Circular Genomics announces new study linking circRNA to predicting patient response to clinical depression treatment
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Circular Genomics, a local startup commercializing circular RNA (circRNA) biomarker technology at the University of New Mexico, announced exciting results from a new study testing the effectiveness of circRNA as […]
Inventor Spotlight – Kannan Ramaiyan, PhD
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Research Associate Professor Department of Chemical & Biological Engineering Member, Center for Micro-Engineered Materials The University of New Mexico Active Startup: Sun Safe Technology, LLC Dr. Ramaiyan’s research areas […]
The Center for High Technology Materials (CHTM) Celebrates 40th Anniversary
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In 1983, the Center for High Technology Materials (CHTM) was established as one of UNM’s five Centers of Technical Excellence (CTE) by the New Mexico legislature. Now 40 years later, […]
Student Interns @ UNM Rainforest Innovations – Natasha Somoza
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This month’s featured intern is Natasha Somoza. She joined UNM Rainforest Innovations as a Student Office Assistant in September 2022, and she is currently transitioning to an Innovation Student Intern […]
Emerald Biotherapeutics Merges with Advanced Concepts in Biology
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Emerald Biotherapeutics is a new biotechnology group that has acquired technologies from several biotechnology companies. Their current pipeline focuses on rare neurodegenerative conditions and solid tumors desperately in need of new […]
Right to Start Seeks Support for Statement of Principles and Celebrates 3rd Anniversary
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The Right to Start Movement is seeking signers for their Statement of Principles. During the election season of 2024, they will deliver the Statement with all signatures to the U.S. […]
University Center Mentor Stacy Sacco Named Volunteer of the Month from the City of Albuquerque
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On April 13, Stacy Sacco was named Volunteer of the Month from the City of Albuquerque by Mayor Tim Keller. This monthly series showcases people who are making big impacts […]
Innovate ABQ Teeming with Possibilities
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Innovate ABQ was recently featured in an article by New Mexico Inno, highlighting the potentials of the site and the success of the Lobo Rainforest Building. The seven-acre innovation district, […]
Startup MNT SmartSolutions Reports Positive Findings from Preclinical Trial
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A local oral healthcare startup, MNT SmartSolutions, has been making big strides in the oral healthcare industry. Recent preclinical testing has validated the safety and efficacy of their nanotechnology-based toothbrush […]
Inventor Spotlight – Denis E. Bragin, PhD, FAHA
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Associate Professor Translational Neuroscience Lovelace Biomedical Research Institute Adjunct Associate Professor Department of Neurology Health Sciences Center School of Medicine The University of New Mexico Active Startup: ShearIT, LLC Dr. […]