FEATURED NEWS

IAN MCCLURE TO LEAD HEALTHCARE INNOVATION

AT UK HEALTHCARE, EXPANDING IMPACT

THROUGH UK INNOVATE

UK Innovate is expanding its resources and programs with a new focus on healthcare innovation. Ian D. McClure, Associate Vice President for Research, Innovation, and Economic Impact, will also take on the role of Vice President of Innovation at UK HealthCare to lead this important initiative. 


"UK HealthCare has the opportunity to be an innovation-forward thought leader on a regional and national level, but most importantly in ways that improve the health of the state we serve and seek to advance," said Ian.  

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DR. ILHEM MESSAOUDI NAMED UK'S NEW

ACTING VICE PRESIDENT FOR RESEARCH

Ilhem Messaoudi, PhD, has been named acting vice president for research at the University of Kentucky, following the leadership of Lisa Cassis, PhD, who recently stepped down to return to faculty.


Dr. Messaoudi, a researcher and chair of microbiology, immunology and molecular genetics, has made significant strides in infectious disease research and fostering interdisciplinary collaboration.

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UK’S ESTATE WHISKEY ALLIANCE® ORGANIZATION ANNOUNCES FOUNDING MEMBERS

The University of Kentucky (UK) has announced the founding members of the Estate Whiskey Alliance® (EWA), a global consortium focused on local sourcing and sustainable production in the whiskey industry. Established by UK and UK Innovate, the EWA unites seven founding members to drive research and education in estate whiskey production.

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UPCOMING EVENTS

JOIN US AT PATENT PALOOZA! ON OCTOBER 15 

Tuesday, October 15, 2024 

4:00 – 6:00 pm ET 

Ballroom 212A 

Gatton Student Center 


Join us as we recognize the incredible achievements of UK innovators, including successful IP and commercialization deals, SBIR/STTR awards and the completion of entrepreneurship programs for fiscal year 2024.  

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HONOREES LIST

COFFEE SCIENCE UNFILTERED:

A UK EDUCATIONAL SERIES - SESSION TWO

Join us for the second session of "Coffee Science Unfiltered: A UK Educational Series" at the University of Kentucky on Friday, October 4, 2024, from 7:30 to 9:00 am ET at The Food Connection Kitchen (Room 232 in The 90).

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COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

#ICYMI

GROWING THROUGH SOCIAL INNOVATION WEBINAR

Missed last month’s "Growing Through Social Innovation" webinar? Don’t worry—we’ve got you covered! Dive into the full discussion now available on our YouTube channel. Gain insights from leading experts across the US, UK and Canada as they explore the multifaceted impact of social innovation.


To learn more and register for our next session on Thursday, November 14, 12:00 – 1:00 pm ET, visit the landing page below.

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STAFF ANNOUNCEMENTS

NEW STAFF MEMBER:

FENI KADAKIA


Feni is a Commercialization Manager for UK Innovate, where she supports technologies in the drug discovery and development space. She is also the UK MidSouth REACH Hub Project Manager, focusing on turning UK discoveries into products that improve patient care. Feni holds a B.S. in neuroscience from The Ohio State University and a Ph.D. in neuroscience from the University of Cincinnati.

NEW STUDENT EMPLOYEE:

ANNA CLAIRE MILLER


Anna Claire is a Marketing & Communications Student Associate at UK Innovate. She is a junior at the University of Kentucky, majoring in integrated strategic communication with a minor in environmental and sustainability studies.

NEW STUDENT EMPLOYEE:

SHEM ODHIAMBO


Shem is a fellow with the Innovation Connect team at UK Innovate. He holds a Bachelor of Science in health services management and is currently pursuing a Master of Science in supply chain management at the University of Kentucky. 

NEW STUDENT EMPLOYEE:

CHRISTOPHER WHITLEY


Christopher is a fellow with the Marketing & Communications team at UK Innovate. He is a graduate student at the University of Kentucky, pursuing a Master of Science in marketing. He holds a B.B.A. in marketing research and analytics and business administration from Eastern Kentucky University.

BY THE NUMBERS

FY 2025

(THROUGH 08/31/2024)

U.S. PATENTS ISSUED

AUGUST 2024

12,037,555 Biomass fuel slurry and method of making the same (issued July 2024)

Kunlei Liu, Heather Nikolic


12,065,507 Compunds and methods for use in connection with opioid use disorders

Chang-Guo Zhan, Chunhui Zhang, Fang Zheng 

LICENSES/OPTIONS EXECUTED

AUGUST 2024

Alameda County (California) Behavioral Health Care Services

John Lyons


Chan-Chuan Fang

Nora Warshawsky


District of Columbia Child and Family Services Agency (executed July 2024)

John Lyons


KidsPeace

John Lyons


Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center

Todd Burus, Pamela Hull, Lee Park


New York University

Todd Burus, Pamela Hull, Lee Park


University of Nebraska

Todd Burus, Pamela Hull, Lee Park


University of Pannsylvania

Todd Burus, Pamela Hull, Lee Park


Vanderbilt University Medical Center

John Lyons


Vermont Department of Mental Health

John Lyons

JOB POSTINGS

DATA MANAGEMENT ANALYST

Are you detail-oriented and looking to advance your career in data management? UK Innovate is hiring a Data Management Analyst! In this role, you’ll manage intellectual property and agreement data entry, including creating and updating accounts in our invention management system and recording financial documents related to patent expenses and revenues.


Deadline to Apply: 09/26/2024 

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OPPORTUNITIES

LAUNCH BLUE LEARNING LABS


Launch Blue has launched FREE on-demand Learning Lab courses. Looking to learn more about sales, marketing and branding, legal aspects of launching a startup and more? Check out Learning Labs. 

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EVENTS

Startup Breakfast

Wednesday, October 2

DV8 Kitchen - East End

Launch Blue Virtual Office Hours

Every Friday, 12:30 - 1:30 pm ET

Virtual


SBIR Unplugged

Third Thursday, 4:00 pm ET

Virtual

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