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Shubhra Pasayat works to helps bring wide bandgap group III-nitrides and ultra-wide bandgap group III-oxides to the market at an accelerated pace. #WARF100 @uwchancellor.bsky.social @uwmadisonece.bsky.social https://www.warf.org/commercialize/uw-madison-inventor-profiles/pasayat/
December 1, 2025 at 1:12 PM
Shubhra Pasayat works to helps bring wide bandgap group III-nitrides and ultra-wide bandgap group III-oxides to the market at an accelerated pace. #WARF100 @uwchancellor.bsky.social @uwmadisonece.bsky.social https://www.warf.org/commercialize/uw-madison-inventor-profiles/pasayat/
@mebrown4.bsky.social explores the nexus of PSC biology and immunology and investigates the mechanisms underpinning the immune response to PSC-derived cell therapies. #WARF100 @uwchancellor.bsky.social @wiscsurgery.bsky.social https://www.warf.org/commercialize/uw-madison-inventor-profiles/brown/
November 30, 2025 at 11:29 PM
@mebrown4.bsky.social explores the nexus of PSC biology and immunology and investigates the mechanisms underpinning the immune response to PSC-derived cell therapies. #WARF100 @uwchancellor.bsky.social @wiscsurgery.bsky.social https://www.warf.org/commercialize/uw-madison-inventor-profiles/brown/
Randall Kimple's lab uses powerful patient-derived model systems to study how cancers evolve to overcome current treatments. #WARF100 @uwchancellor.bsky.social @wiscmedphys.bsky.social @uwmadisonradmed.bsky.social https://www.warf.org/commercialize/uw-madison-inventor-profiles/kimple/
November 29, 2025 at 6:58 PM
Randall Kimple's lab uses powerful patient-derived model systems to study how cancers evolve to overcome current treatments. #WARF100 @uwchancellor.bsky.social @wiscmedphys.bsky.social @uwmadisonradmed.bsky.social https://www.warf.org/commercialize/uw-madison-inventor-profiles/kimple/
Andreas Velten and the Computational Optics Group develop computational imaging systems for applications in biomedical imaging and remote sensing. #WARF100 @uwchancellor.bsky.social https://www.warf.org/commercialize/uw-madison-inventor-profiles/velten/
November 28, 2025 at 11:22 PM
Andreas Velten and the Computational Optics Group develop computational imaging systems for applications in biomedical imaging and remote sensing. #WARF100 @uwchancellor.bsky.social https://www.warf.org/commercialize/uw-madison-inventor-profiles/velten/
Robert Jeraj studies tumor heterogeneity/treatment resistance, quantitative imaging biomarkers, image guidance for precision medicine & modeling in oncology/neurology. #WARF100 @uwchancellor.bsky.social @wiscmedphys.bsky.social https://www.warf.org/commercialize/uw-madison-inventor-profiles/jeraj/
November 27, 2025 at 7:09 PM
Robert Jeraj studies tumor heterogeneity/treatment resistance, quantitative imaging biomarkers, image guidance for precision medicine & modeling in oncology/neurology. #WARF100 @uwchancellor.bsky.social @wiscmedphys.bsky.social https://www.warf.org/commercialize/uw-madison-inventor-profiles/jeraj/
Aurelie Rakotondrafara studies plant viruses and their regulation of gene expression. #WARF100 @uwchancellor.bsky.social @uwmadisoncals.bsky.social https://www.warf.org/commercialize/uw-madison-inventor-profiles/ip_rakotondrafara/
November 26, 2025 at 6:15 PM
Aurelie Rakotondrafara studies plant viruses and their regulation of gene expression. #WARF100 @uwchancellor.bsky.social @uwmadisoncals.bsky.social https://www.warf.org/commercialize/uw-madison-inventor-profiles/ip_rakotondrafara/
Joao Dorea uses digital technology and predictive analytics to optimize farm management decisions. #WARF100 @uwchancellor.bsky.social @uwmadisoncals.bsky.social https://www.warf.org/commercialize/uw-madison-inventor-profiles/dorea/
November 25, 2025 at 4:10 PM
Joao Dorea uses digital technology and predictive analytics to optimize farm management decisions. #WARF100 @uwchancellor.bsky.social @uwmadisoncals.bsky.social https://www.warf.org/commercialize/uw-madison-inventor-profiles/dorea/
Muhammed Murtaza's research team developed an approach for analyzing cancer DNA from blood spot samples that could allow collection of samples in clinic or at home. #WARF100 @uwchancellor.bsky.social @wiscsurgery.bsky.social https://www.warf.org/commercialize/uw-madison-inventor-profiles/murtaza/
November 24, 2025 at 9:31 PM
Muhammed Murtaza's research team developed an approach for analyzing cancer DNA from blood spot samples that could allow collection of samples in clinic or at home. #WARF100 @uwchancellor.bsky.social @wiscsurgery.bsky.social https://www.warf.org/commercialize/uw-madison-inventor-profiles/murtaza/
