Virginia Tech Intellectual Properties

Archived News

2010 News

	03-08-2010	Research on polysaccharides could result in better drug delivery [Contact Greg Hess - ghess@vtip.org]
	02-22-2010	Grant funds Virginia Tech research for genetic therapy [Contact Greg Hess - ghess@vtip.org]
	01-25-2010	Theralase Technologies uses Virginia Tech research to successfully destroy breast cancer cells [Contact Jackie Reed - jreed@vtip.org]
	01-06-2010	VTIP announced at the Pacific Symposium on Biocomputing that it has licensed the source code of GenoCAD to the International Society for Computational Biology (ISCB) [Contact John Geikler - jgeikler@vtip.org]

2009 News

	12-14-2009	Industrial design student's award-winning toy receives design patent [Contact Jackie Reed - jreed@vtip.org]
	11-30-2009	Spotlight on Innovation - Researchers invent world's smallest antenna. The efficient, compact ultra-wideband antenna could be used for home, automotive, medical, and military applications. [Contact Mike Miller - mmiller@vtip.org]
	11-24-2009	Control of blood clotting by platelets described; provides medical promise [Contact Jackie Reed - jreed@vtip.org]
	11-16-2009	VTIP named Education FrontLeader by Valley Business Front in their November 2009 issue
	11-11-2009	Scholar of the Week - The Office of the Vice President for Research recognizes Mitzi Vernon, professor in the School of Architecture and Design, for her gender-equity research and the design of non-traditional books and exhibits for teaching science and math to middle schoolers [See Mitzi's work in VTIP 06.049, 01.118, 00.146 under AvailableTechnologies]
	10-26-2009	Spotlight on Achievement - Expanding the world of polymers. Today's tires and tomorrow's fuel-cell-powered engines depend upon basic polymer science that allows multi-component materials to exhibit the most desired attributes of each ingredient, needs that have been advanced by James McGrath's research. [Contact Mike Miller - mmiller@vtip.org]
	05-28-2009	Crop Genetics Group uses plant breeding and genomics to improve food security and reduce prices [Contact Greg Hess - ghess@vtip.org]
	05-28-2009	Glass-based seal for solid oxide fuel cells could help bring this efficient energy technology to market [Contact Mike Miller - mmiller@vtip.org]
	04-28-2009	Food Science Team invents easy-to-use meat seasoning [Contact Jackie Reed - jreed@vtip.org]
	04-24-2009	Virginia Innovation Partnership (VIP): Accelerating Virginia’s Innovation CALL FOR PROPOSALS Application Deadline: May 18, 2009 [Contact Mark Coburn - mcoburn@vtip.org]
	03-10-2009	Light turning the corner: Holey fiber solves last-mile issues [Contact Mike Miller - mmiller@vtip.org]
	03-02-2009	Virginia Tech wheat program bolsters yield [Contact Greg Hess - ghess@vtip.org]
	02-09-2009	New coal dewatering technology turns sludge to powder [Contact Greg Hess - ghess@vtip.org]
	02-09-2009	AstraZeneca licenses novel antidepressant compounds discovered by Mayo Clinic, Virginia Tech collaboration [Contact Mark Coburn - mark.coburn@vtip.org
	02-03-2009	Virginia Tech engineers investigate energy independent monitoring system for bridges [Contact John Geikler - jgeikler@vtip.org]
	01-07-2009	Chemist's goodwill extends beyond pharmaceutical research [Contact Jackie Reed - jreed@vtip.org]
	01-06-2009	"Finding homes for technologies" and "Nutraceuticals: Improving health" are two stories featuring VTIP and a VTIP-licensed startup company, Biotherapeutics, in the January 2009 issue of Valley Business Front [See pages 28-29]

