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Nanotech at UCLA
Molecular Computing, Medicine and IT
Much is brewin' at UCLA on the nanotech front with research collaborations and opportunities in molecular computing, medicine, and information technologies. Leading this effort at UCLA is the newly formed, California NanoSystems Institute (CNSI)—a $350 million dollar research partnership between UCLA, UCSB, several companies, and the State of California.
Below are number of links to help introduce you to nanotech research and expertise at UCLA:
Molecular Switches - Smalltimes 10/26/01
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James Heath — Science Magazine Feature
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Dr. Martha Krebs, Co-Director, CNSI, Profile more
CNSI Research Overview more
California NanoSystems Institute Home page
Stoddart Research Group more
Nanoelectronics Research Facility more
Nanotubes more
Case
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UCLA Start-Up Acquired
Technology transfer from the lab to industry typically happens via a licensing agreement between the university and an established company. In some cases, however, faculty are entrepreneurial, and creating a start-up around an invention makes more sense. Such is the case with Pro-Duct Health, Inc.
Pro-Duct Health is a start-up centered around Dr. Susan Love's research in early breast cancer diagnostics/therapeutics. Approximately 3 years ago, a team was formed to start a Newco around Dr. Love's research developments. Newco licensed the technology, raised funding, and established itself as a successful small start-up, Pro-Duct Health, developing ductal lavage devices for the medical marketplace.
On October 18, 2001 it was announced that CYTYC Corp. acquired Pro-Duct Health for $167 million in cash and stock.
About Pro-Duct Health, Inc. more
Profile: Dr. Susan Love more
Press Release: Cytyc Corp. to Acquire Pro-Duct Health...more
Funding Opportunities
Research Grants Support Collaborations
The University of California awards millions of dollars in matching grants each year to fund industry-university research collaborative efforts. The projects supported are generally in the areas of biotechnology, medical informatics, semiconductor design/fabrication, and digital media.
A new website, http://uc-industry.berkeley.edu/, is now online detailing each sector grant program, its purpose and application process. A quick overview of the programs is located here.
Locating UCLA Research Interests
At UCLA, locating faculty research interests and expertise can be done via the web at, http://www.research.ucla.edu/faculty, and http://www.research.ulca.edu/labs.
Funded Projects
Some examples of funded industry-university collaboration projects are located at the following links: biotechnology; semiconductors; informatics; and digital media.
Industry Mixer Events @ UCLA
Wireless Internet 2001
—Nov. 8-9
A first at UCLA, the Wireless Internet 2001 http://www.wireless.ucla.edu event brings together leading representatives from industry and academia to assess the mobile information market, address the market's barriers, and see what the competition looks like globally.
Principle topics to be discussed at the event include: Broadband Wireless, Voice Integration on Data Networks, Location Based Services, Multimedia Applications, Telematics, Security, and more.
Electrical Engineering's Research Review
The EE Department's Annual Research Review is a forum in which graduate students present their latest research results, answer questions, and attending guests gain advanced access to new and ground-breaking research.
This year's Annual Review was held on Oct. 15-16. The Program's webpage is still available HERE, and is an excellent source of information providing project descriptions, and EE faculty profiles.
Surgical Treatment in the 21st Century
—Nov. 10
Several of UCLA's world-renowned surgeons are giving a free public lecture on surgical treatments in the 21st century. Topics include: "Minimally Invasive Breast Cancer Surgery;" Prospects for Tissue Regeneration Using Stem Cells;" Applications of Digital Neurosurgery;" "New Technologies in Cardiac Surgery;" and "What's New in Pediatric Surgery."
For event information, please call: 310-794-1958.
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