Iming Chen, DVM, MS Research Professor Department of Pathology Member, Cellular and Molecular Oncology Research Program Member, UNM Comprehensive Cancer Center The University of New Mexico Dr. Chen’s research areas include: Using the comprehensive genomic technologies to discover new genetic abnormalities in acute lymphocytic leukemia that may serve as diagnostic and therapeutic targets. Co-PI member in a multidisciplinary team of clinicians and scientists who are on several different NCI and …Read More
Eight U.S. Patents Issued to UNM Rainforest Innovations for UNM Technologies in January, February, and March
The U.S. Patent & Trademark Office (USPTO) recently issued eight U.S. patents to UNM Rainforest Innovations during the months of January, February, and March for technologies invented at the University of New Mexico. The patents, issued during UNM Rainforest Innovations’ 2023 fiscal third quarter, are for a variety of technologies created by researchers in the Departments of Neurology; Pharmacy; Pathology; Nanoscience & Microsystems; Computer Science; Chemical & Biological Engineering; Electrical …Read More
Tito Busani, Ph.D.
Tito Busani, Ph.D. Assistant Professor Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering Member, Center for High Technology Materials The University of New Mexico Dr. Busani’s research areas include: Nano Acousto-Optic and Electronic Materials Advance Lithography and metrology Quantum Sensing Photovoltaics ISSUED U.S. PATENTS (UNM-AFFILIATED) 10,840,092 Atomic Force Microscopy Based on Nanowire Tips for High Aspect Ratio Nanoscale Metrology/Confocal Microscopy, issued November 17, 2020 11,002,758 Rugged, Single Crystal Wide-Band-Gap-Material-Scanning-Tunneling Microscopy/Lithography Tips, issued …Read More
UNM partners to present Entrepreneurship Bootcamp for Native American Veterans
The University of New Mexico is partnering with Hesperus and Syracuse University D’Aniello Institute for Veterans & Military Families to bring an Entrepreneurship Bootcamp to Native American Veterans (EBV-NAV) in New Mexico and the Southwest Region of the United States. The week-long in-person event takes place in Albuquerque on April 17-21, at the Lobo Rainforest Building and is open to Native American Veterans from New Mexico and the Southwest Region of the United States with a …Read More
Sascha R.A. Alles, Ph.D.
Sascha R.A. Alles, Ph.D. Assistant Professor Department of Anesthesiology & Critical Care Medicine The University of New Mexico Active Startup: Neurochronix, Inc Dr. Alles’ research areas include: Chronic pain Sensory neurons Spinal cord Ion channels Translational neuroscience PENDING U.S. PATENT APPLICATIONS (UNM-AFFILIATED) Development of Novel Human Induced Pluripotent Stem Cell Derived (hiPSC) Sensory Neuron Lines from Pain Patient Blood Samples Compositions and Methods for Alleviating Pain Humanized Non-Opioid Composition and …Read More
UNM Inventor Dr. Sakineh Chabi Receives 2023 AFOSR Young Investigator Award
Dr. Sakineh Chabi is the recipient of the 2023 Air Force Office of Scientific Research (AFOSR) Young Investigator Research Program (YIP) award. Honorees receive three-year grants of up to $450,000 and she is one of just 58 scientists and engineers chosen for the award. Dr. Chabi serves as an assistant professor in the University of New Mexico Department of Mechanical Engineering and her research areas include two-dimensional silicon carbide, graphene …Read More
Nine U.S. Patents Issued to UNM Rainforest Innovations for UNM Technologies in October, November, and December
The U.S. Patent & Trademark Office (USPTO) recently issued nine U.S. patents to UNM Rainforest Innovations during the months of October, November, and December for technologies invented at the University of New Mexico. The patents, issued during UNM Rainforest Innovations’ 2023 fiscal second quarter, are for a variety of technologies created by researchers in the Departments of Internal Medicine – Division of Infectious Diseases; Oncology; Molecular Genetics & Microbiology; Pharmaceutical …Read More
Lydia Tapia, PhD
Lydia Tapia, PhD Professor and Chair Department of Computer Science The University of New Mexico Dr. Tapia’s research areas include: Robotic motion planning Computational biology Machine learning ISSUED U.S. PATENT (UNM-AFFILIATED) 9,828,107 Redundant Component and Intelligent Computerized Control System for Multi-rotor VTOL Aircraft, issued November 28, 2017
Jonathan Owen, M.D.
Jonathan Owen, M.D. Associate Professor, Department of Internal Medicine The University of New Mexico Dr. Owen’s research interests include: Percutaneous endovascular arteriovenous fistulas Hypertension CO-Investigator on the TRIDENT study which is creating a tissue database for research into diabetic nephropathy CO-Investigator on the REGEN study examining stem cells in diabetic nephropathy Safety and best practices of kidney biopsies PENDING U.S. PATENT APPLICATIONS (UNM-AFFILIATED) Magnetic Snare Endovascular Catheter System for Central …Read More
Growing an innovation rainforest in New Mexico
New Mexico is in an exciting position when it comes to new business innovation, and there’s an opportunity and a need for everyone in the state to be involved. Innovation enables new ideas to be transformed into practical products, and it’s spawned by an environment that values those ideas, connects people with relevant skills, and enables products to be tested, refined, and sold. Ten years ago, I read a new …Read More