Guang-Hong Chen applies X-ray physics, innovative image reconstruction methods and advanced computer technology to develop novel diagnostic tools for radiologists. #WARF100 @uwchancellor.bsky.social @wiscmedphys.bsky.social https://www.warf.org/commercialize/uw-madison-inventor-profiles/chen/
November 23, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Guang-Hong Chen applies X-ray physics, innovative image reconstruction methods and advanced computer technology to develop novel diagnostic tools for radiologists. #WARF100 @uwchancellor.bsky.social @wiscmedphys.bsky.social https://www.warf.org/commercialize/uw-madison-inventor-profiles/chen/
Adel Talaat works to understand emerging infectious diseases and develops new technologies and vaccines against human tuberculosis, avian influenza and paratuberculosis. #WARF100 @uwchancellor.bsky.social @uwvetmed.bsky.social https://www.warf.org/commercialize/uw-madison-inventor-profiles/talaat/
November 22, 2025 at 11:43 PM
Adel Talaat works to understand emerging infectious diseases and develops new technologies and vaccines against human tuberculosis, avian influenza and paratuberculosis. #WARF100 @uwchancellor.bsky.social @uwvetmed.bsky.social https://www.warf.org/commercialize/uw-madison-inventor-profiles/talaat/
Kip Ludwig translates next generation neuromodulation therapies to hijack the nervous system to treat circuit dysfunction and deliver biomolecules to target areas. #WARF100 @uwchancellor.bsky.social @wiscsurgery.bsky.social https://www.warf.org/commercialize/uw-madison-inventor-profiles/ludwig/
November 22, 2025 at 6:50 PM
Kip Ludwig translates next generation neuromodulation therapies to hijack the nervous system to treat circuit dysfunction and deliver biomolecules to target areas. #WARF100 @uwchancellor.bsky.social @wiscsurgery.bsky.social https://www.warf.org/commercialize/uw-madison-inventor-profiles/ludwig/
Mohit Gupta is developing the next generation of computer vision systems. #WARF100 @uwchancellor.bsky.social https://www.warf.org/commercialize/uw-madison-inventor-profiles/gupta/
November 21, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Mohit Gupta is developing the next generation of computer vision systems. #WARF100 @uwchancellor.bsky.social https://www.warf.org/commercialize/uw-madison-inventor-profiles/gupta/
Xuejun Pan develops innovative technologies to convert lignocellulosic biomass to fuels, chemicals, fibers and functionalized materials. #WARF100 @uwchancellor.bsky.social @uwmadisoncals.bsky.social https://www.warf.org/commercialize/uw-madison-inventor-profiles/pan/
November 19, 2025 at 6:13 PM
Xuejun Pan develops innovative technologies to convert lignocellulosic biomass to fuels, chemicals, fibers and functionalized materials. #WARF100 @uwchancellor.bsky.social @uwmadisoncals.bsky.social https://www.warf.org/commercialize/uw-madison-inventor-profiles/pan/
Vatsan Raman develops technologies at the intersection of biochemistry, microbiology, computation and engineering to understand biomolecular and cellular systems. #WARF100 @uwchancellor.bsky.social @uwbiochem.bsky.social https://www.warf.org/commercialize/uw-madison-inventor-profiles/raman/
November 18, 2025 at 4:13 PM
Vatsan Raman develops technologies at the intersection of biochemistry, microbiology, computation and engineering to understand biomolecular and cellular systems. #WARF100 @uwchancellor.bsky.social @uwbiochem.bsky.social https://www.warf.org/commercialize/uw-madison-inventor-profiles/raman/
JP van Pijkeren works at the interface of industry and medicine, focusing on the gut symbiont species L. reuteri, for which select strains have demonstrated health-promoting properties. #WARF100 @uwchancellor.bsky.social https://www.warf.org/commercialize/uw-madison-inventor-profiles/pijkeren/
November 18, 2025 at 3:06 AM
JP van Pijkeren works at the interface of industry and medicine, focusing on the gut symbiont species L. reuteri, for which select strains have demonstrated health-promoting properties. #WARF100 @uwchancellor.bsky.social https://www.warf.org/commercialize/uw-madison-inventor-profiles/pijkeren/
Christian Capitini researches cell-based immunotherapies, including natural killer (NK) cells and CAR T cells, for the treatment of pediatric solid tumors. #WARF100 @uwchancellor.bsky.social @wiscpediatrics.bsky.social https://www.warf.org/commercialize/uw-madison-inventor-profiles/capitini/
November 16, 2025 at 11:26 PM
Christian Capitini researches cell-based immunotherapies, including natural killer (NK) cells and CAR T cells, for the treatment of pediatric solid tumors. #WARF100 @uwchancellor.bsky.social @wiscpediatrics.bsky.social https://www.warf.org/commercialize/uw-madison-inventor-profiles/capitini/
Aussie Suzuki focuses on kinetochore functions in faithful chromosome segregation to study how the loss of kinetochore integrity causes cancer. #WARF100 @uwchancellor.bsky.social @mcardlelab.bsky.social https://www.warf.org/commercialize/uw-madison-inventor-profiles/ip_aussiesuzuki/
