Education

DiagnaMed Collaborating With Texas Tech On Hydrogen Innovation

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jan 15, 2025

DiagnaMed - a leading innovator in hydrogen-producing technologies and AI medical applications - announced it has entered into a limited license and option agreement with the Texas Tech University System to commercialize a ground-breaking technology (WO2023044149A1) that produces hydrogen directly from petroleum reservoirs and natural hydrogen fields.

Glafabra Therapeutics And University Of Utah To Partner On Clinical Investigation For Fabry Disease

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jan 15, 2025

Glafabra Therapeutics - a biotechnology company focused on developing therapies for rare genetic disorders - announced it has entered into a Letter of Intent (LOI) with the University of Utah, specifically through the Utah Data Coordinating Center (Utah DCC) and The Cell Therapy and Regenerative Medicine Program (CellReGenTM), to collaborate on a clinical investigation targeting Fabry disease. This deal, anticipated to be finalized this year, aims to advance the development of a potential new treatment for this rare and progressive genetic disorder.

The Wake Forest Institute For Regenerative Medicine Researching Ways To Make Vision-Restoring Whole Eye Transplants

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jan 10, 2025

The Wake Forest Institute for Regenerative Medicine (WFIRM) is now part of a significant undertaking that will bring together more than 40 scientists, doctors, and industry experts from around the country to make vision-restoring whole-eye transplants a reality. And there is an award of up to $56 million from the Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA-H) Transplantation of Human Eye Allografts (THEA) program.

MD Anderson Cancer Center And Myriad Genetics Sign Strategic Alliance

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jan 10, 2025

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center and Myriad Genetics announced a five-year strategic alliance to accelerate the clinical evaluation and development of Myriad’s molecular residual disease (MRD) assay. This deal brings together the longstanding oncology diagnostic experience of Myriad Genetics and the clinical and translational research expertise of MD Anderson to create a portfolio of studies to evaluate the clinical validity and utility of Myriad’s Precise MRD.

York University: Researchers Exploring Ways To Transform Healthcare With Brain Technology

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jan 5, 2025

Researchers at York University are looking into ways to improve healthcare with brain technology. One of the goals of this technology is to make it as simple as wearing a headset that listens to brain waves and can predict a seizure before it happens to save lives and increase the independence of individuals with epilepsy. Another use of care would be creating a device that could interpret the intention behind movement in a person who has lost control of their limbs, creating more potential in neurorehabilitation.

MIT Research Shows Pay-As-Bid Auction Model For Managing Emissions Could Provide Green Incentives

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jan 4, 2025

Many governments have been addressing climate change by managing carbon emissions through a system of permits sold in auctions at a uniform price or the lowest winning bid, representing the price that all winning bidders typically pay for each unit. And new research by MIT Sloan School of Management associate professor Negin Golrezaei found that switching to a pay-as-bid auction, where each buyer pays the price they bid, could boost revenue and provide stronger incentives for companies to invest in greener technologies.

Duke Endowment Plans To Distribute $5 Billion Over 15 Years

By Amit Chowdhry ● Dec 19, 2024

As part of the foundation’s 100th anniversary celebration, the Duke Endowment’s Trustees announced their intent to distribute up to $5 billion in grants across North Carolina and South Carolina over the next 15 years.

UVM Research Reveals Breakthrough Mechanism In Brain Blood Flow Regulation

By Amit Chowdhry ● Dec 16, 2024

A team of UVM scientists headed by Mark Nelson, Ph.D., from the Larner College of Medicine at the University of Vermont, has uncovered a novel mechanism that reshapes understanding how blood flow is regulated in the brain. This study, published in The Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS) - a high-impact, peer-reviewed journal of the National Academy of Sciences (NAS) - introduces Electro-Calcium (E-Ca) Coupling. This process integrates electrical and calcium signaling in brain capillaries to deliver precise blood flow to active neurons.

University of Portland Reveals $20 Million Gift From Anonymous Donor Family

By Amit Chowdhry ● Dec 14, 2024

The University of Portland (UP) announced a $20 million gift—one of the most significant single gifts in school history—from a multi-generational family whose ties to the University span over 65 years.

Emory University Collaborating With Techstars For Launching Pre-Accelerator Program

By Amit Chowdhry ● Dec 13, 2024

Pre-seed investor firm Techstars announced it is partnering with The Hatchery, Emory Center for Innovation, and Goizueta Business School’s Roberto C. Goizueta Center for Entrepreneurship & Innovation to launch the Techstars Emory Founder Catalyst Program.

Wake Forest University: $30 Million Gift Received To Expand Center For Entrepreneurship

By Amit Chowdhry ● Dec 13, 2024

Wake Forest University announced it has received a transformational $30 million gift from an anonymous donor. The gift will expand the University’s Center for Entrepreneurship and enhance access and opportunities for undergraduate students in the academic program. It is one of the most significant gifts in the University’s history.

U-M And Los Alamos Jointly Developing Michigan-Based AI Research Facility

By Amit Chowdhry ● Dec 12, 2024

The University of Michigan and Los Alamos National Laboratory plan to develop an advanced facility for high-performance computing and AI research. This will enhance and strengthen the university’s science, energy, and national security research capabilities and create new jobs in southeast Michigan.

