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Non-invasive blood glucose detector [abstract]
(2010-10)
Diabetes, a disease in which the body does not produce or properly use insulin, can lead to serious damage to many of the body's systems, including the nerves, blood vessels, eyes, kidneys and heart. It is also a leading ...
Organosilicate nanoparticles and its applications in chem-biosensors, electronics, multifunctional coatings and textiles
(2010-10)
This invention reports a novel technique for the rapid and cost-efficient synthesis of organosilicate nanoparticles (OSNPs) that have been successfully applied as individual building blocks for various applications. Doping ...
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 ...
Q3D: a device to quantitatively measure visual suppression
(2010-10)
Vision disorders are the 4th most prevalent class of disability in the United States and the most prevalent handicapping condition in childhood. Early detection of visual suppression increases the likelihood of effective ...
An automatic cap arrangement scoring device [abstract]
(2010-10)
Poor color vision can be inherited (an estimated 8% of men and .5% of women have a congenital color vision defect) or acquired as the result of disease, certain medications, trauma, aging, or exposure to particular chemicals ...
Improved cardiac left ventricle imaging using multiparametric strain analysis (MPS) [abstract]
(2010-10)
This invention yields the most accurate and clinically useful predictor of myocardial viability - with no ionizing radiation or radioactive agents. The system is a software add-on to MRI systems that gives clear and ...
Low energy implantable cardioverters for atrial fibrillation and ventricular tachycardia [abstract]
(2010-10)
Cardialen develops low-energy implantable cardioverter devices to treat cardiac arrhythmias. Its primary focus is on atrial fibrillation (AF); its secondary focus on ventricular fibrillation (VF). AF affects over 3 million ...
Cell lines for the study of bone formation and regulation [abstract]
(2010-10)
UMKC Researchers have developed novel cell lines that are useful in the examination of osteocyte function, biomineralization, SOST/sclerostin, FGF23 and other mechanisms of osteoblast-to-osteocyte differentiation. The two ...
Compact shock wave generating device for drug delivery
(2010-10)
Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology News reported that "the burgeoning markets that surround biopharmaceuticals, RNA interference screening, and stem cell research are limited by the lack of a silver bullet for successful ...
Dielectric constant of particles determined by impedance spectroscopy [abstract]
(2010-10)
A method of measuring the dielectric constant of a powder, including selecting a powder having an unknown first dielectric constant, selecting a liquid having a known second dielectric constant, and introducing a predetermined ...
From conception to corporation : it's an idea, is it an invention?
(2010-10)
This panel discussed topics relating to the innovation process, including how to document the innovation process, patent filing,and the concept of intellectual property.
Missouri Technology Expo 2010 sponsors
(2010-10)
This document provides information about the sponsors of the Missouri Technology Expo 2010.
Organizational attendees
(2010-10)
This document provides a list of the organizations that attended the Missouri Technology Expo 2010.
Enterprise Investment Program
(2010-10)
This presentation introduced Expo attendees to the University of Missouri's Enterprise Investment Program.
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 ...
Removal of toxic contaminates from polluted soil and water via bioremediation utilizing bacillus spores [abstract]
(2010-10)
Atrazine, a widely used herbicide in North America, is one of the known pollutants that pose a potential threat to human health. The addition of naturally occurring degradative bacteria that can remediate these pollutants ...
Targeted antisense radiotherapy [abstract]
(2010-10)
Cancer is the one of the leading causes of death worldwide. While huge strides have been made in the treatment of various cancers, there is still a critical need for effective therapeutics that only target and kill the ...
Understanding venture capital buisness model and what we are looking for
(2010-10)
This presentation introduced Expo attendees to the concept of a venture capital business model and suggested a process by which an entrepreneur might seek an investor.
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.