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PROJECT SUMMARY Therapy for Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias (AD/ADRD), slow-progressing neurodegenerative diseases, remains elusive. Therapeutic approaches focusing on beta amyloid (Aβ) removal from the brain or on targeting genes for which strong associations between their polymorphism and AD/ADRD are established, have had a mixed record of success. We propose a novel strategy to rev ...

DESCRIPTION (provided by applicant): The overall objective of this STTR program is to develop an effective cancer vaccine based on class II T cell epitopes derived from four tumor-associated antigens (TAAs) that are commonly over-expressed in ovary-and breast-derived tumors. The role of CD4+ T cell in eliciting an anti-tumor response is critical. The development of tumor specific CTL and the ge ...

DESCRIPTION provided by applicant The mission of Bioniks is to develop and commercialize accurate low cost movement analysis systems for clinicians ergonomists athletic trainers and other professionals interested in quantifying human movement Our initial focus is on developing computer enhancements for inexpensive D cameras like the Microsoft Kinect These enhancements surpass the accura ...

Solar Particle Events (SPEs) represent a major hazard for extravehicular maneuvers by astronauts in Earth orbit, and for eventual manned interplanetary space travel. They can also harm aircraft avionics, communication and navigation. We propose to develop a system to aid forecasters in the prediction of such events, and in the identification/lengthening of "all clear" time periods when there is a ...

Solar Particle Events (SPEs) represent a major hazard for extravehicular maneuvers by astronauts in Earth orbit, and for eventual manned interplanetary space travel. They can also harm aircraft avionics, communication and navigation. We propose to develop a system to aid forecasters in the prediction of such events, and in the identification/lengthening of "all clear" time periods when there is ...

DESCRIPTION (provided by applicant): An Acoustic Device for Preventing Spine Surgery Complications A specific and immediate concern arises in spine surgery, where an inserted instrument can damage the structures around the spine. For example, a device can be advanced too far into the vertebral body, and can cause damage to the nearby spinal cord and spinal nerve roots. These complications occur d ...

It is critically important that a physics based ADR SAAT prototype be developed that can be refined and used across the community to study and analyze various remote (non-contact) orbital debris stabilization concepts and architectures prior to investing significant commercial or public funding into technology development, technology and system level demonstrations, and development and deployment ...

ABSTRACT This Phase I STTR is designed to evaluate the feasibility of using the OsteoFabtechnology platform for joint arthroplastyArthroFabdevicesspecifically targeting replacement of the small carpal bones in the wrist and hemiarthroplastyOsteoFabtechnology is the combination of Oxford Performance Materialsandaposproprietary formulation of polyetherketoneketoneOXPEKKpolymerand additive manufactur ...

PROJECT SUMMARY Radiation therapy is a widely used treatment modality for pelvic malignancies such as prostate and cervical cancer; however, the high doses needed to confer therapeutic benefit often inflict significant damage on the normal issue in and surrounding the radiation field. The most frequent complication of pelvic radiation is proctitis, which nearly all patients experience acutely and ...

PROJECT SUMMARYAmyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) is a fatal neurodegenerative disease resulting in the progressive loss of limb, trunk, and head and neck (bulbar) motor function and is the most common adult-onset motor neuron disease. The disease is characterized by significant across-patient heterogeneity in the onset region and in pattern and progression rate, making early and accurate diagnos ...