APPLICATIONS OF TECHNOLOGY: EcoBOT automates multiple simultaneous sterile biological experiments. It screens novel plant amendments for effectiveness under various conditions and for potential biohazards. It consistently identifies the impact of various amendments on plant root and leaf traits at various stages of growth. It can parse the effects of multiple … [Read more...] about EcoBOT-Automated Platform for EcoFAB Experiments 2022-042
Biotechnology
Harnessing Siderocalin Compositions for Cancer Theranostics via Targeting and Chelation 2016-170
APPLICATIONS OF TECHNOLOGY: Ablation of target tissue Oncology imaging and treatment BENEFITS: Targeted delivery of nuclides for better imaging Precise and effective treatment for certain cancers that preserves surrounding cells and tissues BACKGROUND: Targeted alpha therapy is highly promising as a cancer treatment. It has the potential to deliver a … [Read more...] about Harnessing Siderocalin Compositions for Cancer Theranostics via Targeting and Chelation 2016-170
Higher Titer Olefinic Ester Production in Recombinant Escherichia coli 2021-141
APPLICATIONS OF TECHNOLOGY: Biofuel, fragrance, or food additive production Ester production via esters of isoprenoid derived alcohols BENEFITS: High titer laboratory-scale production of isoprenyl acetate More environmentally friendly compared to previous methods Platform may be expanded to include different alcohols or modified for growth on other carbon … [Read more...] about Higher Titer Olefinic Ester Production in Recombinant Escherichia coli 2021-141
Construction and engineering of novel membrane protein transporters for bioproduction 2021-025
APPLICATIONS OF TECHNOLOGY: Optimization of sugar conversion from lignocellulosic biomass BENEFITS: Improve profitability of biorefineries that use lignocellulosic biomass as a feedstock by utilizing underused target sugar feedstocks (i.e. 5-carbon pentose sugars) to convert to bioproducts. BACKGROUND: Utilization of different carbon sources in … [Read more...] about Construction and engineering of novel membrane protein transporters for bioproduction 2021-025
Microbiome Signature for Prognosis of Breast Cancer Patients 2021-175
APPLICATIONS OF TECHNOLOGY: Novel methods for predicting the overall prognosis of breast cancer patients BENEFITS: Integration of microbial abundance prognosis score (MAPS) into the nomogram significantly improves prognosis prediction BACKGROUND: Prognosis of breast cancer patients differs considerably and there is a need for identifying a … [Read more...] about Microbiome Signature for Prognosis of Breast Cancer Patients 2021-175