November 15, 2025 at 9:49 PM
Aussie Suzuki focuses on kinetochore functions in faithful chromosome segregation to study how the loss of kinetochore integrity causes cancer. #WARF100 @uwchancellor.bsky.social @mcardlelab.bsky.social https://www.warf.org/commercialize/uw-madison-inventor-profiles/ip_aussiesuzuki/
Jo Handelsman's lab uses multidisciplinary techniques to understand the structure and function of microbiomes. #WARF100 @uwchancellor.bsky.social @widofficial.bsky.social https://www.warf.org/commercialize/uw-madison-inventor-profiles/handelsman/
November 14, 2025 at 7:03 PM
Jo Handelsman's lab uses multidisciplinary techniques to understand the structure and function of microbiomes. #WARF100 @uwchancellor.bsky.social @widofficial.bsky.social https://www.warf.org/commercialize/uw-madison-inventor-profiles/handelsman/
Roberta Strigel develops advanced MRI techniques for breast cancer detection, imaging and evaluation of response to therapy. #WARF100 @uwchancellor.bsky.social @uwiscradiology.bsky.social @wiscmedphys.bsky.social https://www.warf.org/commercialize/uw-madison-inventor-profiles/strigel/
November 13, 2025 at 7:42 PM
Roberta Strigel develops advanced MRI techniques for breast cancer detection, imaging and evaluation of response to therapy. #WARF100 @uwchancellor.bsky.social @uwiscradiology.bsky.social @wiscmedphys.bsky.social https://www.warf.org/commercialize/uw-madison-inventor-profiles/strigel/
John Lucey collaborates with researchers at the Center for Dairy Research on a variety of dairy science and technology projects. #WARF100 @uwchancellor.bsky.social @uwmadisoncals.bsky.social https://www.warf.org/commercialize/uw-madison-inventor-profiles/lucey/
November 11, 2025 at 6:12 PM
John Lucey collaborates with researchers at the Center for Dairy Research on a variety of dairy science and technology projects. #WARF100 @uwchancellor.bsky.social @uwmadisoncals.bsky.social https://www.warf.org/commercialize/uw-madison-inventor-profiles/lucey/
David Beebe and the Microtechnology, Medicine and Biology Lab focus on the use of microscale physics and phenomena to create tools and methods to further biological and medical goals. #WARF100 @uwchancellor.bsky.social https://www.warf.org/commercialize/uw-madison-inventor-profiles/beebe/
November 10, 2025 at 4:58 PM
David Beebe and the Microtechnology, Medicine and Biology Lab focus on the use of microscale physics and phenomena to create tools and methods to further biological and medical goals. #WARF100 @uwchancellor.bsky.social https://www.warf.org/commercialize/uw-madison-inventor-profiles/beebe/
Beth Drolet's team conducts translational research focused on birthmarks and vascular anomalies, linking patient care with laboratory discovery. #WARF100 @uwchancellor.bsky.social https://www.warf.org/commercialize/uw-madison-inventor-profiles/drolet/
November 9, 2025 at 6:34 PM
Beth Drolet's team conducts translational research focused on birthmarks and vascular anomalies, linking patient care with laboratory discovery. #WARF100 @uwchancellor.bsky.social https://www.warf.org/commercialize/uw-madison-inventor-profiles/drolet/
Xudong Wang's research focuses on novel nanomaterial growth and nanodevice development for advanced bioelectronic systems and biomechanical energy harvesting. #WARF100 @uwchancellor.bsky.social https://www.warf.org/commercialize/uw-madison-inventor-profiles/xudongwang/
November 8, 2025 at 9:45 PM
Xudong Wang's research focuses on novel nanomaterial growth and nanodevice development for advanced bioelectronic systems and biomechanical energy harvesting. #WARF100 @uwchancellor.bsky.social https://www.warf.org/commercialize/uw-madison-inventor-profiles/xudongwang/
Pallavi Tiwari and the IDiA Lab focus on developing artificial intelligence and machine learning approaches for applications in oncology and neurological disorders. #WARF100 @uwchancellor.bsky.social @wiscmedphys.bsky.social https://www.warf.org/commercialize/uw-madison-inventor-profiles/tiwari/
November 7, 2025 at 9:31 PM
Pallavi Tiwari and the IDiA Lab focus on developing artificial intelligence and machine learning approaches for applications in oncology and neurological disorders. #WARF100 @uwchancellor.bsky.social @wiscmedphys.bsky.social https://www.warf.org/commercialize/uw-madison-inventor-profiles/tiwari/
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November 7, 2025 at 7:35 PM
Join WARF and GWIS November 12 for an inspiring Q&A with women leading the way in intellectual property, patent law and technology transfer! Register: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScl_Q1f8M9bMekgbVcvD5hs9Ur7L_OrSKbPAS_v_TW301N2NQ/viewform