RUTGERS INNOVATIONS

Rutgers Office for Research proudly presents Rutgers Innovations, a bulletin that provides updates on Rutgers technologies and highlights collaborative and partnership opportunities for intellectual property-based assets.

2025 Rutgers Innovation Awards

RIA Seeks Your Industry Expertise

The Rutgers Innovation Awards (RIA) recognize researchers who have translated world-class research into inventions or innovations that benefit society. We are seeking industry experts (reviewers) to evaluate submitted applications. There is also the opportunity to sponsor the event. Reach out to Eusebio (EZ) Pires for more details (eusebio.pires@rutgers.edu).

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Novel FISH diagnostic probes predict early esophageal malignancy

Using novel DNA probes and fluorescence in-situ hybridization (FISH) assay, Rutgers inventors were able to detect abnormal chromosomal events in human esophageal adenocarcinoma. This is a first of its kind genetic test to provide an objective cancer screening tool in patients with diagnosis of Barrett’s epithelium metaplasia, low grade and indeterminate type dysplasia.

Metallization of Plastics via Sacrificial Nanotransfer

Researchers at Rutgers University have developed a scalable technique to metallize plastics via Sacrificial Nanotransfer, an example of which is highlighted in the image above. The metallic coating on the plastics exhibits improved durability, adhesion, and uniformity. Further, the metallic coating may be any suitable metallic material for desired conductivity, inertness, reflectivity, magnetism, or aesthetic appeal.

Resistance-Based Radio Frequency (RF) Sensing Using Quantum Materials

Rutgers University researchers have developed a resistance-based sensing method as an alternative to RF sensing. The technology utilizes thin films made of quantum materials, which demonstrate rapid change in resistance while interacting with RF radiation. This method is more power efficient compared to RF receiver chips and enables the detection of a broader range of frequencies with faster response times.

Rutgers Scarlet Sunrise Bi-Color Grape Tomato

Scarlet Sunrise bi-color grape tomato is a new and unique variety of grape tomato, which was created through traditional plant breeding. The variety has attractive grape-pear shaped bi-color (red and yellow) fruit, which are firm, crack-resistant, flavorful, with good shelf life and expected good shipping qualities. The plants are vigorous, high-yielding, and indeterminate in nature.

Startups

Startups incorporated from technologies developed at Rutgers University

NanoNewron

Carrying Biologics Across the Blood-Brain Barrier: A Novel Approach to Alzheimer’s Disease

Many degenerative CNS diseases could be treated successfully with biologics. Unfortunately, biologics do not cross the blood-brain barrier. Rutgers startup NanoNewron has developed a series of humanized camelid nanobodies (NewroBus Technology) that can carry biologics across this barrier, exploiting Transferrin receptor 1-mediated transcytosis.

Derisked Through Commercial Grants

Available technologies that received Rutgers Bridge Funding awards

Sensor‐based Real‐time Tracking‐game for Ankle Proprioception

Researchers have developed software and a system for practicing and assessing proprioceptive performance, specifically movement of the ankle joint. An accurate, reliable, quick, engaging, and standard test that doesn’t require specialized equipment. Results are sensitive to age-related changes in proprioception.

Learn more about Rutgers Innovations

Contact Eusebio Pires, PhD, MBA at marketingbd@research.rutgers.edu

for business development and partnering opportunities.

Rutgers Technology Transfer is part of the Office for Research.