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Platform technology for improving ocular drug delivery
(2010-10)
Infections with the herpes simplex virus can lead to severe corneal scarring and opacity. The currently available therapy for HSV keratitis involves the use of a 1% trifluorothymidine(TFT) solution. However, one of the ...
Novel collagen based scaffold to promote tissue regeneration for commercial applications
(2010-10)
Dermelle, LLC is actively pursuing commercialization of a novel collagen matrix having the following bio-histochemical characteristics: reduced native collagen enzymatic degradation, high fibroblast cellular interaction ...
Neutron and gamma ray spectroscopic detection system
(2010-10)
The Domestic Nuclear Detection Office's mission is to improve the nation's ability to detect unauthorized nuclear importation, and the office was allocated $1.2 billion to accomplish its goal. The office has invested heavily ...
Enterprise Investment Program
(2010-10)
This presentation introduced Expo attendees to the University of Missouri's Enterprise Investment Program.
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 ...
Nanopore-facilitated single molecule detection of circulating microRNAs in cancer patients
(2010-10)
Developing new technologies for cancer screening and early diagnosis is a critical issue for saving cancer patients' lives. MicroRNAs (miRNAs) are a class of short (~18-24-nt) non-coding RNAs molecules that regulate gene ...
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 ...
Nano microbe zapper (NMZ): a novel eco-safe nanoparticle mediated antimicrobial killer
(2010-10)
This presentation introduced a new antimicrobial spray.
Small business development and technology commercialization services
(2010-10)
This presentation introduced Expo attendees to the Missouri Small Business and Technology Development Centers, and gave an overview of programs available in Missouri that assist with small business issues and technology ...
Thomsen-Friedenreich (TF) antigen in nipple aspirate fluid: biomarker for breast cancer detection
(2010-10)
Early detection and diagnosis are critical to successful treatment of breast cancer. Currently available breast cancer screening tools such as mammography and breast examination miss up to 40% of early breast cancers, are ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
The commercialization process and its importance to biodesign
(2010-10)
This presentation discussed the commercialization of technology, specifically in regard to founding a company.
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 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 ...
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 ...
Advanced spectroscopic technologies
(2010-10)
Advanced Spectroscopic Technologies of St. Louis, Missouri presented a corporate overview, technology and developments within the company and opportunities for investors.
MedSocket: a personalized medical meta-search engine for questions at the point of care
(2010-10)
In the U.S., healthcare is a $2.4 trillion industry, and health information technology costs exceed $65 billion per year. Healthcare expenditures are currently at 17% of the U.S. Gross Domestic Product and are expected to ...
A system of efficient, cost-effective, and customizable vaccines for use with multiple vaccine candidates
(2010-10)
Most vaccines created today are costly to produce. In addition, the creation of new vaccines to combat emerging diseases such as novel influenza strains such as H1N1 and SARS is slow and not able to meet the demand early ...