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Diabetes affects more than 9% of Americans and costs over $300 billion in 2017 in USA. Medical therapies have limitations in treating diabetic patients with obesity due their common side effects of weight gain. Bariatric surgery has been proposed for treating diabetic patients with promising outcomes. In this project, we propose a novel method of intestinal electrical stimulation (IES) for treatin ...

Project Summary/Abstract Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a major respiratory pathogen in human infants and elderly individuals. RSV infection is the principal cause of hospitalization of infants, and is a leading cause of infant mortality worldwide. In elderly adults, RSV infection accounts for 10-15,000 deaths annually in the US alone. Despite the high impact of RSV, there is presently no li ...

PROJECT SUMMARY The aim of this proposal is to develop a small molecule suitable for long term systemic administration to prevent treat DRCurrent standard of care for diabetic retinopathyDRor other ocular diseases with an obvious dysfunctional microvasculature basisrely on treatment options that are inherently challenged with technical limitations and financial constraintsFor examplehigh costrequi ...

The Workforce Effectiveness Augmented Reality (WEAR) training program is an effective workforce solution. Our software platform combines three main focal points: learning theory, augmented reality (AR), and current USAF effective workforce training. This approach has two immediate applications we have identified based on the specific needs of two different Air Force bases (Tinker and Robins). The ...

This project aims to develop material that can selectively bind fluorinated contaminants via surface modification of a proprietary material. Specifically, the project will focus on the removal of perfluoocatnoic acid (PFOA) and perfluorooctane sulfonic acid (PFOS) which have been widely used for numerous purposes given their unique physical properties. The molecules tend to be both water, oil, and ...

Our group specializing in Micro Computer research of Small Arms aims to make the world’s first "Smart Gun", rifle- sensor integration and Integration of UAV interfaces to Small Arms. We have invented a novel way for a rifle to fire behind cover, or obstacles called the Side Strike Display (SSD) system; while also integrating Micro Computer capabilities to small arms. The Micro Computer Inte ...

Actovos is a proven existing commercial product that can be adapted with minimal technical risk to solve AFWerx Need 3441. Actovos can be customized to allow USAF to convey important information to their Airmen, maintain OpSec, and grow rapidly within other sectors. We intend to showcase how the Actovos Rapid Recall Messaging(ARRM)can be easily customized and deployed to increase AF Reserve tactic ...

By applying a thin film transistor (TFT) array to a flat panel display technology such as an organic light-emitting diode (OLED) display, current high-quality (high-resolution) display products including TV, Tablet PC, and smartphone screens have been successfully realized. However, the rigid and fragile TFT backplanes limit OLED display applications for flexible and wearable display products. The ...

PROJECT SUMMARY ABSTRACTSystemic lupus erythematosusSLEis a multifaceted autoimmune disease characterized by immune dysregulationdisabling symptoms and progressive organ damageRecognition and early treatment to prevent tissue and organ damage is challengingas signs and symptoms of high disease activity and clinical disease flare are captured after their occurrenceDespite clinical instruments of di ...

This proposal seeks funding to develop a small unmanned air system capable of operating indoors, in confined spaces while detecting and recognizing airborne chemical compounds. All the obstacle avoidance, flight control, chemical detection and chemical recognition are done onboard the small unmanned system, in real-time, providing rapid feedback to the operator. The Detection and Recognition of Ai ...