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	Teaching an Old Drug New Tricks Paul S. Hoffman, Ph.D. UVAPF 2011 Annual Report November 11, 2011 When it comes to the chemical structure of a drug, even a small improvement can make a big impact on its biological activity. University of Virginia professor of medicine Paul S. Hoffman, Ph.D., and collaborators offer a case in point with their modification of an existing treatment for diarrheal disease, which claims approximately 2 million lives each year. More
	Straightening Out Memory Chip Design Benton H. Calhoun, Ph.D. UVAPF 2011 Annual Report November 11, 2011 As transistors and other complex circuitry become smaller and thus more difficult to fabricate on a silicon chip, device manufacturers are running into significant physical design constraints, but Benton H. Calhoun, Ph.D., and graduate student Randy W. Mann have invented a new circuit blueprint that could solve these physical design challenges. More
	New Leadership Signals Expanded Role for UVAPF Michael P. Straightiff UVAPF 2011 Annual Report November 11, 2011 Michael P. Straightiff joined the University of Virginia Patent Foundation as director Sept. 21, bringing to the organization an expanded focus on business development and new-venture creation. More
	Smart Solutions Spell Success for U.Va. Spinoffs UVAPF 2011 Annual Report November 11, 2011 A round-up of accolades, product news, regulatory affairs milestones and other accomplishments by University of Virginia-related companies in Fiscal Year 2011. More
	Taking the 'Me' Out of Diabetes Management Boris P. Kovatchev, Ph.D. UVAPF 2011 Annual Report November 11, 2011 For his work on the artificial pancreas and other leading diabetes management technologies, the University of Virginia Patent Foundation selected Boris P. Kovatchev, Ph.D., as the 2011 Edlich-Henderson Inventor of the Year. More
	Helping Haiti reCOVER Anselmo G. Canfora UVAPF 2011 Annual Report November 11, 2011 Initiative reCOVER’s innovative “Breathe House” will be built this spring in the Haitian community of Bois l’Etat. More
	2011 Annual Report Online UVAPF 2011 Annual Report November 11, 2011 The University of Virginia Patent Foundation's 2011 annual report is now available online. More
	Michael P. Straightiff to Direct UVAPF UVAPF News Release September 19, 2011 Michael P. Straightiff has been named director of the University of Virginia Patent Foundation, effective Sept. 21. His appointment marks an important shift for the organization, as the Patent Foundation adopts an expanded focus on business development, said W. Mark Crowell, executive director and associate vice president for innovation partnerships and commercialization. More
	Crowell Present as President Obama Signs America Invents Act U.Va. Today September 16, 2011 The White House will stream live audio of the president's remarks, embedded here, beginning at 11:10 a.m. EDT today. More
	UVAPF Invites Researchers to Enjoy 'Beer and Biotech' UVAPF News Release August 12, 2011 The University of Virginia Patent Foundation will serve up cold beer with a side of biotechnology Aug. 18 as the host of this month's "Beer and Biotech." More