Advanced Closed-Loop Neurostimulation System with Real-Time Impedance Monitoring for Enhanced Electrode Longevity07176Real-time impedance-driven closed-loop neurostimulation with asymmetric biphasic pulses enhances electrode longevity and safety.Technology TypeMedical DeviceTechnology SubtypeImplantable Medical DeviceTherapeutic AreasNeuroscienceTherapeutic IndicationsParkinson's DiseasePainTagsPlatform TechnologyAlgorithmLead InventorKangni LiuDepartmentElectrical and Computer EngineeringAll Tech InnovatorsGuangzong ChenRajkumar Chinnakonda KubendranXinyan CuiTechnology Readiness Level4. Prototype testing and refinementDate Submitted2025-05-06
Bait Oligonucleotides to Prevent TDP-43 Associated Neurodegeneration06987Dual-acting RNA chaperones (24–48 nt) prevent and dissolve TDP-43/FUS aggregates, restoring function and reducing neurodegeneration.Technology TypeTherapeutic ModalityTechnology SubtypeGene Therapy - RNATherapeutic AreasNeuroscienceTherapeutic IndicationsParkinson's DiseaseAmyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS)Alzheimer's DiseaseLead InventorChristopher DonnellyDepartmentMed-NeurobiologyAll Tech InnovatorsChristopher James DonnellyJames ShorterTechnology Readiness Level5. Drug candidate createdDate Submitted2024-11-30CollectionsCell & Gene Therapy
Integrated 3D Brain Organoids for Modeling the Blood-Brain Barrier and Neurological Disease Mechanisms06972Integrated 3D brain organoids recreate the blood-brain barrier for long-term neurodegenerative/viral research and safer drug screening.Technology TypeLife Science Research ToolTechnology SubtypeCell LineTherapeutic AreasNeuroscienceTherapeutic IndicationsParkinson's DiseaseAlzheimer's DiseaseLead InventorVelpandi AyyavooDepartmentGSPH-Infectious Diseases & MicrobiologyAll Tech InnovatorsVelpandi AyyavooRoberta Souza Dos ReisSathish SelvamDate Submitted2024-11-12
Novel Treatment for Retinitis Pigmentosa06383Pyrvinium targets NS LLPS to restore proteostasis, preserve retinal structure, and may treat retinitis pigmentosa and proteinopathies.Technology TypeTherapeutic ModalityTechnology SubtypeSmall MoleculeTherapeutic AreasNeuroscienceOphthalmologyTherapeutic IndicationsParkinson's DiseaseAlzheimer's DiseaseRetinitis pigmentosa (RP)TagsLife ScienceLead InventorBokai ZhuDepartmentMed-MedicineAll Tech InnovatorsYuanyuan ChenWilliam A. DionBokai ZhuDate Submitted2023-04-23
TDP-43 Targeting Antibodies for Diagnosing Neurodegenerative Diseases07105Antibody-based TDP-43 detection enables early, non-invasive diagnosis of AD, ALS, PD, and related neurodegenerative diseases.Technology TypeTherapeutic ModalityTechnology SubtypeAntibody - mAbTherapeutic AreasNeuroscienceTherapeutic IndicationsParkinson's DiseaseAmyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS)Alzheimer's DiseaseTagsIn Vitro DiagnosticLead InventorThomas KarikariDepartmentMed-PsychiatryAll Tech InnovatorsThomas K. KarikariXuemei ZengDate Submitted2025-03-04
A Generalizable Brain-Computer Interface for Motor Function Restoration05806A versatile, calibration-free brain-computer interface enabling natural, rapid motor restoration across stroke, amputation, and injury.Technology TypeMedical DeviceTechnology SubtypeImplantable Medical DeviceTherapeutic AreasMusculoskeletalNeuroscienceTherapeutic IndicationsParkinson's DiseaseOtherLead InventorSudarshan SekharDepartmentBioengineeringAll Tech InnovatorsAaron P. BatistaPatrick J. LoughlinSudarshan SekharTechnology Readiness Level3. Prototype developmentDate Submitted2021-09-09
