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Novel Self-Assembling Nanoparticles for Extended Duration Local Anesthetics

Novel Self-Assembling Nanoparticles for Extended Duration Local Anesthetics

Unmet Need An estimated 40 million surgeries are performed every year in the United States. Out of this population, an estimated 80% had post-operative pain with 75% reporting it as moderate to extreme. Local anesthetics…

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New small molecules targeting castration-resistant prostate cancer

New small molecules targeting castration-resistant prostate cancer

Unmet Need Prostate cancer (PC) is the second most common male cancer globally and represents 15% of all cancers diagnosed in males. An estimated 34,700 deaths were predicted to occur from PC in the U.S.…

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Methods and compositions to sense m6A RNA modifications using a genetically encoded sensor

Methods and compositions to sense m6A RNA modifications using a genetically encoded sensor

Unmet Need Gene expression is highly regulated through the addition of chemical modifications to RNA molecules. One such modification is methylation of adenosine residues to form m6A, a modified nucleotide which is found in thousands…

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LpxH targeting antibiotics for Gram-negative bacteria

LpxH targeting antibiotics for Gram-negative bacteria

Unmet Need Antimicrobial resistance of bacteria to antibiotics is a major threat to public health. In 2019, 4.95 million deaths, 64% of all bacterial infection related deaths globally, were attributed to antimicrobial resistance to antibiotics.…

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Non-opioid treatment for chronic pain using a neurotensin receptor 1 modulator

Non-opioid treatment for chronic pain using a neurotensin receptor 1 modulator

Unmet Need For individuals experiencing chronic pain, day-to-day tasks and activities can become difficult or impossible. It can also lead to other long-term health challenges including insomnia, stress, anxiety, and depression. Chronic pain is so…

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Topical MEK inhibition as a new modality for inflammatory skin diseases and cancers

Topical MEK inhibition as a new modality for inflammatory skin diseases and cancers

Unmet Need Inflammatory skin conditions affect many people, with a wide range of severities. Common skin disorders, such as psoriasis and atopic dermatitis, affect close to 20% of the population. Skin lesions associated with bone…

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Method to sensitize cancer radiotherapy and chemotherapy

Method to sensitize cancer radiotherapy and chemotherapy

Unmet Need While radiotherapy and/or chemotherapy are used for >90% of cancer patients in clinical settings, the therapeutic outcomes are far from ideal for many types of tumors due to the development of drug resistance…

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A method of treating and preventing gastrointestinal disorders

A method of treating and preventing gastrointestinal disorders

Unmet Need Gastrointestinal disorders such as inflammatory bowel disease, constipation, and intestinal pseudo-obstruction have been estimated to affect more than 40% of adults worldwide. These disorders are often associated with alterations in gut microbiota, which…

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Clenbuterol Therapy for Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis

Clenbuterol Therapy for Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis

Unmet Need Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a debilitating disease with progressive loss of muscle function and inevitable death usually in 3-5 years. There are currently two available therapies on the market which prolong life…

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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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An implanted biomaterial to accelerate bone healing

An implanted biomaterial to accelerate bone healing

Unmet Need A leading concept in regenerative medicine is transplantation of tissue-specific cells, often supported with biomaterials, to promote tissue repair. While this strategy has achieved some success, its broad clinical application is hindered by…

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