2008 News

	12-18-2008	Team wins international competition with robots designed to save lives of construction workers [Contact Mike Miller - mmiller@vtip.org]
	12-08-2008	Corporate Research Center launches Phase II after 20 years of economic growth
	12-05-2008	Two venture firms invest in university faculty member green information technology invention [Contact John Talerico - jtalerico@vtip.org]
	11-26-2008	Science forum brings business people, university researchers together [Contact Jackie Reed - jreed@vtip.org]
	11-17-2008	Patent issued for a novel anti-malaria target [Contact Jackie Reed - jreed@vtip.org]
	11-12-2008	Invention controls weavers of nanoscale biomaterials [Contact Jackie Reed - jreed@vtip.org]
	11-11-2008	L-Beam Energy Harvester doubles electrical output [Contact John Geikler - jgeikler@vtip.org]
	11-03-2008	TranSecurity, LLC develops new system, DriveVision Pro, designed to reduce the likelihood of accidents involving the more than two million large commercial trucks currently traveling on American highways. [Contact Mike Miller - mmiller@vtip.org]
	10-24-2008	University inventions to be featured at Mid-Atlantic Innovation Showcase [Contact Jackie Reed - jreed@vtip.org]
	10-15-2008	University launches nutritional intervention business [Contact Jackie Reed - jreed@vtip.org]
	10-15-2008	Green invention wins IP-to-market competition [Contact John Geikler - jgeikler@vtip.org]
	10-08-2008	Winners Announced in First Annual IP2M Competition Dr. Wu Feng’s team from Virginia Tech took first place for his commercial opportunity titled Eco-Daemon: Power-Aware Systems Software. [Contact John Geikler - jgeikler@vtip.org]
	09-25-2008	Key protein molecule linked to diverse human chronic inflammatory diseases [Contact Jackie Reed - jreed@vtip.org]
	09-23-2008	Researchers invent world's smallest antenna for ultra-wideband communications [Contact John Talerico - jtalerico@vtip.org]
	09-11-2008	Wireless technologies used today are based on decades of work at Virginia Tech [Contact John Talerico - jtalerico@vtip.org]
	09-09-2008	Innate immune system targets asthma-linked fungus for destruction [Contact Jackie Reed - jreed@vtip.org]
	08-22-2008	Researcher converts biodiesel byproduct into omega-3 fatty acids [Contact Greg Hess - ghess@vtip.org]
	08-21-2008	Revealed: the 'double-barreled gene gun' [Contact Jackie Reed - jreed@vtip.org]
	08-18-2008	Biomedical foundation supports technology aimed at destroying cancer cells [Contact Jackie Reed - jreed@vtip.org]
	07-23-2008	Invention by Virginia Tech students will delight the taste buds
	07-14-2008	Student team debuts decadent, convenient banana dessert at New Orleans food expo [Contact: Jackie Reed , jreed@vtip.org]
	06-24-2008	Biofuel processes to be developed by French biotechnology company, Biomethodes [Contact John Talerico - jtalerico@vtip.org]
	06-09-2008	VTIP files patent for slowing plant decay and decomposition of wood products [Contact Greg Hess - ghess@vtip.org]
	06-02-2008	Students determine rescuers' needs, invent HydroSpine to safely conduct boat rescues
	04-28-2008	Inexpensive roof vent could prevent billions of dollars in wind damage
	03-26-2008	Smart brake light system would provide more information to drivers
	03-13-2008	Tech professor searches for hepatitis vaccine \| X.J. Meng has received several accolades recently, including nearly $3 million in grants
	02-25-2008	Until now, Santa's workshop was a big secret. It's been hiding behind a sign marked Virginia Tech Intellectual Properties in Blacksburg
	02-06-2008	Submit invention disclosures directly to Virginia Tech Intellectual Properties Inc.
	02-05-2008	NCTC January 2008 Technology & Toast Presentation available for download
	02-04-2008	Project helps kids see reality in scientific concepts (Look under Available Technologies for 06.049 Museum Exhibit Components.)
	01-24-2008	Virginia Bioinformatics Institute researcher investigates impact of nutrition on human health
	01-17-2008	Virginia Tech student makes a case for computing on the move (Look under Available Technologies for 06.002 Computer Backpack.)
	01-15-2008	John Geikler and Michael Miller, both Hokies and experienced with large and small companies, have joined Virginia Tech Intellectual Properties as licensing associates
	01-10-2008	GTC Biotherapeutics, Inc. announced today that LFB Biotechnologies has agreed to include the recombinant human coagulation factor IX program with VTIP licensee ProGenetics, LLC in the existing collaboration between GTC and LFB

2007 News

	05-25-2007	A new way to make hydrogen from corn or potatoes could make fuel-cell vehicles more practical (see VTIP 06.035 under available technologies)
	05-24-2007	A new, green way to make hydrogen (see VTIP 06.035 under available technologies)
	05-23-2007	VTIP Licensee Evergrid Secures $10 Million
	05-23-2007	Novel sugar-to-hydrogen technology promises transportation fuel independence (see VTIP 06.035 under available technologies)
	05-21-2007	Virginia Tech Intellectual Properties Inc. hires licensing associates to help entrepreneurs find ideas for tomorrow's products