U Chicago’s Philanthropic-supported proof of concept fund delivers $40,000 to move a streamlined approach to clinical trials
Thirteen-year-old Gilberto is suffering from refractory neuroblastoma, a tumor of the sympathetic nervous system that has dissipated throughout his body. Recently, he hit a roadblock in his treatment that is all too common at hospitals and clinics around the country. His doctor wanted to enroll Gilberto in a clinical trial. Alas, the trial was not […]
University of California Office of the President announces new round of POC Commercialization Gap Grants
The UC Office of the President’s Proof of Concept (PoC) Commercialization Gap Grants program funds promising innovations that are nearly ripe for the market, but require one last round of testing or demonstration to prove commercial viability. Then investors and industry partners, perhaps, will come calling. A total of $2.6M was awarded to 22 researchers at six […]