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Swabseq Universal Pathogen Diagnostic Platform (Case No. 2026-121)

Summary: UCLA researchers in the Department of Computer Science have developed a next-generation universal pathogen diagnostic platform combining scalable genomic sequencing, simplified laboratory workflows, and integrated logistics infrastructure to enable rapid, low-cost, high-throughput infectious disease detection. Background: The rise of pathogen-specific...

Published: 6/5/2026 | Inventor(s): Eleazar Eskin, Valerie Arboleda, Chongyuan Luo, Taryn Jakub, Traci Toy

Keywords(s): AI-guided diagnostics, Assay, Computer-Aided Diagnosis, COVID-19, Diagnostic Markers & Platforms, diagnostic platforms, Diagnostic Test, diagnostics, Infectious Diseases, Infrastructure, Medical diagnostics, metagenomic diagnostic platform, Pathogen, platform technology, scalable platform

Category(s): Therapeutics > Infectious Diseases, Therapeutics > Infectious Diseases > COVID, Software & Algorithms > Digital Health, Software & Algorithms, Platforms > Diagnostic Platform Technologies, Platforms, Diagnostic Markers, Diagnostic Markers > Targets And Assays

Summary: A UCLA researcher in the Department of Medicine, Hematology Oncology has developed a computational framework to model subcellular orientation for spatial biology Background: Spatial biology allows researchers to map the coordinates of proteins with subcellular resolution, revolutionizing our understanding of disease. Critical cellular processes...

Published: 6/3/2026 | Inventor(s): Katie Campbell, Daniel Chen, Taejus Yee

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Category(s): Diagnostic Markers, Diagnostic Markers > Immunology, Diagnostic Markers > Cancer, Platforms, Platforms > Diagnostic Platform Technologies, Software & Algorithms, Software & Algorithms > Image Processing, Software & Algorithms > Programs, Software & Algorithms > Bioinformatics, Software & Algorithms > Data Analytics, Software & Algorithms > Digital Health

Highly Miniaturized Closed-Loop Biosensing and Drug Delivery (Case No. 2025-276)

Summary: UCLA researchers in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering have developed an implantable closed-loop system that integrates electrochemical biosensing, wireless signal transmission, and programmable drug release. Background: Conventional disease management systems rely on single-point measurements and discrete interval drug...

Published: 2/5/2026 | Inventor(s): Aydin Babakhani, Iman Habibagahi, Hamid Jafarisharemi, Roshan Mathews

Keywords(s): biomedical implantation, biomedical sensors, Drug Delivery, Drug monitoring, Implant (Medicine), implantable sensors, Medical Device, minimally invasive drug delivery systems, on-demand drug delivery, personalized dose assessment, Smart medical device, Therapeutics, wearable, wearable electronics, wearable medical device, wearable medical devices, wearable sensors, wearable sensors for health, Wireless, wireless communication

Category(s): Life Science Research Tools, Electrical, Medical Devices, Platforms > Diagnostic Platform Technologies, Platforms > Drug Delivery, Platforms

An Acoustic Device for Large Area Single Cell Trapping and Selective Release (Case No. 2025-047)

Summary: UCLA researchers in the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering have developed an acoustic microfluidic platform that offers a cost-effective and practical approach for handling individual cells at the microscale. Background: Single-cell manipulation is essential for understanding cellular behavior, disease progression, and therapeutic...

Published: 1/13/2026 | Inventor(s): Pei-Yu Chiou, Xiang Zhang

Keywords(s): acoustic microfluidics, acoustic potential wells, acoustics, cell proliferation, cell viability, Diagnostic Platform Technologies (E.G. Microfluidics), diagnostic platforms, Digital Microfluidics, disposable microfluidic platforms, high throughput, high throughput assays, high throughput testing, High-Content Screening, high-throughput cell handling, low-cost fabrication, MEMS, MEMS metasurface, micro-electromechanical systems (MEMS), Microfluidics, Microfluidics And Mem's, Microfluidics Dielectrophoresis, Microfluidics Multi-Band Device, Microfluidics Nanosphere, near-infrared laser, photolithography-free fabrication, research instrumentation, scalable platform, single cell analysis, single cell analysis and testing, Single cell data, single-cell handling, single-cell manipulation, single-cell resolution, single-cell trapping

Category(s): Chemical, Chemical > Chemical Processing & Manufacturing, Chemical > Instrumentation & Analysis, Diagnostic Markers, Diagnostic Markers > Targets And Assays, Diagnostic Markers > Immunology, Diagnostic Markers > Cancer, Life Science Research Tools, Life Science Research Tools > Lab Equipment, Life Science Research Tools > Microfluidics And Mems, Life Science Research Tools > Research Methods, Mechanical, Mechanical > Instrumentation, Platforms, Platforms > Diagnostic Platform Technologies

RSA-Wearable Alertness Detecting Device (Case No. 2025-245)

Summary: UCLA researchers from the Department of Medicine-Pulmonary Disease have developed a novel wearable device to detect alertness and predict the onset of sleep for improved safety. Background: Hypersomnia and excessive daytime sleepiness (EDS) are both symptoms of a broad class of sleeping disorders including obstructive sleep apnea (OSA),...

