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URC institutions launch new student entrepreneurship programs

Nicole Rupserburg Monday, April 09, 2012

New programs at URC member institutions are helping student entrepreneurs make connections from across campus and disciplines to Saudi Arabia to investors in Detroit and throughout the state.

Q&A: Harl Tolbert and Dennis Atkinson

Julie O'Connor Monday, March 05, 2012

We spoke with WSU's Harl Tolbert, Associate VP for Technology Commercialization, and Dennis Atkinson, Director of Corporate Engagement, about the role of research commercialization at universities -- and the part WSU can play in revitalizing Detroit.

Global Talent Retention Initiative will keep jobs, innovators in Michigan

Amy Kuras Monday, March 05, 2012

Global talent retention is more than just keeping "brain drain" at bay. It's a critical issue in Michigan's economic development -- one that the Global Talent Retention Initiative seeks to address.

Michigan Turnaround Plan calls for increased investment in higher education

Renee McClelland Monday, March 05, 2012

At a hearing before the Michigan Senate Appropriations Subcommittee for Higher Education, Business Leaders for Michigan called for a shared commitment to higher education in Michigan and identified the state's public universities as a major asset that can be leveraged to grow our economy.

New handheld sensor detects toxins, deadly pathogens

Sandra Cameron Monday, February 06, 2012

nanoRETE, a Michigan-based start-up, has licensed a suite of technologies for detecting dangerous pathogens such as anthrax and tuberculosis in real-time using nanoparticle biosensors.

Treatment with light benefits Alzheimer�s patients, Wayne State University researcher finds

Wayne State University Monday, February 06, 2012

Exposure to light appears to have therapeutic effects on Alzheimer's disease patients, a WSU researcher has found.

Q&A: Jeff Mason, URC Executive Director

URC Monday, February 06, 2012

A "state of the union" report for Michigan's University Research Corridor from its executive director, Jeff Mason. We asked him about the URC's most intriguing new initiatives and why higher education is so important to our state's economic future.

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Spin-out closer to marketing process for identifying, treating bacterial infection

Renee McClelland Monday, January 09, 2012

Life Magnetics has developed a process that can identify a bacteria and test for the correct antibiotic within hours. It could improve patient outcomes, shorten hospital stays, reduce the spread of infection, and has the potential to save the health care industry tens of billions of dollars annually in the process.

Ultrafast laser technology created � and grown � in Michigan has global impact

Kathy Walsh and Layne Cameron Monday, January 09, 2012

Biophotonic Solutions, Inc. -- founded by MSU Professor Marcos Dantus -- has developed an ultrafast laser microscope that can "see" through skin, scan a large area for improvised explosive devices, and perform a non-invasive cancer screening. It could also bring invaluable attention and investment to advanced research initiatives in Michigan.

Q&A: Amy Cell, Senior Vice President of Talent Enhancement, MEDC

Amy Elliott Bragg Monday, January 09, 2012

We spoke with Amy Cell, Senior Vice President for Talent Enhancement at the MEDC, about Michigan's multi-pronged effort to attract, retain and develop talent in the state.

OcuSciences bringing world's first "vital sign" for retinal disease to market

Renee McClelland Monday, January 09, 2012

A U-M spin-out has developed an easy-to-use early detection device that could prevent the irreverisible cell damage that leads to vision impairment and blindness.

Early gap funding crucial bridge to commercializing university research technologies

Renee McClelland Monday, January 09, 2012

Over the past 5 years, URC institutions have announced an average of one new invention every day. This month, we highlight successful efforts to commercialize innovation and emerging technologies through the Michigan Universities Commercialization Initiative (MUCI).

DeNovo Sciences, are you a human take top prizes at Accelerate Michigan Innovation Competition

Renee McClelland Monday, December 05, 2011

A Michigan-based company and a team of entrepreneurs associated with the University of Michigan took top honors at the 2nd Annual Accelerate Michigan Innovation Competition's gala.

Research universities nurture strong corporate relationships

Amy Kuras Monday, December 05, 2011

Michigan's universities are engines of innovation, and thanks to programs at the three University Research Corridor institutions, companies large and small are tapping into that creative force to create new companies, new technologies, and new jobs.