{"id":52267,"date":"2024-05-07T16:21:50","date_gmt":"2024-05-07T20:21:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/research\/?p=52267"},"modified":"2024-06-07T12:02:33","modified_gmt":"2024-06-07T16:02:33","slug":"the-innovators-quarterly-the-latest-innovations-and-industry-collaborations-coming-out-of-bu-plus-support-for-researchers-moving-their-work-into-the-world","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/research\/2024\/05\/07\/the-innovators-quarterly-the-latest-innovations-and-industry-collaborations-coming-out-of-bu-plus-support-for-researchers-moving-their-work-into-the-world\/","title":{"rendered":"The Innovator\u2019s Quarterly: Handheld Skin Cancer Evaluation Tool Based on BU Research Receives FDA Clearance"},"content":{"rendered":"<h4>April 2024 | News from BU Industry Engagement and Technology Development<\/h4>\n<hr \/>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/research\/files\/2024\/01\/TechDev-banner-scaled-1-636x339.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"636\" height=\"339\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-50416\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/research\/files\/2024\/01\/TechDev-banner-scaled-1-636x339.jpeg 636w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/research\/files\/2024\/01\/TechDev-banner-scaled-1.jpeg 640w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 636px) 100vw, 636px\" \/><\/p>\n<h5>In this issue&#8230;<\/h5>\n<ul>\n<li>A product from DermaSensor Inc., based on technology for skin cancer detection developed by BU spectroscopy researcher Irving Bigio, recently received <a href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/49zw8Su\">FDA clearance<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>BU engineers Ji-Xin Cheng and Selim \u00dcnl\u00fc are developing <a href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/44dHDgF\">breakthrough microscopy technologies<\/a> to help scientists visualize their samples more accurately, with two provisional patents filed and two companies interested in commercialization to date.<\/li>\n<li>Speaking of microscopes, BU engineer Lei Tian is attracting funding from foundations and industry partners to develop <a href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/3W8W9o7\">petite, lightweight microscope designs<\/a> empowered by special miniaturized lenses that enable powerful imaging despite their compact size.<\/li>\n<li>The <a href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/3xRj2SO\">Amazon Research Awards program<\/a> seeks to fund machine learning research related to information security. Applications are due by Tuesday, May 7.<\/li>\n<li>On Tuesday, May 7, the BU community is invited to the presentation of the <a href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/3QffkZH\">BU Innovator of the Year Award<\/a> to Dr. Thomas Bifano, professor of mechanical engineering and director of the BU Photonics Center.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/articles\/2024\/fda-clears-device-with-bu-technology-that-makes-skin-cancer-detection-easier\/\">Handheld Skin Cancer Evaluation Tool Based on BU Research Receives FDA Clearance<\/a><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/research\/files\/2024\/01\/Dermasensor_Device-636x358.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"636\" height=\"358\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-50716\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: right;\">Photo courtesy of DermaSensor<\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/3W8W9o7\">BU Inventor Lei Tian Combines Cutting-Edge Microscopes with Deep Learning Algorithms<\/a><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/research\/files\/2024\/01\/4L3A8150-SharpenAI-Focus-scaled-1-636x424.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"636\" height=\"424\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-50418\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/research\/files\/2024\/01\/4L3A8150-SharpenAI-Focus-scaled-1-636x424.jpeg 636w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/research\/files\/2024\/01\/4L3A8150-SharpenAI-Focus-scaled-1.jpeg 640w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 636px) 100vw, 636px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: right;\">Photo by Kelly Pena<\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/44dHDgF\">BU Engineers Make Significant Advancements in the Field of Vibrational Imaging<\/a><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/research\/files\/2024\/01\/Microscope-636x420.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"636\" height=\"420\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-50419\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/research\/files\/2024\/01\/Microscope-636x420.png 636w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/research\/files\/2024\/01\/Microscope.png 640w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 636px) 100vw, 636px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: right;\">Photo by Logan Moreno Gutierrez on Unsplash<\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/articles\/2023\/bu-technology-development-2023-ignition-awards\/\">Boston University Ignition Awards Accelerate Promising, Commercially Viable Research<\/a><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/research\/files\/2023\/09\/Ignition-Awards-2023-feat-1-636x424.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"636\" height=\"424\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-48671\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/research\/files\/2023\/09\/Ignition-Awards-2023-feat-1-636x424.jpeg 636w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/research\/files\/2023\/09\/Ignition-Awards-2023-feat-1.jpeg 640w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 636px) 100vw, 636px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: right;\">Photo by Adele Bertschy<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>Funding Opportunity<\/h2>\n<h3>AI for Information Security Call for Proposals<\/h3>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/3xRj2SO\">Amazon Research Awards program<\/a> seeks to fund machine learning research related to information security on the following topics:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Threat, intrusion, and anomaly detection for cloud security<\/li>\n<li>Generative AI and foundation models for information security<\/li>\n<li>Graph modeling and anomaly detection on graphs<\/li>\n<li>Learning with