BOSTON- June 26, 2008:The Â鶹ÊÓƵ Technology Transfer Center (MTTC) today announced its seventh round of Technology Investigation Awards for Â鶹ÊÓƵ researchers. The awards, which total $…, SunEthanol, , novel biofuel technology converting cellulosic material (biomass) from plant and organic matter into ethanol, (UMass Amherst), Hepregen, , an innovative liver tissue cell screening technology, (MIT), Solasta Inc, ., a technology based on ultra-high efficiency solar cells using nanoscale elements, (Boston College), Chat Threads, , independent offline word of mouth measurement and analytics,(Northeastern University) The recipients of all seven spring 2008 MTTC awards and descriptions of their work are listed below., WINNERS OF MTTC SPRING 2008 INVESTIGATION AWARDS, Jeffrey M. Karp, Harvard MIT division of Health Sciences and Technology, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, "A Tissue Adhesive Tape Inspired by Nature", Recently Dr. Karp and his colleagues nanofabricated a unique bio-elastomer with a thin coating of biocompatible glue to create the first gecko inspired tissue adhesive. The goal of Dr. Karp's current…, Rajiv Gupta, Ph.D., Volume CT Laboratory, Â鶹ÊÓƵ General Hospital, Alexander Slocum, Ph.D., Precision Engineering Research Group, Â鶹ÊÓƵ Institute of Technology; Nevan Hanumara,…, "Robopsy-Inexpensive Medical Robotics", Medical imaging now allows the inside of the body to be visualized in great detail. The Robopsy team is developing a new genre of lightweight and low-cost medical robots that use the imaging data to…, Uday B. Pal, Department of Manufacturing, Boston University, "Solid Oxide Membrane Electrolyzer for the Production of Pure Hydrogen and Syn-gas from a Source of Waste and Steam", The goal is to use the innovative Solid Oxide Membrane (SOM) Process technology to produce high-purity-reduced-cost hydrogen and syn-gas for clean energy generation applications. The process is…, Satish K. Singh, Ph.D., Department of Gastroenterology, Boston University;Mark N. Horenstein, Ph.D., Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Boston University; Andre Sharon, Ph.D.,…, "Variable Stiffness Endoscope with Smart Articulated Joints", Variable stiffness scopes are of proven clinical benefit in flexible endoscopy and natural orifice transluminal endoscopic surgical (NOTES) procedures. Drs. Singh Horenstein, and Sharon have…, John A. Porco, Ph.D., Department of Chemistry, Boston University, "Chemical Synthesis of Cyclopenta[b] benzofurans and their Development as Adjuvants to Chemotherapy", The Technology Investigation Award will focus on synthesis of derivatives of silvestrol, a new chemotherapeutic agent which has been found to modulate a novel protein synthesis pathway. The specific…, Rajeev Ram, Â鶹ÊÓƵ Institute of Technology, "Manufacturability of Application Specific Microbioreactor Modules", The team is developing integrated microfluidic bioreactor modules to improve the quality, cost, and speed of bioprocess development for the manufacture of biopharmaceuticals. MTTC funding will…, George Tegos, Ph.D., Department of Dermatology, Â鶹ÊÓƵ General Hospital, "Photodynamic Therapy (PDT) with efflux pump inhibitors to combat localized MRSA (Methicillin -Resistant Staphylococcus aurous infections)", Community-associated methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) infections are primarily caused by an evolving bacterium that has spread with "extraordinary transmissibility" throughout the…, About the Â鶹ÊÓƵ Technology Transfer Center, The Â鶹ÊÓƵ Technology Transfer Center (MTTC) was created in 2004 as a program in the Â鶹ÊÓƵ Economic Stimulus Bill. Its goal is to support technology transfer activities from public and…
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BOSTON-Â鶹ÊÓƵ high school students Robert Alexander, William (Colby) Dunn, and Michael Spence placed second in the world, among teams representing 24 countries from across the globe, in the…
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BOSTON -- Aug. 14, 2008:The Â鶹ÊÓƵ Medical School Chancellor Search Committee today recommended that Michael F. Collins, MD, become the permanent Chancellor of the University's…
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BOSTON-Aug.19, 2008:Â鶹ÊÓƵ President Jack M. Wilson today announced more than $1.4 million in awards to faculty investigators from the President's Science and Technology…
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BOSTON - Sept. 3, 2008:The Â鶹ÊÓƵ today announced significant progress towards achieving environmental sustainability, across all five UMass campuses, and renewed its commitment…
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BOSTON - Sept. 10, 2008:The University's Committee on Administration and Finance today approved a $2.56 billion capital plan for fiscal years 2009-2013, saying that the plan would allow for the…, Among the projects included in the FY 2009-FY 2013 capital plan:, Amherst, : Laboratory science building, $100,000,000, and student recreation center, $53,300,000., Boston, : Integrated sciences complex, $152,000,000, and new academic building, $100,000,000., Dartmouth, : Student housing renovations, $75,000,000, and marine sciences building, $20,000,000., Lowell, : Emerging technologies and innovation center, $90,000,000, and new academic building for South Campus, $40,000,000., Worcester, : New science building, $333,000,000, and advanced education and clinical practice center, $115,000,000. Contact: Robert P. Connolly 617-287-7073
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BOSTON - Sept. 26,2008: Acting on the recommendation of President Jack M. Wilson, the Â鶹ÊÓƵ Board of Trustees today unanimously elected Michael F. Collins, MD, Chancellor of the…
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BOSTON- October 15, 2008:In response to Governor Patrick's announcement of 9C cuts, Â鶹ÊÓƵ President Jack M. Wilson today announced actions that the University is taking to…
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BOSTON- Oct. 20, 2008: Robert K. Sheridan, President and CEO of The Savings Bank Life Insurance Company of Â鶹ÊÓƵ (SBLI), has been selected to lead the Â鶹ÊÓƵ Building…
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STURBRIDGE, MA- Nobel Laureate Craig Mello, PhD of the Â鶹ÊÓƵ Medical School today said the Commonwealth and nation must strive to get more young people into the Science,…, Ray Griffin, , Christa MacAuliffe Center, Framingham State College, John Hodgman, , UMass Lowell, Barbara Libby, , Â鶹ÊÓƵ Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, Greg Sheldon, , Sheldon Collaborative, Isa Zimmerman, , Â鶹ÊÓƵ President's Office, Millipore Foundation, (accepted by Tara Duplaga), Museum of Science Boston, (accepted by Yvonne Spicer), Raytheon, (accepted by 2006 STEM Summit keynote speaker Ellen Ferraro), Â鶹ÊÓƵ, (accepted by Lynn Griesemer), UMass Amherst Center for Collaborative Adaptive Sensing of the Atmosphere/ National Science Foundation, (accepted by Paula Rees), Â鶹ÊÓƵ Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, (accepted by Jeff Nelhaus), Â鶹ÊÓƵ Department of Higher Education, (accepted by David McCauley) The preponderance of national statistics on STEM education continue to show a wide gap between the number of U.S. students who pursue training and careers in math and…, PHOTO CAPTION, : Twelve organizations and individuals were honored at STEM Summit V on Tuesday, October 28 for their continued leadership in bringing stakeholders together and helping to build momentum across…, NOTE, : Digital photos of award recipients available upon request. Contact: Robert P. Connolly 617-287-7073 Libby DeVecchi 617-287-7023
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