Award Year / Program / Phase:2008 / SBIR / Phase I
Agency:HHS
Principal Investigator:
Award Amount:$100,000.00
Abstract:
DESCRIPTION (provided by applicant): Our long-term research goal is to develop an ophthalmic, nanofiber-based, biodegradable device that will provide extended release of therapeutic agents to the posterior segment of the eye via transscleral and intravitr
eal approaches. This platform device will… More
This Small Business Innovation Research Phase I submission proposes to design and produce nanofiber-based corneal tissue scaffolds to treat corneal diseases, the second most common cause of blindness worldwide, affecting 10-15 million people. This innovative approach uses electrospun mats from… More