by | Feb 25, 2022 | Li, Jr-Shin
— Technology Description
Engineers in Prof. Jr-Shin Li’s laboratory have developed a computationally efficient analytical technique to design exact RF pulse code sequences which optimize quantum applications such as MRI for medical diagnosis, NMR spectroscopy for uncovering protein structures …
by | Feb 23, 2022 | Cui, Jianmin
— Disease indication – Long QT Syndrome (resulting in ventricular arrhythmia, epilepsy, deafness)
Drug format – Small molecule
Drug class – Lead compounds are repurposed drugs
Research stage and preliminary data – Based on in silico screening of KCNQ, the researchers selecte…
by | Feb 21, 2022 | Curcuru, Austen, Gach, H. Michael, Kim, Taeho, Villa, Umberto
— Technology Description
Researchers at Washington University in St. Louis have developed a method to improve image quality during MR imaging guided radiation therapy (MR-IGRT) by correcting for B0 fluctuation in real-time. The corrections reduce electromagnetic interference (EMI) between the MRI sc…
by | Feb 18, 2022 | Mudd, Philip
— Technology Description
Researchers in Philip Mudd’s lab at Washington University have developed a blood biomarker test that detects impending respiratory failure before existing diagnostics. High levels of the biomarker IP-10 in the blood are correlated with the subsequent development of acu…
by | Feb 18, 2022 | Kreple, Collin, Miller, Timothy, Nielsen, Susan, Racette, Brad
— Technology Description
Researchers in Brad Racette and Tim Miller’s labs at Washington University have developed a therapeutic strategy for treating ALS by using statins to lower LDL. Statins were successful at prolonging both survival and time with a normal gait.
The researchers identif…