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Functional Biomarkers of Platinum Chemotherapy and PARP Inhibitor ResponseVerma, Priyanka ; Zhao, Peinan ; Lomonosova, Elena ; Mullen, Mary
T-020659
— T-020659 — Functional Biomarkers of Platinum Chemotherapy and PARP Inhibitor Response Technology Description Most patients diagnosed with high-grade serous ovarian cancer (HGSOC) undergo first-line platinum therapy and PARP inhibitor maintenance therapy. However, the degree to which HGSOC p…
Zbtb46, a novel target for cancer therapyKrchma, Karen ; Kabir, Ashraf Ul ; Choi, Kyunghee
T-020458
— T-020458 — Zbtb46, a novel target for cancer therapy Technology Description Solid neoplasms are difficult to treat using immune checkpoint inhibitors in part because of the immunosuppressive nature of the tumor microenvironment. Researchers at Washington University School of Medicine, led b…
Development of CD163 targeting agent for imaging and therapyZhang, Xiuli ; Heo, Gyu Seong ; Liu, Yongjian
T-020196
— T-020196 CD163 Targeting Agent for Imaging and Therapy Technology Description Researchers in Yongjian Liu’s laboratory at Washington University have synthesized a new peptide-based CD163 radiotracer. CD163 is a well-known biomarker specific to macrophages implicated in multiple diseases, but…
Tissue-penetrating PET radiotracer for non-invasive detection of ROS and inflammationSivapackiam, Jothilingam ; Sharma, Vijay
T-019479
— T-019479 Tissue-penetrating PET radiotracer for non-invasive detection of ROS and inflammation. Technology Description 18F-fluorodeoxyglucose (18F-FDG) has long been used for the diagnosis of neoplasms, and recently Alzheimer’s disease. However, 18F-FDG signals are often not correlated with…
PET Radiotracers Capable of Crossing the Blood Brain Barrier and Detecting Reactive Oxygen SpeciesSatham, Lakshminarayana ; Sivapackiam, Jothilingam ; Sharma, Vijay
T-020300
— T-020300 PET Radiotracers Capable of Crossing the Blood Brain Barrier and Detecting Reactive Oxygen Species Technology Description Reactive Oxygen Species (ROS) is known to contribute to the pathogenesis of neuropathological conditions such as Alzheimer’s disease and cancer. However, there …
Multi-energy window approaches for quantitative SPECTThorek, Daniel ; Li, Zekun ; Jha, Abhinav Kumar
T-019824
— T-019824 Multi-energy window approaches for quantitative SPECT Technology Description Researchers from the laboratory of Abhinav Jha at Washington University have devised a method to reliably obtain and significantly improve quantification of alpha-particle based SPECT tracer uptake, particularly …
A long non-coding RNA in early and late-stage breast cancer as a prognostic marker, diagnostic marker, and therapeutic target.Maher, Christopher ; Eteleeb, Abdallah ; Silva-Fisher, Jessica
T-020366
— Technology Description Researchers in Dr. Jessica Silva-Fisher’s laboratory have developed antisense oligonucleotide targeting a long non-coding RNA (lncRNA), LINC00355, as a treatment for late-stage relapse (LSR) breast cancer. LINC00355 is highly expressed in LSR breast cancer patients and…
Comprehensive Test Suite for Radiotherapy Machines Fully Automates Acceptance, Commissioning, and Daily Quality Assurance for Increased ProfitabilityRaman, Caleb ; Reynoso, Francisco ; Sun, Baozhou ; Wu, Yu ; Knutson, Nels ; Mahon, Rebecca "Nicky" ; Hao, Yao ; Schmidt, Matthew
T-019746
— Quality assurance is critical in the setup and operation of linear accelerators (LINACs) and requires significant time and expense Before they can be put into use, new LINAC radiotherapy machines and their integrated treatment planning systems (TPSs) must go through a labor-intensive acceptance and…
Uropathogen VaccinesFeldman, Mario ; Pinkner, Jerome ; Tamadonfar, Kevin ; Timm, Morgan ; Ellebedy, Ali ; Dodson, Karen ; Hultgren, Scott
T-020120
— Technology Description Researchers in Scott Hultgren’s laboratory at Washington University have created two prospective vaccine treatments designed to prevent the colonization of prominent uropathogens. These vaccines have potential for treating urinary tract infections (UTIs) with specific m…
Super-Resolution Dental Tetrahedron Beam Computed Tomography (TBCT) System Improves Image Quality Without Sacrificing Speed for Expanded Clinical ApplicationsZhou, Shuang ; Tan, Yuewen ; Chen, Qinghao ; Zhang, Tiezhi
T-019620
