2023 Innovation Awards Recognizes Achievements of UNM Inventors

On April 26, UNM Rainforest Innovations hosted its twentieth annual Innovation Awards to recognize the accomplishments of University of New Mexico (UNM) inventors who have received issued U.S. patents, registered […]
The University of New Mexico ranks on Top 100 Worldwide Universities Granted Utility Patents in 2022
The University of New Mexico (UNM) has ranked #81 on the Top 100 Worldwide Universities Granted Utility Patents in 2022, a list published by the National Academy of Inventors (NAI). In […]
Inventor Spotlight – Iming Chen, DVM, MS

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 […]
Inventor Spotlight – 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 […]
Board Members @ UNM Rainforest Innovations – Dr. John Stichman
UNM Rainforest Innovations is supported and guided by the diverse, entrepreneurial, and innovative members of the Board of Directors. Members of the Board are researchers, inventors, academics, administrators, business executives, […]
Inventor Spotlight – 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 […]
UNM Short Film Drifteen Wins Best Cinematography at the LGBTQ+ Los Angeles Film Festival
Drifteen is a short film produced, shot, and cut by University of New Mexico students in the Film & Digital Arts (FDA) Department and was directed by Matthew McDuffie, Professor […]
Inventor Spotlight – 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 […]
Inventor Spotlight – 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 […]
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 […]