Published: 2/27/2026 | Inventor(s): Ravi Aysola

Keywords(s): Biomonitoring, Computer Monitor, continuous sleep monitoring, CPAP, Gene Block, non-invasive monitoring, patient outcome, Philips, public health monitoring, remote monitoring, remote patient analysis, remote patient monitoring (RPM), Remote Sensing, sleep apnea, sleep monitoring, sleep monitoring and health, wearable, wearable electronics, wearable medical device, wearable medical devices, wearable sensors, wearable sensors for health

Category(s): Medical Devices, Medical Devices > Monitoring And Recording Systems, Medical Devices > Hospital Systems, Electrical, Electrical > Sensors, Electrical > Flexible Electronics, Platforms, Software & Algorithms, Software & Algorithms > Digital Health, Software & Algorithms > Data Analytics

Interactive Systems and Methods for Identifying Target Proteins in Drug Discovery (Case No. 2025-098)

Summary: UCLA researchers from the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering have developed a novel computational system for target protein identification, enabling integrative drug discovery. Background: Target identification (Target ID) in drug discovery involves the identification and evaluation of protein candidates that could interact...

Published: 10/1/2025 | Inventor(s): Xiang Chen, Youngseung Jeon, Christopher Hwang, Ziwen Li, Jesus Campagna, Varghese John, Whitaker Cohn, Eunice Jun

Keywords(s): AI-driven drug discovery, Alzheimer’s disease target discovery, Bioinformatics software platform, Drug, Drug Discovery, Functional annotation of proteins, High-throughput docking, large language models (LLMs), Ligand-protein docking, Mechanism-of-action prediction, Molecular docking simulation, Multi-criteria decision support, Neurodegenerative disease therapeutics, Pathway-centric drug targeting, personalized medicine, PPI-Comparator, PPI-Explorer, Protein structure prediction, Protein-protein interaction (PPI) analysis, Rational drug design, Retrieval-augmented generation (RAG), Semantic similarity modeling, Small molecule screening, Systems biology interface, Target identification (Target ID), Therapeutic impact modeling, User-guided AI exploration

Category(s): Software & Algorithms, Software & Algorithms > AI Algorithms, Software & Algorithms > Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Software & Algorithms > Digital Health, Life Science Research Tools, Life Science Research Tools > Research Methods, Platforms, Platforms > Drug Delivery

Discrete Approximation of Permanent Magnet Arrays (Case No. 2025-203)

Summary: UCLA researchers have created a cost-effective method to prototype complex magnet arrays using simple cube magnets and 3D-printed supports, enabling faster and safer development of advanced robotic, medical, and mechatronic systems. Background: Permanent magnets are widely used in mechatronic systems, such as motors, robotic grippers, medical...

Published: 4/17/2026 | Inventor(s): Tyler Clites, He Kai Lim, Will Flanagan, Cameron Taylor

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Category(s): Materials, Materials > Functional Materials, Medical Devices, Mechanical, Mechanical > Robotics, Platforms, Platforms > Drug Delivery, Medical Devices > Medical Imaging, Life Science Research Tools, Life Science Research Tools > Research Methods

Methods of Dealkenylative Amination and Azidation (UCLA Case No. 2024-032)

UCLA researchers led by Professor Ohyun Kwon have developed a toolkit for organic synthesis, providing chemists with a robust, selective, and practical solution for the construction of amine and azide functionalities via innovative dealkenylative strategies, opening new avenues in drug discovery and complex molecule assembly. The dealkenylative amination...

Published: 9/12/2025 | Inventor(s): Ohyun Kwon

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Category(s): Platforms, Life Science Research Tools

Structure-Based Design of Antisense Oligonucleotide Drugs (UCLA Case No. 2020-916)

UCLA researchers led by Professor Feng Guo have developed a next-generation platform for designing antisense oligonucleotide (ASO) therapeutics using RNA structure as a blueprint, achieving enhanced specificity, efficacy, and versatility for the treatment of a wide spectrum of genetic and infectious diseases. INNOVATION: UCLA researchers in the Department...

Published: 9/12/2025 | Inventor(s): Feng Guo, Vaithilingaraja Arumugaswami

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Category(s): Platforms, Therapeutics > Infectious Diseases, Therapeutics > Genetic Diseases

Synthetic Notch Receptors for Use in Customized Spatial Control of Multiple Gene Expressions and Uses Thereof (UCLA Case No. 2023-261)

Researchers at UCLA and USC have developed a modular invention that enables customized spatial control of multiple gene expressions in living cells using synthetic Notch (synNotch) receptors, with broad applications in tissue engineering, synthetic morphogenesis, and regenerative medicine. BACKGROUND: Precise spatial control of gene expression is fundamental...

Published: 9/11/2025 | Inventor(s): Song Li

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Category(s): Platforms, Life Science Research Tools > Research Methods

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