— Current cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) systems lack concurrent high-resolution imaging and speed With current digital CBCT imaging technology, x-ray tube power limitations mean high-resolution images can only be achieved by reducing imaging speeds. In dental applications, CBCT suffers from im…
MRI neural network segmentation in atherosclerosisZheng, Jie ; Li, Ran ; Jha, Abhinav Kumar ; Woodard, Pamela
T-020254
— Technology Description Researchers at Washington University in St. Louis have developed a two-stage neural network model, with CNN and BNN architecture, to segment carotid atherosclerotic plaque components based on multi-weighted MR images and measure the uncertainty of the segmentation output. Th…
Optimized Non-Coplanar Radiation Delivery for Simpler, Faster, and Safer TreatmentsMutic, Sasa ; Zhang, Tiezhi
T-016307
— Existing LINACs inefficiently deliver non-coplanar beams The goal of radiation treatment is to precisely deliver a prescribed radiation dose to the targeted tissue, while avoiding dosing the surrounding normal tissues and organs. These treatments require radiation beams to be delivered from multipl…
Treatments for multi-drug or broad addiction liabilityHatoum, Alexander
T-020521
— Technology Description Researchers at Washington University in St. Louis, led by Dr. Alexander Hatoum, have developed a computational model for improving the diagnosis and treatment of drug addiction. Using genome-wide association study (GWAS) of over 1 million subjects, Dr. Hatoum’s group d…
Dynamic seal valve to prevent aerosol infectionHartquist, Chase ; Lowe, Halle ; Cashin, John ; Zayed, Mohamed
T-019628
— Technology Description Researchers in Mohamed Zayed’s lab at Washington University have developed a dynamic seal valve that creates a seal around devices with varying cross sections. This valve could be deployed in masks to protect health care workers from aerosol infection while using airwa…
Passive and Compact Liquid Metal Heat SwitchWeisensee, Patricia
T-019180
— Technology Description Researchers in Patricia Weisensee’s lab at Washington University have developed a compact liquid metal heat switch with a passive mechanism to control the thermal management system of spacecraft. Unlike other switch mechanisms, the liquid metal version produces high co…
Trackable pedicle screwsMolina, Camilo ; Moran, Daniel ; Repka, Alicia ; Sandler, Jacob ; Genin, Guy ; Hacker, Carl ; Lowe, Halle ; Brunner, Peter ; Leuthardt, Eric
T-019941
— Technology Description Researchers at Washington University in St. Louis have developed a system that uses lenticular arrays to better track pedicle screw placement during spinal fusion surgery. By enabling an accurate assessment of the screws’ locations, this system allows for computer-auto…
Antisense oligo to enhance neuronal survival in Huntington’s DiseaseOh, Youngmi ; Yoo, Andrew
T-020121
— Technology Description Researchers in Andrew Yoo’s laboratory at Washington University have developed an antisense oligonucleotide targeting a miRNA (miR-29b-3p) as a treatment for Huntington’s disease (HD). Inhibiting miR-29b-3p promotes neuronal survival by rescuing neurons from deg…
Vascular graft to promote stem cell therapy for diabetes and other diseasesMillman, Jeffrey ; Zayed, Mohamed
T-016290
— Technology Description An interdisciplinary team at Washington University in St. Louis has developed a multi-layered arteriovenous graft device that enhances the survival and function of stem cell transplants to treat Type 1 diabetes or other diseases. Artificial organs derived from stem cells cou…
Arteriovenous graft designed to prevent thrombosis and graft failureWilliams, Dillon ; Genin, Guy ; Zayed, Mohamed
T-018994
— Technology Description Prof. Mohamed Zayed and colleagues have developed an arteriovenous graft cuff with features designed to normalize the blood shear rate and decrease risk of thrombosis at the venous end anastomosis. This device could reduce the failure rate of these grafts, thereby improving …
Versatile airway management system to reduce exposure to aerosolized SARS-CoV-2 and other pathogensLee, Jin Vivian ; Iqbal, Zahid ; Zayed, Mohamed
T-019443
— Technology Description Researchers in Dr. Mohamed Zayed’s laboratory have developed a versatile, sealable valve system for airway management devices that can protect healthcare workers by reducing their risk of exposure to aerosolized SARS-CoV-2 and other pathogens during risky pulmonary pro…
