Innovation in the News
Read what others are saying about VCU TechTransfer and Ventures*. We’ll share links here as our inventions, faculty, and team make headlines.
*Previously Innovation Gateway
November 2022
Jonathan Isaacs, M.D., is the creative force behind Nerve Tape, a tiny biologic wrap used to repair severed peripheral nerves. Like a piece of high-tech tape with tiny, flexible embedded hooks, the wrap loops around and self-seals the nerve’s outer connective tissues — improving nerve alignment and promoting regeneration. Read more.
VCU is now one of 80 “Innovation & Economic Prosperity” universities, the APLU announced Sunday at its annual conference. Earlier this fall, U.S. News & World Report named VCU among the top 30 innovative public universities in the country. Read more.
Robert F. Diegelmann’s research led to a breakthrough in the products used to stop the massive loss of blood in emergencies. In June, the emeritus professor at the VCU School of Medicine donated to the Richmond-based museum a collection of 16 items related to his research into hemostasis. His efforts ultimately led to the discovery of the blood-clotting properties of sodium bentonite, an absorbent clay often found in kitty litter. Read more.
October 2022
IEEE Spectrum profiles VCU researchers Richard Costanzo and Daniel Coelho, who have developed a "neuroprosthetic" to detect odors and send signals to an implanted receiver that can stimulate the brain. Read more.
Continuing VCU's growing national distinction as a top urban, public research university, the latest institutional record of over $400 million for fiscal year 2022 marks a more than 47% increase over five years ago, and a 10% increase since last year.
September 2022
VCU is a university on the move. And that move is powered by research. Our latest newsletter highlights some of this research and the inventors behind the work.
The recognition underlines VCU’s restlessly ambitious and innovative approach to strengthening student success and to pursuing groundbreaking research that tackles the world’s toughest problems.
- Innovation Ecosystem in Richmond-Petersburg region gets $53 million boost from Build Back Better Regional Challenge
- Phantoms on the Brain: VCU startup creates devices for treating neuro disorders
August 2022
July 2022
June 2022
- Six new projects receive Commercialization Fund awards
- A plastic microchip to beat rape-kit backlog
- Pursuing treatment for triple-negative breast cancer
- Quenching pharma’s thirst for more targeted aerosol drug delivery systems
- Innovation Gateway licensing manager's murals bring youth research room to life
- VCU generates $9.5 billion in economic impact for Virginia
May 2022
April 2022
- Eight faculty researchers inducted into National Academy of Inventors (also: view photo gallery)
- Inventor Marconi honored by Virginia Bio
- A Leap of Faith for Breakthrough Cancer Treatment
- Dynamic Duos
March 2022
- Our Q1 2022 Launchpad Newsletter
- Creating high-tech tape for fixing and aligning injured peripheral nerves
- Gauging the issues with VCU-made texting software
- Restaurants, culture…and a sedation scale. Richmond shines thanks to a VCU inte
- Nurturing VCU Startups through Partnerships
- Disabling COVID’s ‘key’ to create long-term treatment
February 2022
- When every moment counts: Meet the Perfusion Medical team revolutionizing trauma care
- VCU researcher developing methods to mass-produce eco-friendlier aerogels
January 2022
- Our Q4 2021 Launchpad Newsletter
- Engineering professor named National Academy of Inventors fellow
- Virtual and extended reality researchers come together at VCU
December 2021
- Commercialization Fund awards support to six VCU innovators
- VCU researchers working on a face mask to kill COVID-19 virus
- A Stitch in Time: Nursing Dean revolutionizes academic scheduling
- VCU innovation and research leader honored by National Academy of Inventors
November 2021
October 2021
- Supporting VCU Startups: Gerard Eldering steers Innovation Gateway to venture success
- How a VCU professor's research could help provide Covid-19 therapies
- Partnership with biotech company aids VCU researcher’s quest to treat inflammation, brain injuries
