PIVOT Center

“I remember the shared excitement and anticipation when NSF launched the I-Corps program a decade ago,” said Paul J. Corson, PIVOT Center’s Deputy Director. “To be entrusted, now, with propelling it into the next decade […]

Fluidx Medical’s GPX™ Embolic Device Use for Tumor Treatments Chosen for “BEST of GEST” Embolization Program at the Annual GEST Meeting Fluidx Medical Technology’s GPX Embolic Device was selected for a Global Embolization Oncology Symposium […]

Zebrafish—small, fast-growing creatures who share many of the same genes as humans—are instrumental to many biologists, who find them uniquely well suited for studying a wide range of questions, from how organisms develop to how the […]

“Many medical researchers have one goal in mind: to come up with new drugs or therapies that will help people live longer, healthier lives. The possibility of finding a drug, a therapy, or another treatment […]

This episode is the second in a new podcast series, where we will visit with different leaders striving to grow economic development in their areas or regions of interest. We will be discussing new initiatives, […]

Lux Capital, Mubadala Capital, Obvious Ventures, and DCVC among founding group supporting underrepresented founders building next-generation healthcare companies Salt Lake City (June 8th, 2021) — Altitude Lab announced the launch of its Investor Coalition, a […]

An quick interview with NanoSpot.AI from Utah Public Radio. The U, in partnership with ARUP Laboratories and Techcyte Inc. developed NanoSpot.AI, a new app-based antibody test for novel coronavirus antibodies. You can listen & read […]

On March 30, as part of the FDA Oncology Therapy Development Workshop: Pivotal Steps and Avoiding Pitfalls for Start-ups Keith Marmer, Chief Innovation & Economic Engagement Office at the University of Utah discusses approaching the development […]

March 30-31, 2021 the FDA is providing this free conference as part of the Regulatory Education for Industry (REdI) series. SPECIAL NOTE: Tuesday, March 30, 2021, 9:35 – 10:30 – Keynote: Innovation Mindset – Advancing […]

This episode include a conversation between Linda Cabrales, industry director for the software and IT sector at GOED, and Peter Djokovich and Taylor Bench, with Summit Venture Studio – the University of Utah established novel […]

Fluidx Medical Technology, a University of Utah spin out, has announced that GPX Embolic Device first patient use cases were presented at LINC 2021. According to the press release, GPX Embolic Device is an innovative […]

“Gentex’s new nanofiber technology can detect a wide variety of chemicals, including explosives, drugs, VOCs, toxic industrial chemicals, amines, and more. The technology and patents were included in Gentex’s 2020 acquisition of the Utah-based startup, Vaporsens, […]

Building on the previous work of its Center for Technology & Venture Commercialization (TVC) while moving to a more centralized structure, the University of Utah has formed the Partners for Innovation, Ventures, Outreach & Technology […]

PIVOT Center at the University of Utah with Keith Marmer

APLU recognizes U—and the PIVOT Center—for its innovation and economic impact  

Great news from University of Utah spin out Fluidx Medical Technology who are reporting successful patient use of the GPX Embolic Device to therapeutically devascularize, or block blood supply to, a tumor. Read the full […]

The Association of Public and Land-grant Universities (APLU) awarded the University of Utah the Innovation and Economic Prosperity designation, which recognizes universities that promote growth, innovation and economic development in their regions. “This is tremendous […]

Since 2012, Utah’s life science community has grown faster than any other in the country. Through collective efforts of the more than 1,100 life science-related companies (and growing), it intends to continue that trend and […]

Summit Venture Studio overcomes commercialization challenges to accelerate time to market for university-originated software Oct. 27, 2020—The University of Utah’s Partners for Innovation, Ventures, Outreach & Technology (PIVOT) Center is pleased to announce the launch […]

Union City, California, USA – August 20, 2020 – While the Covid-19 pandemic has affected us all, we at Tactical Haptics wish you the very best through these difficult times.  Like you, we have been […]

Altitude Lab Brings New Generation of Biotech Development to Utah Recursion and The University of Utah Launch Region’s Largest Life Science Incubator SALT LAKE CITY–(August 11, 2020)–Altitude Lab announced its first resident companies and opened […]

The Utah Legislature has set aside $2M of CARES Act funding to support efforts focused on partnerships with companies developing treatments for COVID-19 antiviral development, and has charged the University of Utah with evaluating and […]

A podcast interview with Dragons, Gazelles, & Unicorns: http://dragons-gazelles-and-unicorns.libsyn.com/website/how-keith-marmer-is-helping-turn-salt-lake-city-into-a-tech-transfer-powerhouse Keith Marmer is the Executive Director and Associate Vice President of TVC. His strong leadership skills come from 30 years of experience as an inventor, entrepreneur […]

