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Taking technology from concept to commercialization
(2010-10)
The Missouri Technology Expo 2010 opened with welcome addresses from Chancellor Brady Deaton and Dr. Robert Duncan and the keynote address from Dr. Stephen Padgette. Dr. Padgette discussed the commercialization of technology, ...
Clinical translation of a novel cancer nanothereapeutic agent : bench to bedside from a small company perspective [abstract]
(2010-10)
Nanoparticles of gold are inherently multifunctional in their diagnostic and therapeutic capabilities. 198Au, provides a desirable beta energy emission and half-life for effective destruction of tumor cells/ tissue(?max = ...
AccrualMaster : software for planning and monitoring accrual rates in clinical trials [abstract]
(2010-10)
The most common reason why clinical trials fail is that they fall well below their goals for patient accrual. Researchers will frequently overpromise and underdeliver on the number of patients that they can recruit during ...
Construction and applications of engineered minichromosomes in plants
(2010-10)
The use of genetically modified crops is constantly finding new areas of application, including the production of compounds with therapeutic value. Current technology for producing transgenic crops relies on random ...
Life sciences elevator pitches
(2010-10)
This video presents the elevator pitches given in the field of life sciences. Each elevator pitch consists of a presentation from the faculty/student innovator, followed by questions/answers from the audience.
Research, collaboration, and investment
(2010-10)
This panel featured companies that are seeking research collaboration and/or investment - Organovo, NEMS/MEMS Works LLC, Verapulse, AST, Cardialen, Nanoparticle Biochem Inc. Each presenter provided information about his ...
There is help for people like you
(2010-10)
This panel, moderated by Mike Brooks, the President of Regional Economic Development, Inc. (REDI) discussed community resources available for entrepreneurs.
From conception to corporation : getting off square one
(2010-10)
This panel discussed how to grow a business once founded. Concepts addressed include tax liability, commercialization pathways, client relationships and capitalization strategy.
Entrepreneurial know-how!
(2010-10)
This panel of four successful entrepreneurs from a variety of industries discussed some of the strategies they used to attain their success. Vicki Russell of Regional Economic Development, Inc. (REDI) served as moderator.
Accurate and affordable allergen quantification for the seed biotech industry
(2010-10)
Plant seeds provide a significant portion of the protein present in the human diet, but are also the major contributors of allergenic proteins that cause a majority of the reported cases of food-induced anaphylaxis in the ...
Missouri Technology Expo 2010 Event Book
(2010-10)
The Missouri Technology Expo 2010 Event Book contains the program for the event, speaker and sponsor information and abstracts of presentations.
Do you speak patentese? : Chatting with patent counsel and succeeding
(2010-10)
As part of the panel From Conception to Corporation: it's an idea, is it an invention?, Dr. Scott discussed topics relating to the innovation process, including how to document the innovation process, patent filing,and the ...
From bench to invention disclosure : a practical primer for inventors and R&D managers
(2010-10)
As part of the panel From Conception to Corporation: it's an idea, is it an invention?, Dr. Romano discussed topics relating to the innovation process, including how to document the innovation process, patent filing,and ...
Correcting vision problems with a novel tunable lens [abstract]
(2010-10)
Correction of age-related optical changes in the eye, such as presbyopia, has been increasingly important. Researchers at the University of Missouri-St. Louis have conceived of a new and improved adaptive liquid crystal ...
An affordable automotive hybrid transmission
(2010-10)
It is estimated that there are more than 70 automobile models on the road today that use hybrid transmission technology for improving the efficiency of automobile transportation. Most of these transmissions are of the ...
Biomedical elevator pitches
(2010-10)
This video presents the elevator pitches given in the field of biomedicine. Each elevator pitch consists of a presentation from the faculty/student innovator, followed by questions/answers from the audience.
Engineering elevator pitches
(2010-10)
This video presents the elevator pitches given in the field of engineering. Each elevator pitch consists of a presentation from the faculty/student innovator, followed by questions/answers from the audience.
Method and apparatus for plant drought stress management [abstract]
(2010-10)
Physiologically based drought stress evaluation is desirable for sustainable biomass production and irrigation, but effective measurements and technologies are lacking. The present invention provides a method and apparatus ...
Conjunctival scanning for biometric identification
(2010-10)
Researchers at UMKC have developed a biometric device which recognizes the physical characteristics of sclera veins which are visible through the conjunctival membrane in the human eye. The vascular structures of the ...
Screening and isolating eastern redcedar phytochemicals for creating economic opportunities in Missouri [abstract]
(2010-10)
Eastern Redcedar (ERC) is one of the most widely distributed tree species in Missouri. The ERC is an important source of bioactive secondary metabolites, but very few of these biologically active compounds have been ...