- New implant that zaps brain is being created to restore people's sense of smell
September 2021
- Our Q3 2021 Launchpad Newsletter
- How VCU is helping helping patients with Parkinson’s Disease through a VR-based study
- ‘Quickest licensing deal we’ve done’ shows promise of COVID-19 therapy from VCU Engineering researcher
- Featured Videos for Fall 2021
August 2021
July 2021
- Massey scientists awarded $2.3M to investigate treatment options for advanced prostate cancer
- A link in the chain: Building on his mentor’s work, Martin Safo closes in on sickle cell treatment
June 2021
May 2021
- Keith Boswell column: A new day in Petersburg
- BioCircuit Technologies' Nerve Tape™ for the enhanced repair of peripheral nerves: Demo Video
- Hoth Therapeutics and Virginia Commonwealth University Expand Research Agreement for COVID-19 Therapeutic
- For patients with braces, flossing teeth is a pain. A VCU student’s invention could make it easier
January 2021
December 2020
- Director of Engineering and Biomechanics Lab named a fellow of the National Academy of Inventors
- Tech Transfer Podcast: Technology Commercialization at VCU Innovation Gateway with Koffi Egbeto
October 2020
September 2020
- Massey researcher’s drug shows promise as a possible treatment for pancreatic cancer
- The NAI Chapter Spotlight: Virginia Commonwealth University
August 2020
- Two VCU faculty named senior members of National Academy of Inventors
- Two virtual reality projects among five funded by VCU’s Commercialization Fund
- Two at VCU named senior members of the National Academy of Inventors
June 2020
May 2020
- VCU’s Medicines for All Institute partners with industry to secure the domestic pharmaceutical supply chain
- Once a coronavirus vaccine exists, a VCU researcher's mailable patch could deliver it to millions
- VCU initiatives share faculty expertise, inventions to spur fight against COVID-19
February 2020
December 2019
November 2019
October 2019
September 2019
June 2019
May 2019
- Software designed by VCU professor assists K-12 students with their writing
- Trampoline park dangers new research
- fundamental knowledge of Microbes shedding new light on human health
April 2019
March 2019
February 2019
- Engineering faculty elected as senior members of The National Academy of Inventors.
- Nanopore Sensing: Detect subtle changes in single particles, in real time.
- New research could dramatically decrease the cost of producing pharmaceuticals
January 2019
December 2018
October 2018
September 2018
July 2018
June 2018
- Higher education leaders explore a university’s role in a healthy community
- Governor Northam Announces FY2018 Commonwealth Research Commercialization Fund (CRCF) Awards
- VCU forensic science professor’s breakthrough in cell imaging could have a major impact in crime labs
- A new positioning system invented by a VCU professor delivers where GPS fails
May 2018
- Four professors receive $150,000 to help bring their inventions to market
- VCU researchers are developing a device to restore a person’s sense of smell
April 2018
December 2017
- VCU Innovates annual reception honors inventors
- Dr. Paul Fisher inducted into the National Academy of Inventors
August 2017
April 2017
- Congratulations to Dr. Barbara Boyan, Dean of VCU School of Engineering on her induction into the National Academy of Inventors
- Technology Managers, Magda and Afsar, attending THRiVE 2017 Conference organized by VaBIO in VA Beach
- Dr. Frank Gupton presenting on “Medicine for All” at THRiVE Conference
March 2017
- VCU President Rao announced the recipients of research funding through the Quest Commercialization Fund
- VCU Innovation Gateway 2016 Annual Report
- VCU Presidential Research Quest Fund is now open for applications - Final day to apply March 30, 2017
- Congratulations to Dr. Safo on receiving $600,000 equipment grant
- A novel portable device developed by VCU Inventors Dr. Gary Tepper and Brandon Dodd that can rapidly measure trace concentrations of radioactive contamination in water
