New Technology
The CoE is distinguishing itself from the life sciences programs that exist in other institutions through a unique blend of translational research, interdisciplinary resources and collaboration and commercialization activities. Building upon its rich history of discovery and cutting edge research expertise and capabilities, the CoE is geared toward converting new discoveries into commercial technologies in life sciences markets.
From Lab to Market: Interdisciplinary, Translational Research Creating New Technologies in the Life Sciences Industry
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NEW TECHNOLOGY HIGHLIGHT
Academic-Industry Collaboration Behind Growth of Medical Device Company
2/17/2011 - BUFFALO, NY "The success of Buffalo-based Medical Acoustics, a medical device company expecting to turn a profit for the first time in 2011, exemplifies how partnerships with universities like UB can help businesses bring new products to market.
Medical Acoustics distributes the Lung Flute, a hand-held device that employs sound waves to break up mucus in the lungs of patients suffering from respiratory illnesses, including emphysema and chronic bronchitis. Patients use the apparatus—a hollow tube with a reed inside—by simply exhaling
into it.
The Lung Flute has received national attention, appearing in Popular Science magazine’s list of the top 100 innovations of 2009. The product also landed on national TV in 2010, starring in a segment of “The Doctors” titled “How to Get it Out.”
Medical Acoustics, which has partnered with UB for years on research and development, began shipping orders to the U.S. hospital market in November. The firm also has contracted with distributors to sell the Lung Flute in the European Union and Asia.
The company, located in the Innovation Center on the Buffalo Niagara Medical Campus, has 12 employees, nine of whom are full-time. Manufacturing also is local, with Polymer Conversions in Orchard Park producing the Lung Flute..." [Read On...]
Featured Researcher
Sarbajit Banerjee
Assistant Professor Department of Chemistry
Sarbajit Banerjee is an Assistant Professor of Chemistry at the University at Buffalo.
His research interests include the
synthesis and surface chemistry of oxide nanoparticles; directed assembly and device integration of nanoparticles, nanowires, and carbon nanotubes; functional nanocrystal films for gate dielectric and photovoltaics; raman spectroscopy and XANES characterization of nanomaterials.
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"Ideas into Revenue: Why Starting a Company Makes Sense" featuring Dr. Thenkurussi Kesavadas, UB faculty and founder of Simulated Surgical Systems. Click here to register.
2012 Venture Forum - May 16-17, 2012, Buffalo, NY. To learn more, visit www.brightbuffaloniagara.com
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News
UB's New Medical Research Building Will Benefit Patients and the Region
2/2/2012 - BUFFALO, NY - "The stage is set for some important medical advances at the University at Buffalo's Clinical and Translational Research Center (CTRC)..." [Read On...]
Donation in Name of Holm Could Net UB $2M
1/23/2012 -
BUFFALO, NY - "An anonymous donation from a University at Buffalo faculty member, which could eventually total as much as $1 million, is intended to establish a research fund in honor of the late UB faculty member Bruce Holm..." [Read On...] Buffalo News article.Tech Transfer Tactics article. UB News article.
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