The Journey to Impact: Collaborating with a Corporate Sponsor on Early Detection of Lung Cancer
A central goal for us here at BU’s Technology Development office is to equip our faculty and research community with the information you need when thinking about bringing research to market. As such, we aim to share the variety of pathways that can be taken to secure backing and support to turn ideas into reality; […]
Tackling Substandard Healthcare in Underserved Communities
Today we feature the work of Dr. Muhammad Zaman, professor of Biomedical Engineering (BME) at Boston University’s College of Engineering, and his team.
The Journey to Impact: People Over Ideas
We have an over-tendency to talk about ideas—cool ideas, and then prematurely label them innovative or disruptive. But when you think about change and impact, think about the people behind the ideas.
Call for Proposals: 2021 Pfizer CTI
We are pleased to announce a call for proposals for Pfizer’s Centers for Therapeutic Innovation (CTI) program for collaborative development of novel biotherapeutics. Deadline: June 28, 2021 Areas of Interest and Targets/Pathways of Focus: Oncology: Targeting tumor cells, immuno-oncology, and cancer neo-epitopes that could be leveraged in cancer vaccines Internal Medicine: Obesity/cachexia, heart failure, diabetic/chronic […]
The Journey to Impact: An Inventor Walks into a Bar…
Here’s one for you:
An inventor, a patent holder and a company founder walk into a bar…and the bartender says, “Who’s paying?”
Technology Development & Entrepreneurship Contacts
Entrepreneurship Melinda Shockley, Executive Director of Faculty Entrepreneurship shockley@bu.edu Shoshana Das, Director, Entrepreneurship Programs and Networking sdas@bu.edu Life Sciences Nevena Dimova, Business Development ndimova@bu.edu or 617-353-4567 Medical Technology Frances Forrester, Business Development fmf@bu.edu or 617-358-6911 Engineering & Physical Sciences Misty Farrell-Pennington, Business Development mfpenn@bu.edu or 617-358-3795 Technology Development Michael Pratt, Managing Director mpratt@bu.edu or 617-353-4569
Call for Proposals: Pfizer CTI
We are pleased to announce a call for proposals for Pfizer’s Centers for Therapeutic Innovation (CTI) program for collaborative development of novel biotherapeutics. Deadline: September 21, 2020 Areas of Interest and Targets/Pathways of Focus: Opportunities related to DNA damage response and replicative stress in the context of nuclear or spatial organization. Novel strategies targeting the […]
How BU Cut the Long Wait for Patents in Half
Have an idea to make the world a better place? BU Technology Development wants to fast-track your patent.
Ignition Awards
Calling all innovators, entrepreneurs and impact creators! Do you have an idea for a product or service that can have real-world impact? Are you developing a solution to a market-relevant problem within your area of expertise? If so, you’re likely looking for resources to navigate the entrepreneurial process and transform your innovation into a potential […]
Call for Proposals: Pfizer CTI
We are pleased to announce a call for proposals for Pfizer’s Centers for Therapeutic Innovation (CTI) program for collaborative development of novel biotherapeutics. Deadline: October 21, 2019 Areas of Interest and Targets/Pathways of Focus: Opportunities related to tissue-resident immunity with application in the fields of inflammation, fibrosis, autoimmunity and oncology Opportunities related to DNA damage […]