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Gene therapy and small molecule treatment of chronic pain without addiction

Gene therapy and small molecule treatment of chronic pain without addiction

Unmet Need Chronic pain is an escalating issue worldwide – in the U.S., an estimated one of five adults are affected. Chronic pain is difficult to treat, often requiring powerful opioids to provide relief. These…

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CRISPR-based antiviral treatment of coronavirus infections

CRISPR-based antiviral treatment of coronavirus infections

Unmet Need The global market for antiviral drugs is a large one, topping $60B, and is getting larger due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Spurred on by a $3B investment from the U.S. government into…

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Machine learning algorithm to predict malignancy in thyroid nodules

Machine learning algorithm to predict malignancy in thyroid nodules

Value Proposition An estimated 10% of the general population in the United States are expected to develop a thyroid nodule in their lifetime. Although the vast majority of thyroid nodules are noncancerous, a small proportion…

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A focal hypothermia device to slow down tumor growth

A focal hypothermia device to slow down tumor growth

Unmet Need Malignant brain tumors such as glioblastoma multiforme (GBM) and diffuse intrinsic pontine glioma (DIPG) progress rapidly and can be fatal. Median survival for these cancers is on the order of 15-18 months with…

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A method of identifying a B cell malignancy as Hodgkin’s Lymphoma

A method of identifying a B cell malignancy as Hodgkin’s Lymphoma

Unmet Need Malignancies derived from mature B cells are common and constitute the majority of blood cancers. The biology of these leukemias and lymphomas reflect defined stages of normal B-cell differentiation. Correct diagnosis of B…

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A class of biodegradable stealth polymers to improve drug delivery

A class of biodegradable stealth polymers to improve drug delivery

Unmet Need Delivery of drugs or therapeutics such as small molecules, peptides, and proteins, in their native form, is limited by their poor stability, low solubility, and short in vivo circulation. These challenges in drug…

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A method for treating TRAIL-resistant cancers

A method for treating TRAIL-resistant cancers

Unmet Need Over the past twenty years, TNF-related apoptosis-inducing ligand (TRAIL) has been shown to kill a variety of human cancer cells in vitro and in vivo while remaining innocuous to healthy cells. Unfortunately, the…

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A CRISPR-based system for modifying the length of 3’ untranslated regions (3’UTR) of an mRNA transcript that offers novel treatment strategies for prostate cancer and other diseases

A CRISPR-based system for modifying the length of 3’ untranslated regions (3’UTR) of an mRNA transcript that offers novel treatment strategies for prostate cancer and other diseases

Unmet Need Abnormal length changes in the 3’ untranslated region (3’UTR) of mRNAs are associated with many diseases such as systemic lupus erythematosus, α-thalassemia, facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy, and cancer. While existing technologies can manipulate expression…

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Systems and methods for automatic radiation treatment plan generation and evidence-based customization for breast cancer

Systems and methods for automatic radiation treatment plan generation and evidence-based customization for breast cancer

Unmet Need Breast cancer is now the most commonly diagnosed form of the disease, with 2.3 million new cases in 2020. Some of the most effective therapies for cancer are based around beams of radiation…

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System and method for automated fluence map prediction and radiation treatment plan generation

System and method for automated fluence map prediction and radiation treatment plan generation

Unmet Need Cancer is a leading cause of death worldwide, with almost 10 million deaths and over 19 million new cases in 2020. These numbers are expected to grow, with 28 million new cases estimated…

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Systems and methods for automated radiation treatment planning with decision support

Systems and methods for automated radiation treatment planning with decision support

Unmet Need Cancer is a leading cause of death worldwide, with almost 10 million deaths and over 19 million new cases in 2020. These numbers are expected to grow, with 28 million new cases estimated…

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Systems and methods for learning and accumulating optimal strategies for radiation treatment planning

Systems and methods for learning and accumulating optimal strategies for radiation treatment planning

Unmet Need Cancer is a leading cause of death worldwide, with almost 10 million deaths and over 19 million new cases in 2020. These numbers are expected to grow, with 28 million new cases estimated…

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