Kambiz Pourrezaei, aiming to remaking the region as 'Nanotech Valley.' The Regional Nanotechnology Center will fund interdisciplinary research and promote collaboration between academia and local industries.
A team of scientists suggests that meteorites like ALH84001 could have transferred life between Mars and Earth. The analysis of the meteorite's magnetic field supports the hypothesis that meteorites can be an interplanetary delivery system capable of transferring life.
The NIH-funded program will bring together researchers from the Center for Biomedical Inventions and the Touchstone Diabetes Center to develop novel therapies for type II diabetes. Researchers aim to translate basic science into medical therapy, exploring new approaches in treatment and delivery methods.
Researchers at Ohio State University have developed tiny artificial muscles that can dispense medication through microscopic holes in a prototype 'smart pill' implant. The capsules measure only a few micrometers across and can be used to power micro-sized medical devices or separate chemicals.
The hospital's new digital mammography system offers improved diagnostic evaluations and quicker image acquisition, reducing patient anxiety and inconvenience. Researchers will collaborate with GE Medical Systems to develop computer-aided detection software programs for better patient evaluations.
The Magic Book project enables readers to move from a real-world reading experience to an immersive virtual environment, interacting with characters and objects. This technology has applications in storybooks, technical manuals, and textbooks, offering a seamless transition between physical and virtual environments.
Dr. David Hathaway and Paul Meyer's Video Image Stabilization and Registration (VISAR) technology refines TV images, revealing clues about crimes. The FBI has worked with them on over a dozen cases, including the 1996 Olympic bombing, improving crime scene analysis and evidence collection.
Representatives from over 20 organizations, including universities and government labs, will share their latest technology innovations at the fair. The event aims to facilitate collaboration between innovators and potential investors or producers.
The NASA-developed Data Matrix symbol technology offers high-capacity marking in a small space, with applications in various industries such as automotive and electronics. The technology enables permanent identification of parts and products, even when protected by coatings or other obstacles.
Nine companies have been selected to participate in a $15 million NASA Research Announcement effort titled the Second Generation Reusable Launch Vehicle Risk Reduction Definition Program. This research will explore possible Earth-to-orbit launch vehicles, in-space orbit transfer vehicles, and ground and flight operations.
A partnership between conservation organizations and universities uses remote sensing technology to assess gorilla habitat, track population, and manage National Parks. The project aims to rebuild Rwanda's national university and recover from a devastating war and genocide.
NASA is launching a new effort to develop a safer and cheaper reusable launch vehicle system, relying on commercial industry to meet NASA's science and exploration goals. The agency aims to reduce risk and technical challenges by partnering with industry partners.
The new fume hood technology uses only 30 percent of the airflow of standard laboratory fume hood installations, potentially saving $30 million annually in California. Nationally, the total savings is estimated to be ten times higher, with the technology having the potential to reduce operating costs and increase chip fabrication yield.
MIT researchers have developed XenoMouse technology, which enables the amplification of atoms for genomics-based antibody drug development. This breakthrough could lead to the creation of fully human monoclonal antibody drugs with high affinity and reduced side effects.
William Chandler, a research scientist at Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, has received the World Climate Technology Leadership Award for founding a global network of energy efficiency centers. His work promotes energy efficiency and reduces greenhouse gas emissions on a global basis, setting a standard for others to follow.
The Choices and Challenges public forum project at Virginia Tech explores the humanistic components of science and technology, covering topics from genetic engineering to space technologies. The series has received national recognition, including two national awards, for its innovative approach to promoting dialogue between science, so...
The Networked Digital Library of Theses and Dissertations (NDLTD) is expanding internationally, with UNESCO joining and collaborations with the NSF, DFG, and ISTEC. These partnerships aim to overcome language and policy challenges, enabling easier sharing of electronic theses and dissertations across countries.
A new method enables cheap and simple manufacture of customized DNA chips, revolutionizing genetic analysis and research. This technology can help diagnose genetic diseases and accelerate drug discovery, while reducing production costs.
The Lynx SAR system can produce one-foot resolution imagery at standoff distances of up to 55 kilometers, even through clouds and light rain. It can also detect moving targets and small surface penetrations, making it a significant advancement in surveillance technology.
The US government has awarded a $11.3 million contract to Summa Technology Inc. for the manufacture, operation, and maintenance of Fastrac rocket engines. The company will build three new flight engines for the X-34 technology demonstrator and utilize one existing engine.
The National Science Board has approved a new Science and Technology Center to develop environmentally friendly processes using alternative solvents. The center, led by Dr. Joseph DeSimone and Dr. Ruben Carbonell, aims to reduce organic waste generated in manufacturing and chemical production.
Researchers at the University of Rochester have adopted Belarusian-developed magnetorheological finishing (MRF) technology to polish high-precision optics, including camcorders, CD players, and telescopes. The process uses a unique slurry that changes viscosity in response to magnetic fields.
The Pacific Northwest National Laboratory has won six spots on the 1998 R&D 100 list, recognized for their innovative technologies that have transformed industries such as personal heating, fuel cell-powered cars and environmental conservation. The researchers' advancements include tiny personal heating systems, advanced chemical m...
The Department of Energy's Pacific Northwest National Laboratory has developed a multi-step process to convert levulinic acid from biomass into an important component for alternative fuels, methyltetrahydrofuran (MTHF). The new technology produces MTHF with significantly lower costs than current methods.
