The Brookings Institution and Lisa Kuuttila: how a community innovation site is advancing entrepreneurship in Albuquerque
Lisa Kuuttila, CEO & Chief Economic Development Officer for UNM Rainforest Innovations, provided a commentary piece for the Brookings Institution on the development of the Lobo Rainforest Building and how […]
Circular Genomics announces new study linking circRNA to predicting patient response to clinical depression treatment
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 […]