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 […]
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University of Utah TTO “PIVOTS” to a more centralized organizational structure
TechTransfer IP Forum podcast with Keith Marmer discussing PIVOT Center’s Evolution
APLU recognizes U-and the PIVOT Center-for its innovation and economic impact
New Embolic Device Used in Interventional Oncology for Highly Targeted Tumor Treatment
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 […]
University of Utah named Innovation and Economic Prosperity University
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 […]
BioUtah Launches BioHive Initiative to Promote Utah’s Life Science Industry
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 […]
University of Utah launches Summit Venture Studio, a novel software development accelerator and investment fund
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 […]
SABERGRIP BRINGS THE PHYSICAL IN-HAND EXPERIENCES OF VIRTUAL FISHING, SWORD FIGHTING, AND TOOL TRAINING ONE STEP CLOSER TO REALITY
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 […]
Recursion and The University of Utah Launch Region’s Largest Life Science Incubator
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 […]
Request for Proposals – CARES Act Funding in Support of Covid-19 Treatments
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 […]
How Keith Marmer is helping turn Salt Lake City into a tech transfer powerhouse
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 […]
BioUtah and University of Utah’s TVC Announce Startups Chosen to Pitch at the 2020 Entrepreneur & Investor Life Science Summit
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, […]
2020 Translational Medicine Symposium
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 […]
Understanding the Role of Intellectual Property in the Academic Research Environment
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”. […]
Research Spa Day
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 […]
NexEos licenses novel University of Utah imaging tech for diagnosing eosinophil-related inflammation
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 […]
2019 Translational Medicine Symposium: Partnerships for Propelling Clinical Translation
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 […]
Flex Pharma and Salarius Pharmaceuticals Announce Merger Agreement to Accelerate Clinical Development of Novel Epigenetic Therapy for Cancer
– 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 […]
KOPEČEK NAMED TO NAI
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 […]
American and Russian universities need to keep students, to stay and grow their businesses
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 […]
Aqua-Yield Joins Nano Institute – Eyes Product Expansion
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 […]
UNDER PRESSURE: RESEARCHERS SEARCH FOR NEW GLAUCOMA TREATMENTS
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 Top 100: The World’s Most Innovative Universities of 2018
(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 […]
How Advanced Prosthetics Turned This Man Into an ‘Emerging Cyborg’
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 Taulbert at Fulbright 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 and University of Utah Partner To Help Innovators Commercialize New Technologies
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 […]
U Selected By Schmidt Futures To Participate In Ideas Challenge Initiative
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 […]
Recursion Pharmaceuticals Receives Grant by Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation
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 […]
Artificial Heart: Most Famous Invention from Utah
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 […]
Utah Most Entrepreneurial State, Amazon Reveals
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 […]
USTAR Companies Recognized at 16th Annual Utah Innovation Awards
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 […]
USTAR Announces Latest Round of Awards to University Researchers
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. […]
Research Team Receives USTAR Grant For New Lithium Battery Technology
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 […]