Luciano Prevedello: Automated Intracranial Metastasis Detection Algorithm
For cancer patients, early detection of Brain Metastasis (cancer that has spread to the brain) on Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) is critical. Luciano Prevedello's team has created a proprietary Artificial Intelligence (AI) algorithm that increases radiologist diagnostic effectiveness and efficiency in detecting Brain metastasis early when treatment options are more effective, less invasive, and less expensive. This AI-assisted process has the potential not only to improve patient outcomes but to save millions of dollars in healthcare costs every year.
Scott Schricker: Development of Non-Foaming High Strength, Single Component Methacrylate Adhesive
For anyone who has experienced the frustration of trying to glue something together, chemists Scott Schricker and Jon Parquette are creating the next generation adhesive. Using a microencapsulation technology in combination with methacrylate adhesives, their patented technology allows for adhesives that are simple, safe, and strong and could revolutionize the $73 billion adhesive industry.
Ted Allen: Data-Driven Inspection, Alerts, Maintenance, Observable Network Decision
For companies concerned about ransomware and getting hacked and B2B consultants supporting them, Dr. Allen’s lab has been developing a novel artificial intelligence system which can identify the tiny fraction of vulnerabilities that are supercritical in a timely manner, fill in the blanks in scan records, and prioritize which actions need to be done immediately. Of the 10 worst hacks, they suspect this tool could likely have helped to avoid half of them.
Carlos Castro: Rapid COVID-19 Diagnostic Testing using DNA origami Nanostructures
Dr. Castro centers on the question: If you are feeling sick, wouldn't you like to know as soon as possible if you have COVID? And if it is not COVID, wouldn't you like to know what it is so you could seek appropriate treatment? His lab is developing a biosensor technology that can detect COVID and other viruses with accuracy similar to the gold-standard PCR, but with results provided in ~10 minutes instead of hours to days.
Ray Benza: The development of a biatrial catheter for a cardiopulmonary support system in pulmonary arterial hypertension
For patients with severe life-threatening heart and lung disease like pulmonary arterial hypertension, Dr. Benza’s lab has been developing a novel catheter and portable system for ECMO (extracorporeal membrane oxygenation) which dramatically improve patient outcomes and quality of life and significantly reduce hospital cost. It also greatly expands the use of ECMO procedures globally.