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3-D printed microbots are the new drug dealers

Here’s another tech to file in the “boundless possibility of 3D printing” category: Two Swiss engineering professors are developing microscopic robots that will work inside the body to transport cargo – namely, drugs. Work done at ETH Zurich by Bradley Nelson, a professor of robotics and intelligent systems, and Christofer Hierold, a professor of micro […]

In tech transfer, an idea isn’t always a product, and an inventor isn’t always an entrepreneur

Academic researchers, by nature, pursue scientifically interesting discoveries that could have a long-term impact. Meanwhile, investors and companies are interested in technologies that fill a very clear and immediate need in a market. That difference in perspective is one thing that makes translating discoveries at academic institutions into viable products so challenging, as I learned […]

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Health IT

Cleveland Clinic Innovations’ new director foresees more health IT startups, a focus on inventor satisfaction

Gary Fingerhut took over the commercialization arm of the Cleveland Clinic in April when former executive director Chris Coburn stepped down to take a similar position at Partners HealthCare in Boston. And apparently Fingerhut’s done a good job, as Cleveland Clinic Innovations said today that the “acting” piece of his title will be scratched, making […]

Devices & Diagnostics

Mayo Clinic joins Arizona Furnace, a tech transfer-accelerator hybrid

Arizona State University announced    Mayo Clinic  will join the Arizona Furnace  and will  amp up access to healthcare technology in the state’s unique startup accelerator. The accelerator supports startups in the physical and life sciences. “The AZ Furnace Program represents an opportunity to fuel innovation alongside our strategic partner, Arizona State University, as well as […]

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