Potentia Robotics: Interview With Team Leader Anish Suvarna About The Student-Run Nonprofit

By Amit Chowdhry ● Dec 5, 2024

Potentia Robotics is a student-run 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, which was created by students at the Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology in Virginia. Pulse 2.0 interviewed Potentia Robotics Team Leader Anish Suvarna to learn more about the nonprofit.

University Of Cincinnati’s 1819 Venture Lab Partnering With Flywheel For SustainableCincy Cohort

By Amit Chowdhry ● Dec 1, 2024

The University of Cincinnati’s 1819 Venture Lab—in partnership with the Flywheel Social Enterprise Hub—announced it is helping five socially minded startups grow. The first-ever SustainableCincy collaboration between these two startup accelerator programs is expected to drive positive social impact and innovation throughout Greater Cincinnati.

University Of Utah Collaborating With Sandia National Laboratories

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 26, 2024

The University of Utah (U of U) and Sandia National Laboratories have signed a strategic partnership that will help develop collaborations in various technical areas and give U of U researchers and students opportunities to develop new skills and research paths by working on projects in Sandia facilities.

Genprex Signs License Deal With University Of Michigan For Lung Cancer Treatment

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 25, 2024

Genprex - a clinical-stage gene therapy company focused on developing life-changing therapies for patients with cancer and diabetes - announced it has entered into an exclusive license agreement with the University of Michigan, giving Genprex a worldwide exclusive license to the University's patent rights relating to its lead drug candidate Reqorsa Gene Therapy (quaratusugene ozeplasmid), in combination with ALK-inhibitors for the potential treatment of ALK-EML4 positive translocated lung cancer.

Vanderbilt University’s ‘Dare To Grow’ Campaign Reaches $3.2 Billion Goal Nearly Two Years Early

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 21, 2024

Vanderbilt University’s Dare to Grow campaign - which launched publicly in spring 2023 - has surpassed its $3.2 billion fundraising goal 20 months ahead of its target date of June 30, 2026, evidencing the generosity of donors, widespread enthusiasm for the university’s vision and boundless potential for the future. The announcement, which Chancellor Daniel Diermeier shared with alumni and supporters during Reunion Weekend, is a celebration and a call to action as Vanderbilt looks ahead to deepening its impact in Nashville, across the nation and worldwide.

University Of Texas At San Antonio: $4 Million Grant Received For Setting Up Large Scale Neuromorphic Computing Project

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 6, 2024

The MATRIX AI Consortium at the University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA) received a $4 million grant from the National Science Foundation to fund The Neuromorphic Commons (THOR) project. As part of this multi-university initiative, the THOR project offers researchers access to a first-of-its-kind large-scale neuromorphic computing system.

Wiley And ASU’s Fulton Schools of Engineering Collaborating On AI Tutor

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 6, 2024

Wiley and the Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering at Arizona State University (ASU) are collaborating to develop a new generative AI-powered tutor to help students succeed in their online computer science labs.

Idealab Arizona: A New Startup Studio That Co-Founds ASU-Affiliated Tech Startups

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 4, 2024

Idealab Arizona (a partner of Idealab Studio, the leading technology incubator) announced launching a startup studio that co-founds Arizona State University-affiliated tech startups to increase commercialized intellectual property, startups, and jobs in Arizona.

Northwestern University Partnering With Material Impact To Advance Research From Lab To Market

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 4, 2024

Northwestern University’s Querrey InQbation Lab (The Q) signed a new partnership with Material Impact, which is a Boston-based venture firm focused on innovations in materials science and deep tech. Launched in 2021 with funding from the State of Illinois and a generous gift from Northwestern Trustee Kimberly Querrey, The Q serves as the University’s hub for research-driven entrepreneurship, offer space and wide-ranging programming and resources to translate Northwestern’s research and development to the public.

University Of Michigan: ‘Looking To Michigan’ Campaign Aims For $7 Billion Raise

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 3, 2024

The University of Michigan announced its most innovative fundraising campaign to date, intending to raise $7 billion. This is the largest effort in its history and the largest known campaign goal of any public university.

Adden Energy: Harvard University Spin-Off Secures $15 Million For Expanding EV Accessibility

By Amit Chowdhry ● Oct 25, 2024

Adden Energy has developed lithium-metal solid-state battery technology. To scale production and bring this technology to car manufacturers, the company has raised $15 million in a Series A round led by At One Ventures. Primavera Capital Group, Rhapsody Venture Partners, and MassVentures also participated. The funding will be used to construct a roll-to-roll pilot line production facility at Adden Energy’s headquarters in Waltham, Massachusetts.

Cornell University’s eLab Reveals 24 Student Startup Teams

By Amit Chowdhry ● Oct 19, 2024

There have been 24 student teams selected for the Fall 2024 cohort of eLab (Cornell’s student startup accelerator). Now welcoming its 16th credit-bearing cohort, eLab accepts student founders from across any field of study across Cornell and trains them to launch their businesses.