limited\/noisy labels and weakly supervised learning<\/li>\n<li>ML for malware analysis and detection<\/li>\n<li>Finding security vulnerabilities using ML<\/li>\n<li>Causal inference for information security<\/li>\n<li>Zero\/one-shot learning for information security<\/li>\n<li>Reinforcement learning for information security<\/li>\n<li>Protecting and preserving data privacy in the cloud<\/li>\n<li>Securing generative AI and foundation models<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/3xRj2SO\" class=\"button button-base\">Apply by May 7<\/a>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>Mark Your Calendar<\/h2>\n<h3>On Tuesday, May 7, join us for talks from BU innovators and presentation of the 2023 Innovator of the Year Award<\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_52002\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-52002\" style=\"width: 646px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/research\/files\/2024\/04\/16-10434-ENGCOVER2-028-1-636x347.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"636\" height=\"347\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-52002\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/research\/files\/2024\/04\/16-10434-ENGCOVER2-028-1-636x347.jpg 636w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/research\/files\/2024\/04\/16-10434-ENGCOVER2-028-1.jpg 640w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 636px) 100vw, 636px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-52002\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">In a series of short lectures, BU faculty and alumni will share their diverse paths from invention to market to impact. Each innovator will offer insights on the challenges and opportunities that defined their journeys, including information about the institutional supports, advocates, mentors, and resources that helped them along the way. The event also includes the presentation of the BU Innovator of the Year Award to Dr. Thomas Bifano, professor of mechanical engineering and director of the BU Photonics Center.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>Take Action<\/h2>\n<h3>Expert advice, programs, and resources to support research collaboration and commercialization at BU<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/research\/files\/2024\/01\/Screen-Shot-2024-01-10-at-10.22.25-PM-636x433.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"636\" height=\"433\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-50417\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/research\/files\/2024\/01\/Screen-Shot-2024-01-10-at-10.22.25-PM-636x433.png 636w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/research\/files\/2024\/01\/Screen-Shot-2024-01-10-at-10.22.25-PM.png 640w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 636px) 100vw, 636px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>Patents, Licensing, and Starting a Company<\/h3>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/44gfDZL\">BU Technology Development website<\/a> is your portal for one-on-one support, resources, and mentorship to help launch your commercialization efforts, from guidance on pitching your idea to investors to applying for a Small Business Innovation Research grant.<\/p>\n<h3>Support for Engaging with Industry<\/h3>\n<p>Industry Engagement offers <a href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/3W93Har\">individualized consultation and assistance<\/a> to BU researchers interested in partnering with industry to advance their research and deepen their impact, as well as dynamic, curated lists of <a href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/44gVqTC\">external industry funding opportunities<\/a>, powered by Pivot-RP.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>Meet the Team<\/h2>\n<h3>We can help advance your goals. Get to know a few of our experts below or <a href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/2PvmkTw\">contact us<\/a> to get started.<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/research\/files\/2024\/01\/1-636x199.jpg\" alt=\"Nevena Dimova\" width=\"636\" height=\"199\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-50898\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/research\/files\/2024\/01\/1-636x199.jpg 636w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/research\/files\/2024\/01\/1.jpg 640w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 636px) 100vw, 636px\" \/><\/p>\n<h4>TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT<\/h4>\n<h5><a href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/3vVOHlG\">Nevena Dimova, Director, Life Sciences Business Development<\/a><\/h5>\n<p><strong>What I do:<\/strong> I help faculty identify what aspects of their ideas are patentable so they can advance their research to market.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Ask me about:<\/strong> Baking, my European origins, and help with patents and licensing.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/research\/files\/2024\/01\/2-636x199.jpg\" alt=\"Mark Simes\" width=\"636\" height=\"199\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-50899\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/research\/files\/2024\/01\/2-636x199.jpg 636w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/research\/files\/2024\/01\/2.jpg 640w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 636px) 100vw, 636px\" \/><\/p>\n<h4>INDUSTRY ENGAGEMENT<\/h4>\n<h5><a href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/3WeRJMC\">Mark Simes, Director, Life Sciences<\/a><\/h5>\n<p><strong>What I do:<\/strong> I work closely with researchers in the life sciences, across all campuses, to help identify and develop collaborative relationships with industry partners in their mutual areas of interest.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Ask me about:<\/strong> Skiing, the Boston dining scene, and opportunities for collaborating with industry in the life sciences.<\/p>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/research\/offices-contacts\/directory\/?num=1&office=industry-engagement%2Ctd\" class=\"button button-base\">View full staff directory<\/a>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>April 2024 | News from BU Industry Engagement and Technology Development In this issue&#8230; A product from DermaSensor Inc., based on technology for skin cancer detection developed by BU spectroscopy researcher Irving Bigio, recently received FDA clearance. 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