Nine rising startup companies from Utah’s growing life sciences industry will present their innovations to investors during the 2020 Entrepreneur & Investor Life Science Summit on February 28, sponsored by Simpson Thacher  Salt Lake City, […]

All University of Utah faculty, staff and students are invited to the 2020 Translational Medicine Symposium on Feb. 27 at 11:30-5:00 p.m. The symposium will address how clinicians’ ideas and research results can have an […]

Join TVC in welcoming Molly Kocialski, Director of the Rocky Mountain Regional United States Patent and Trademark Office, as she presents on the topic of the importance of “Understanding the Role of Intellectual Property in the Academic Research Environment”. […]

Rejuvenate your research! Join us for Research Spa Day to meet with experts supporting researchers and the scholarly community. Light Lunch and free chair massages included. Experts in the following areas will be on hand to answer […]

Startup will commercialize imaging test for diagnosis and management of eosinophilic esophagitis and other chronic eosinophilic diseases Diagnosing and monitoring an inflammatory gastrointestinal disease may soon become less invasive and more accurate, thanks to the […]

Monday, February 25, 2019 11:30 am to 5:30 pm University Guest House & Conference Center 110 South Fort Douglas Boulevard   The 2019 Translational Medicine Symposium will address how clinicians’ ideas and research results can […]

– Lead Candidate in Clinical Trial for Treating Ewing Sarcoma – – Salarius Completes $6.4 Million Private Placement – – Conference Call and Live Audio Webcast Scheduled for Today at 9:00 a.m. ET – January […]

University of Utah biomedical engineering Distinguished Professor Jindřich Henry Kopeček, who pioneered research in the design of polymer-drug conjugates and hydrogel biomaterials, was one of 148 academic inventors named as a Fellow of the National […]

The international forum Student Technology Entrepreneurship is held at Tomsk Polytechnic University. Stakeholders interested in the development of youth entrepreneurship came to Tomsk to share their best practices, experience, and insights. Representatives of the federal […]

This university/corporate partnership is located at the university’s Nano Institute, which is overseen by co-director Dr.Hamid Ghandehari. (Aqua-Yield) (AGPRO) Five years after introducing its crop fertility products with nanotechnology, Aqua-Yield is eyeing further product development […]

Barbara Van Asdlan has led an adventurous life. Using quick, active hand gestures, she explains her history as a nurse at Landstuhl Regional Medical Center, Germany. Her time in Europe sparked her love of travel […]

(Reuters) – For the fourth year running, Stanford University tops Reuters’ ranking of the World’s Most Innovative Universities, a list that identifies and ranks the educational institutions doing the most to advance science, invent new technologies […]

Alec McMorris is an amputee testing out advanced prosthesis with Dr. Tommaso Lenzi at the University of Utah’s Bionic Engineering Lab. We stopped by to see how the trial is going. By S.C. Stuart October 4, 2018 […]

Clifton L. Taulbert was born in the small town of Glen Allan, Mississippi, during the era of legal segregation, where barriers to success seemed endless. Selfless mentors in the community instilled in him a sense […]

Pepper Hamilton LLP is pleased to announce its partnership with the Center for Technology and Venture Commercialization (TVC) at the University of Utah. TVC is dedicated to commercializing new technologies and inventions from discoveries made […]

President Ruth V. Watkins announced Tuesday the University of Utah has been selected by Schmidt Futures to solicit and develop ideas for ensuring a vibrant middle class in America. The university, along with other Alliance […]

The grant, awarded by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, represents a collaborative effort between Recursion and the Winzeler Lab at UC San Diego School of Medicine to accelerate the discovery of drugs to treat […]

Reader’s Digest has published the Most Famous Inventions from Every State. Interesting enough, the artificial heart was named Utah’s most famous invention. Several inventors—including Paul Winchell, who also voiced Tigger of Winnie the Pooh—had created […]

Amazon Reveals Top 10 Most Entrepreneurial States: Utah Takes the Top Spot with California, New York, Colorado and New Jersey in the Top 5 Study ranks states based on the number of small and medium-sized […]

Over half a dozen Utah Science Technology and Research Initiative (USTAR) supported companies and technologies were recognized on Thursday as winners, finalists, and honorable mentions at the 16thannual Utah Innovation Awards, presented by Stoel Rives […]

The Utah Science Technology and Research Initiative (USTAR) announced the selection of eight University Technology Acceleration Grant (UTAG) awards. “These projects are a testament to Utah’s innovative spirit,” said Ivy Estabrooke, Ph.D., USTAR executive director. […]

A research group led by professor Jan D. Miller of the University of Utah’s Department of Metallurgical Engineering has received a $191,700 grant to aid the development and commercialization of a solid polymer electrolyte/electrode technology […]