The Whitehead Institute will build chip-based genome sequencing machines that can sequence 7 million DNA letters per day, reducing the cost of capital equipment by a factor of ten. The machines will be geared towards reading longer stretches of DNA, crucial for piece together overlapping fragments.
Engineers have developed a method for coating threads with size using supercritical fluids, reducing chemical and water waste in the textile industry. The new technique could speed up thread processing by a factor of ten and replace centuries-old technology.
Researchers are developing new designs and technologies to make public buildings, homes, and infrastructure safer from natural disasters and terrorist attacks. The Architectural Surety initiative applies lessons learned from nuclear security to create more resilient structures.
Experts address roadblocks in university-industry technology transfer and propose solutions to capture lost billions annually due to inefficient patent and license processes. The panel discussion features prominent figures from leading institutions, including Caltech and UCLA.
Researchers have developed a new method to introduce genes into unfertilized oocytes, increasing the efficiency of producing transgenic cattle. This breakthrough could make traditional methods obsolete and pave the way for applications in agricultural livestock and other mammals.
The National Library of Medicine (NLM) announces 24 contract awards totaling $2.3 million to develop innovative medical projects leveraging the capabilities of the Next Generation Internet (NGI). These projects aim to improve data transfer, security, and usability in healthcare settings.
The Advanced Applied Technology Demonstration Facility has developed innovative technologies for hazardous waste cleanup, addressing difficult subsurface and ground water contamination problems. The partnership between government, industry, and academia has led to the creation of engineering design manuals and commercialization summaries.
The new technology enables doctors to assess pubic arch interference in minutes, allowing for better treatment decisions. It also reduces the need for expensive CT scans, which can cost up to $500 and take a week or more to obtain results.
The Department of Energy has developed two breakthrough devices, ARSA and RASA, to detect nuclear detonations by analyzing the atmosphere for radioactive material. These systems enhance the ability of the US and international community to detect and confirm nuclear explosions.
Two Idaho National Engineering and Environmental Laboratory-developed technologies have been recognized internationally for their potential to improve the power industry. The Electro-Optic High Voltage Sensor provides safer and more cost-effective ways to measure high voltages. Rapid Solidification Process Tooling Technology reduces pr...
The report highlights the need for clinical microbiologists to integrate new technologies with existing methods to provide high-quality service. It emphasizes the importance of rapid laboratory turnaround times, particularly in outpatient settings, where clinicians require timely results to inform treatment decisions.
A breakthrough in taxol production has been made by Cytoclonal Pharmaceutics Inc. and MSU, moving the technology closer to manufacture and use. The sublicense agreement with Bristol-Myers Squibb aims to develop microbial fermentation of taxol, a renewable source for the potent drug.
The symposium will describe new packaging systems that interact with package contents or the package's internal atmosphere, controlling gases to delay spoilage. Active packaging may incorporate antimicrobial agents, antioxidants, and moisture scavengers for consumer convenience.
This year's award winners were recognized for their outstanding contributions to food science and technology, including research on fat replacers, lipid biotechnology, and flavor science. The awards honored IFT members who demonstrated exceptional ability, leadership, and service to the profession.
Researchers at Carnegie Mellon University have developed a robot called BOA that removes asbestos from pipes, meeting OSHA and regulatory requirements. The device operates 10 times faster than humans, offering a safer and more economical solution to the nation's environmental problem.
A new Penn State research project assesses the effectiveness of Telehealth technology in supplementing traditional home health visits for people with diabetes. The project aims to improve patient outcomes and reduce healthcare costs, while expanding access to care for underserved populations.
Two electrically based technologies, Six-Phase Soil Heating and In Situ Corona, are being commercialized for rapid and effective cleanup of contaminated soils. These methods utilize electrical current to heat the soil, removing contaminants through steam stripping or destruction by ionizing plasma.
Researchers at University of Florida have developed a small, mobile land mine detector using X-ray probe technology that accurately identifies type and location. The device could be available to governments and humanitarian agencies within a year.
Resources for the Future (RFF) is studying the economic implications and commercial possibilities of satellite remote sensing. The research aims to find a reliable way to measure the value of NASA's technology transfer to the public and private sectors.
ORNL's microcantilever technology can detect chemicals used to tag explosives and drugs, enhancing law enforcement capabilities. The portable unit can sniff out explosives or tagged materials, providing critical information in counter-terrorism efforts.
A new virtual housewares catalog technology developed at Stanford University allows users to compare and purchase housewares online. The Infomaster system links online catalogs from various manufacturers, enabling searches for equivalent products despite different terms.
Researchers at Oak Ridge National Laboratory developed a miniature video camera that can transmit to a site up to 100 feet away, such as a police car. The camera features a disguised lens that makes it unobtrusive, and its design enables secure surveillance and protection for law enforcement.
The PowerDigm solid-state transfer switch is being installed at Ford Motor Co.'s Sheldon Road Plant to protect against costly power interruptions. The switch can sense disturbances in one power source and automatically switch to a different source, improving reliability and reducing outages.
The new technology uses upconversion to create visible light when struck by infrared laser beams, allowing for true three-dimensional color images. The implications are vast, with potential applications in medicine, air traffic control, and engineering.