- Congratulations to Dr. Shijun Zhang and Dr. Sarah Spiegel on their issues patent entitled “3-(2-Amino-Ethyl)-Alkylidene-Thiazolidine-2,4-Dione and 1-(2-Amino-Ethyl)-Alkylidene-1,3-Dihydro-Indol-2-One Derivatives as Selective Sphingosine Kinase 2 Inhibitors”. Serial No. 14/933,042
- VCU Innovation Gateway Staff Photo
February 2017
- L. Franklin Bost and Krzysztof J. Cios named American Institute for Medical and Biological Engineering Fellows
- Congratulations to David Simpson, Ph.D., Gary Bowlin, Ph.D., Woon Chow, Ph.D., Raymond Colello, Ph.D., and Balendu Jha, Ph.D. from the VCU School of Anatomy and Neurobiology on their newly issued patent (US 13/394,415)
- Global Myocardial Infarction Market to reach $2 billion by 2022: VCU Inventors have discovered potential treatment for acute myocardial infarction, Dr. Abbate and Dr. Toldo
January 2017
- VCU ranked top 100 institutions dedicated to research in 2015 according to NSF
- Woon-Hong Yeo, Ph.D. receives BMES Career Development and Innovation Award
December 2016
- Updated Invention Disclosure Form
- VCU Engineering receives funding to improve access to AIDS drugs
- Barbara D. Boyan, Ph.D., elected as National Academy of Inventors Fellow
November 2016
- DoD highlights Dr. Fisher’s and Dr. Wang’s Work on Prostate Cancer Immunotherapy
- Closing Session of the NSF I-Corps program co-sponsored by VCU Innovation Gateway and the School of Engineering
- 11th Annual “VCU Innovates” Reception – Moments
- VCU celebrates creativity and entrepreneurship at annual VCU Innovates reception
October 2016
- Dr. Marconi now serving on the Global Lyme AllianceScientific Advisory Board
- Dr. Pidcoe speaks about The Key to Innovation today
- A quest for Distinction- Application
September 2016
- Sanyal Biotechnology competes at the Virginia Velocity Tour
- VCU Researchers use $1 million grant to test a diagnostic tool for Parkinson’s disease
- Sanyal Biotechnology Finalist at the 2016 University Start-Ups Demo Day
August 2016
- Call for Increased Research and Funding into Concussion Treatment
- Dr. Marconi Interview with NPR this weekend!
- Best University Startups: Sanyal Biotechnology
- Richmond Times-Dispatch article on Sanyal Biotechnology
- VCU News Feature on Sanyal Biotechnology
July 2016
June 2016
- $1 million in Revenue from VCU Student Led Startups
- Washington Post Spotlight on Dr. Colello’s Magnetic Football Helmet
- NPR: VCU Builds Business on Surfboards, Sneakers, and Urban Mushrooms
- Dr. Pidcoe’s TEDxRVA is a hit!
- 3 Days Left to Support Dr. Colello’s Magnetic Football Helmet
May 2016
- Richmond Startups get guidance from Dominions Resources Innovation Center
- Dr. Frank Gupton presenting at VirginiaBrainRx Symposium
- Quest Innovation Fund
- Magnetic Football Helmet will reduce concussions
April 2016
- Dr. Peter Pidcoe Giving Talk at TEDxRVA
- VCU start-up PEG LLC featured in American Coatings Show 2016 newsletter
- Sanyal Biotechnology LLC Taking on the International Pharmaceutical Industry
October 2015
September 2015
- AUTM Case Study: Aes-103, pg. 7
- Helping Babies Crawl
- Three Go For It! Program Graduates Receive Additional Funding and Mentorship
August 2015
- Stopping Tick-borne Diseases with Animal and Human Vaccines
- USPTO and Smithsonian Innovation Festival — Washingtonian Magazine
- USPTO and Smithsonian Innovation Festival — Technical.ly DC
- USPTO and Smithsonian Innovation Festival — Press Release
July 2015
- Op-Ed on Innovation by Dr. Rao
- VCU to present at the Innovation Festival in Washington, D.C.
- Student Innovation and the Go For It! Program
- Patient Enrolled Clinical Trial for VCU Wound Dressing Invention
June 2015
May 2015
- Spring 2015 Edition of the VCU School of Medicine Alumni Magazine
- Tick-borne Illness vaccine
- Commonwealth Research Commercialization Fund Award Announcement
- Student Start-up Accelerator Program
- Clinical Trial with DURECT for Metabolic Disease Therapy
- More on Color Mapping
- Venture Creation Competition: Finding the next big business idea
April 2015
- Novel Color Mapping Software
- Translational Sickle-Cell Research
- VCU Researcher’s work in Obesity and Diabetes
March 2015
- VCU Inventor and Physics Professor Named One of Virginia's Outstanding Scientists of 2015
- VCU Inventor Awarded Prestigious Fellowship