A Novel Customizable Implantable Cranial Device05740A sub-scalp, flexible brain–computer implant with wireless control, EEG monitoring, and medication reservoir for enhanced DBS.Technology TypeMedical DeviceTechnology SubtypeImplantable Medical DeviceTherapeutic AreasCardiovascularNeuroscienceTherapeutic IndicationsParkinson's DiseaseStrokeMultiple Sclerosis (MS)TagsBrain-computer interfaceLead InventorJoseph RubinDepartmentMed-Plastic SurgeryAll Tech InnovatorsJoseph Peter RubinTechnology Readiness Level4. Prototype testing and refinementDate Submitted2021-06-24CollectionsCardiometabolic
AAV-Based Mitochondrial Gene Therapy: A Novel Approach to Slowing Neurodegeneration07363AAV-PHP.eB–delivered TIM coexpression restores neuronal mitochondrial import, slowing Huntington's progression and broadly addressing neurodegeneration.Technology TypeTherapeutic ModalityTechnology SubtypeGene Therapy - AAVTherapeutic AreasNeuroscienceTherapeutic IndicationsParkinson's DiseaseHuntington's DiseaseAmyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS)TagsGeneticsRare diseasePlatform TechnologyLead InventorRobert FriedlanderDepartmentMed-Neurological SurgeryAll Tech InnovatorsSergei Victorovich BaranovDiane L. CarlisleRobert Max FriedlanderTechnology Readiness Level3. Initial proof of concept, in-vivoDate Submitted2025-10-06CollectionsCell & Gene Therapy
Targeted Nanoparticle Therapy for Brain Repair: Harnessing Memory T Cells for Endogenous Neuroregeneration and Neuroimmune Homeostasis07316Targeted brain nanoparticles reprogram memory T cells to foster neuroprotection, reduce inflammation, and promote endogenous CNS repair.Technology TypeTherapeutic ModalityTechnology SubtypeDrug Discovery - TargetTherapeutic AreasNeuroscienceTherapeutic IndicationsParkinson's DiseaseMultiple Sclerosis (MS)Alzheimer's DiseaseTagsAutoimmuneBiomaterialPolymerLead InventorSwaminathan IyerDepartmentMed-PathologyAll Tech InnovatorsSwaminathan Smita IyerTechnology Readiness Level3. Initial proof of concept, in-vivoDate Submitted2025-08-29CollectionsRegenerative Medicine
Epidural Spinal Cord Stimulation System for Improving Neurodegenerative Motor Functions06717Indirect sensory-nerve stimulation via epidural spinal cord system may improve breathing, speech, and swallowing in neurodegenerative disease.Technology TypeMedical DeviceTechnology SubtypeTherapeutic Medical DeviceTherapeutic AreasRespiratoryNeuroscienceTherapeutic IndicationsParkinson's DiseaseMultiple Sclerosis (MS)Huntington's DiseaseLead InventorDaryl FieldsDepartmentMed-SurgeryAll Tech InnovatorsDaryl FieldsTechnology Readiness Level4. Prototype testing and refinementDate Submitted2024-04-15
Novel Selective NADPH Oxidase 2 Inhibitors03015Selective bridged tetrahydroisoquinolines inhibit Nox2, reducing ROS-driven cardiovascular, cancer, and neurological risks with targeted IC50.Technology TypeTherapeutic ModalityTechnology SubtypeSmall MoleculeTherapeutic AreasEndocrinology and Metabolic DiseasesNeuroscienceTherapeutic IndicationsParkinson's DiseaseOtherAlzheimer's DiseaseTagsAgingLead InventorPatrick PaganoDepartmentMed-Pharmacology and Chemical BiologyAll Tech InnovatorsEugenia Eugenia Cifuentes PaganoPatrick Joseph PaganoErin M. SkodaDate Submitted2013-04-02CollectionsCardiometabolic
Stroke treatment using designer secretomes04846Designer secretomes from young brains boost aged brain recovery after stroke by replacing downregulated immune and repair factors.Technology TypeTherapeutic ModalityTechnology SubtypeProteinTherapeutic AreasNeuroscienceCardiovascularTherapeutic IndicationsParkinson's DiseaseOtherAlzheimer's DiseaseTagsAgingLead InventorJun ChenDepartmentMed-NeurologyAll Tech InnovatorsJun ChenXiaoming HuLawrence Richard WechslerTechnology Readiness Level3. Initial proof of concept, in-vivoDate Submitted2019-01-02CollectionsCardiometabolic
