Polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) as a Replacement Substrate for Live Cell Imaging and UV Microscopy
Application
Visualize cells and tissues utilizing UV microscopy.
Key Benefits
Low cost.
Quick diagnostic for blood cultures especially for cancer diagnosis or Sickle cell anemia.
Ability to visualize live cells and tissues via UV microscopy.
Label and fixative free.
Market Summary
Polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) is a silicon-based organic...
Published: 3/19/2024
Contributor(s): Evelyn Kendall Williams, Wilbur Lam, Ashkan Ojaghi, Francisco Robles
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Platform for Transducing Target Cells with a Viral Vector
Application
System for quickly and efficiently obtaining therapeutic levels of transduction.
Key Benefits
Uses less viral vector to achieve high gene transfer.
Shortens transduction time.
Produces clinically relevant gene modified cell numbers.
Market Summary
Information relay at the molecular level, such as the transcription of RNA into proteins,...
Published: 12/1/2023
Contributor(s): Reginald Tran, Wilbur Lam, Christopher Doering, H. (Harold) Trent Spencer
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Mobile Application for Remote Screening of Abdominal Pain
ApplicationMobile application and program to remotely identify and assess severity of tenderness and abdominal pain.Key BenefitsAllows physician to replicate physical abdominal exam remotely.Eliminates distance barrier, increasing access to medical service.Potentially reduces need for in-person visits and costs.Market SummaryAbdominal (or stomach) pains...
Published: 7/28/2023
Contributor(s): Alexander Weiss, David Myers, Wilbur Lam
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Micron-Sized Drug Vehicle for Unregulated Blood Clotting
Application
Fibrinogen-coated micron-sized drug vehicles for targeted treatment of unregulated blood clotting.
Key Benefits
Facilitates targeted release of drugs specifically for blood clotting disorders.
Drug delivery vehicle can be used with newly discovered or known therapeutics on the market.
Site specific biological mechanism may help increase...
Published: 3/1/2024
Contributor(s): Caroline Hansen, Yumiko Sakurai, Wilbur Lam, Andrew Lyon
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Microfluidic Device for Increased Viral Transduction Efficiency
Application
Microfluidic chip device for facilitating high throughput viral transduction for gene therapy applications.
Key Benefits
Improves surface-to-volume ratio, allowing more efficient contact between lentiviruses and cells
Increases efficiency while maintaining cell viability of traditional methods.
Enables gene transfer for non-adherent...
Published: 1/10/2024
Contributor(s): Reginald Tran, Wilbur Lam, David Myers, Christopher Doering, H. (Harold) Trent Spencer
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Microfluidic Device Enhances Understanding of Clot Formation
Application
A microfluidic device for the measurement and quantification of the mechanical forces that occur during clot formation for use in hematology research or for diagnostic purposes.
Key Benefits
Is capable of measuring platelet-platelet interactions at the single cell level that is not possible with current tools.
Facilitates quick &...
Published: 11/6/2023
Contributor(s): David Myers, Wilbur Lam, Yongzhi Qiu
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Microfluidic Device for Delivery of Therapeutics into Cells
Application
Microfluidic slide with individual cell holders for use in microinjection procedures.
Key Benefits
Open system - compatible with other microinjection technologies and existing research instrumentation.
Compatible with both adherent and non-adherent cells.
Enables high-throughput and high-precision delivery of substances into cells,...
Published: 7/28/2023
Contributor(s): Wilbur Lam, David Myers, Zhengchun Peng, Gang Bao
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