Technology Novel Metabolite-Based Diagnostic Technology for Accurate Cavernous Angioma Identification and Risk Assessment Newly identified plasma metabolites linked to cavernous angioma, a neurovascular disease, using machine learning and multi-omics data to improve diagnostic precision and offer new insights for developing specific biomarkers The…
Technology Layered Quantum Diamond Sensors for Selective Detection and Nanoscale Spectroscopy of Biomolecules This technology is a layered device built on a diamond substrate that uses capture agents to trap specific biological or chemical targets while maintaining excellent nitrogen vacancy (NV) spin coherence…
Technology Prophylactic Strategy For C. Difficile Infection Prevention This technology is a prevention method for those at risk of C. difficile infection using a mutated strain of C. difficile that reduces toxicity and competes with virulent strains, offering…
Technology Treatment Adherence Tracking For Sleep Apnea A new mobile health tool for patients with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) using a novel CPAP adherence metric and enables tracking of lifestyle features to support behavior changes to optimize…
Technology Novel Delivery Platform For Controlled Release Of Bacterial Metabolites To Modulate The Immune System Conditioning of the immune system by the microbiome has received substantial attention for the scientific community in recent years. Microbial metabolites are being assessed as novel therapeutic tools for various…
Technology Computerized Adaptive Testing System For Real-Time Multidimensional Fatigability Assessment A computerized adaptive test using a bifactor model on tablet devices to measure fatigue relative to activity delivering personalized, real-time insights by integrating with electronic health records, helping clinicians make…
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Event Fireside Chat & Founders Story: Michael Polsky February 14, 2023 Hear from Invenergy founder and CEO, Michael Polsky as he digs into the special challenges he faced as a trailblazer in the energy industry, and how cultivating an entrepreneurial mindset...
News 10 Startups to Compete for Over $1 Million at 30th Annual Edward L. Kaplan, ’71, New Venture Challenge Finals The Polsky Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation today announced the 10 teams advancing to the finals of the 30th annual Edward L. Kaplan, ’71, New Venture Challenge (NVC), the Chicago Booth School...
News $2.1 Million Awarded at the 2026 Edward L. Kaplan, ’71, New Venture Challenge; Cancer Pathology AI Company Takes First Slideflow Labs, a cancer pathology AI company, has won first place at the 30th Annual Edward L. Kaplan, ’71, New Venture Challenge (NVC), during which $2.1 million was awarded to...
News Record-Breaking $435,000 Awarded at 19th Annual Global New Venture Challenge; Phinorm, Morton Labs Tie for First Place Phinorm provides on-device drone detection software for defense sensors, while Morton Labs is building computational infrastructure to accelerate fusion energy research. The Polsky Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation today announced...
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