Aerosolized Peptide Inhibitors of NADPH Oxidase for the Treatment of Cardiopulmonary Diseases02241Aerosolized Nox2-specific peptide blocks NADPH oxidase, reducing cardiopulmonary disease progression with targeted, enhanced delivery.Technology TypeTherapeutic ModalityTechnology SubtypeDrug Delivery / FormulationTherapeutic AreasNeuroscienceCardiovascularTherapeutic IndicationsParkinson's DiseaseAlzheimer's DiseaseStrokeLead InventorPatrick PaganoDepartmentMed-Pharmacology and Chemical BiologyAll Tech InnovatorsPatrick Joseph PaganoTechnology Readiness Level3. Initial proof of concept, in-vivoDate Submitted2010-06-03CollectionsCardiometabolic
Novel Treatment for Neurodegenerative Diseases Associated with Protein Polymerization02252FDA-approved therapies promote autophagy to clear protein aggregates in neurodegenerative models, potentially delaying disease progression.Technology TypeTherapeutic ModalityTechnology SubtypeSmall MoleculeTherapeutic AreasNeuroscienceTherapeutic IndicationsParkinson's DiseaseHuntington's DiseaseAlzheimer's DiseaseTagsDrug RepurposingLead InventorDavid PerlmutterDepartmentSchool of MedicineAll Tech InnovatorsStephen Chongoh PakDavid Hirsch Perlmutter MDGary A. SilvermanTechnology Readiness Level3. Initial proof of concept, in-vivoDate Submitted2010-06-21
New Biometric Coating for Neural Implants Improves Outcomes03008Neural implants gain lasting accuracy via L1 coating, boosting neuron adherence, reducing glial response, and sustaining high-quality signals.Technology TypeMedical DeviceTechnology SubtypeSurgical Medical DeviceTherapeutic AreasNeuroscienceTherapeutic IndicationsParkinson's DiseaseEpilepsyTagsCoatingRegenerative medicineTissue engineeringLead InventorXinyan CuiDepartmentBioengineeringAll Tech InnovatorsErdrin AzemiXinyan CuiCarl F. LagenaurDate Submitted2013-03-28
Innovative Short-T2 Sodium MRI for Accurate Intracellular Sodium Measurement03055Compact 23Na MRI using short-T2 imaging enables noninvasive intracellular sodium measurement with lower SAR and higher SNR for clinical use.Technology TypeMedical DeviceTechnology SubtypeDiagnostic ImagingTherapeutic AreasNeuroscienceOncologyTherapeutic IndicationsParkinson's DiseaseProgressive supranuclear palsyMultiple Sclerosis (MS)Lead InventorYongxian QianDepartmentMed-RadiologyAll Tech InnovatorsJames Michael MountzAshok PanigrahyYongxian QianDate Submitted2013-05-15
Stapled Acid-Sensitive Endosome Disrupting Alginates03618Acid-responsive alginoketal nanoparticles release divalent cations and cargo in acidic endosomes, enabling targeted cancer and biofilm therapies.Technology TypeTherapeutic ModalityTechnology SubtypeDrug Delivery / FormulationTherapeutic AreasNeuroscienceOncologyTherapeutic IndicationsParkinson's DiseaseAlzheimer's DiseaseSolid tumorLead InventorAbhinav AcharyaDepartmentChem/Petroleum EngineeringAll Tech InnovatorsAbhinav Prakash AcharyaSteven R. LittleDate Submitted2015-05-21
Novel Calcium Channel Agonist to Treat Lambert Easton02841Novel use-dependent calcium channel agonist GV-58 targets LEMS, boosting neurotransmitter release with reduced off-target effects.Technology TypeTherapeutic ModalityTechnology SubtypeSmall MoleculeTherapeutic AreasNeuroscienceTherapeutic IndicationsParkinson's DiseaseAmyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS)Lead InventorPeter WipfDepartmentChemistryAll Tech InnovatorsMary LiangStephen D. MerineyPeter WipfDate Submitted2012-07-23
Anti-Human and Mouse PTEN-Induced Kinase-1 (PINK1) Polyclonal Antibodies01873Antibody tooling targeting human/mouse PINK1 kinase loop to study mitophagy and Parkinson-related pathology.Technology TypeLife Science Research ToolTechnology SubtypeProteinTherapeutic AreasNeuroscienceTherapeutic IndicationsParkinson's DiseaseLead InventorCharleen ChuDepartmentMed-PathologyAll Tech InnovatorsCharleen T. ChuDate Submitted2008-11-20