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Dr. Vineet Gupta presents a plaque to Dr. Chris Zahner, shaking his hand. Dr. Sundeep Mattamana is pictured behind them.

April 2025 Updates from the Office of Innovation

Presentation and Patent Awards

Last month, The Office of Innovation and Commercialization hosted a presentation by Sundeep Mattamana, PhD, MBA, Executive Director for Technology Development and Transfer: “Navigating Invention Disclosures.” He discussed identifying issues, the submission filing process and guidelines, and the benefits of commercialization. 

At the end of the session, the office presented patent awards to William (Sam) Fagg, PhD; Rong Fang, MD, PhD, MS; Edward Kraft; and Christopher Zahner, MD. Congratulations! 

As an inventor, it is important to: 

  • Submit a detailed invention disclosure and participate in patent filing 
  • Assist with development of your marketing materials 
  • Help identify licensees

The Office of Innovation can help with Material Transfer Agreements, Confidential Disclosure Agreements, Sponsored Research Agreements, Invention Disclosures, Patent filings and source money from funding and grants!

Contact the office: innovate@utmb.edu

Upcoming Innovations Events

April 2025 Open House

"Alternate Sources of Funding: Two UTMB Success Stories"

Details coming soon

Office Spotlight

News

Office of Faculty Affairs

Dr. Vineet Gupta presents a plaque to Dr. Chris Zahner, shaking his hand. Dr. Sundeep Mattamana is pictured behind them.

April 2025 Updates from the Office of Innovation

Presentation and Patent Awards

Last month, The Office of Innovation and Commercialization hosted a presentation by Sundeep Mattamana, PhD, MBA, Executive Director for Technology Development and Transfer: “Navigating Invention Disclosures.” He discussed identifying issues, the submission filing process and guidelines, and the benefits of commercialization. 

At the end of the session, the office presented patent awards to William (Sam) Fagg, PhD; Rong Fang, MD, PhD, MS; Edward Kraft; and Christopher Zahner, MD. Congratulations! 

As an inventor, it is important to: 

  • Submit a detailed invention disclosure and participate in patent filing 
  • Assist with development of your marketing materials 
  • Help identify licensees

The Office of Innovation can help with Material Transfer Agreements, Confidential Disclosure Agreements, Sponsored Research Agreements, Invention Disclosures, Patent filings and source money from funding and grants!

Contact the office: innovate@utmb.edu

Upcoming Innovations Events

April 2025 Open House

"Alternate Sources of Funding: Two UTMB Success Stories"

Details coming soon

Health Education Center (HEC)

Dr. Vineet Gupta presents a plaque to Dr. Chris Zahner, shaking his hand. Dr. Sundeep Mattamana is pictured behind them.

April 2025 Updates from the Office of Innovation

Presentation and Patent Awards

Last month, The Office of Innovation and Commercialization hosted a presentation by Sundeep Mattamana, PhD, MBA, Executive Director for Technology Development and Transfer: “Navigating Invention Disclosures.” He discussed identifying issues, the submission filing process and guidelines, and the benefits of commercialization. 

At the end of the session, the office presented patent awards to William (Sam) Fagg, PhD; Rong Fang, MD, PhD, MS; Edward Kraft; and Christopher Zahner, MD. Congratulations! 

As an inventor, it is important to: 

  • Submit a detailed invention disclosure and participate in patent filing 
  • Assist with development of your marketing materials 
  • Help identify licensees

The Office of Innovation can help with Material Transfer Agreements, Confidential Disclosure Agreements, Sponsored Research Agreements, Invention Disclosures, Patent filings and source money from funding and grants!

Contact the office: innovate@utmb.edu

Upcoming Innovations Events

April 2025 Open House

"Alternate Sources of Funding: Two UTMB Success Stories"

Details coming soon

Appointments & Promotions

Dr. Vineet Gupta presents a plaque to Dr. Chris Zahner, shaking his hand. Dr. Sundeep Mattamana is pictured behind them.

April 2025 Updates from the Office of Innovation

Presentation and Patent Awards

Last month, The Office of Innovation and Commercialization hosted a presentation by Sundeep Mattamana, PhD, MBA, Executive Director for Technology Development and Transfer: “Navigating Invention Disclosures.” He discussed identifying issues, the submission filing process and guidelines, and the benefits of commercialization. 

At the end of the session, the office presented patent awards to William (Sam) Fagg, PhD; Rong Fang, MD, PhD, MS; Edward Kraft; and Christopher Zahner, MD. Congratulations! 

As an inventor, it is important to: 

  • Submit a detailed invention disclosure and participate in patent filing 
  • Assist with development of your marketing materials 
  • Help identify licensees

The Office of Innovation can help with Material Transfer Agreements, Confidential Disclosure Agreements, Sponsored Research Agreements, Invention Disclosures, Patent filings and source money from funding and grants!

Contact the office: innovate@utmb.edu

Upcoming Innovations Events

April 2025 Open House

"Alternate Sources of Funding: Two UTMB Success Stories"

Details coming soon

Highlights from Around Our Schools

New Grants

Dr. Vineet Gupta presents a plaque to Dr. Chris Zahner, shaking his hand. Dr. Sundeep Mattamana is pictured behind them.

April 2025 Updates from the Office of Innovation

Presentation and Patent Awards

Last month, The Office of Innovation and Commercialization hosted a presentation by Sundeep Mattamana, PhD, MBA, Executive Director for Technology Development and Transfer: “Navigating Invention Disclosures.” He discussed identifying issues, the submission filing process and guidelines, and the benefits of commercialization. 

At the end of the session, the office presented patent awards to William (Sam) Fagg, PhD; Rong Fang, MD, PhD, MS; Edward Kraft; and Christopher Zahner, MD. Congratulations! 

As an inventor, it is important to: 

  • Submit a detailed invention disclosure and participate in patent filing 
  • Assist with development of your marketing materials 
  • Help identify licensees

The Office of Innovation can help with Material Transfer Agreements, Confidential Disclosure Agreements, Sponsored Research Agreements, Invention Disclosures, Patent filings and source money from funding and grants!

Contact the office: innovate@utmb.edu

Upcoming Innovations Events

April 2025 Open House

"Alternate Sources of Funding: Two UTMB Success Stories"

Details coming soon

Events

Open House

Office of Biostatistics Open House

, 2025 - - Galveston, TX 77555 United States

The Office of Biostatistics (OBIOS) will host an open house for the UTMB community to learn more about their office and services. OBIOS collaborates with departments and centers across UTMB to support impactful public health and clinical research.

GSBS Research Expo 25 on a dark teal circle logo

GSBS Research Expo

, 2025 - - Galveston, TX 77555 United States

The Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences has announced the date for the 2025 GSBS Research Expo. The expo provides an opportunity for GSBS trainees to present their research, network with faculty and trainees from across the UTMB campus, and more.

News and Awards

Dr. Vineet Gupta presents a plaque to Dr. Chris Zahner, shaking his hand. Dr. Sundeep Mattamana is pictured behind them.

April 2025 Updates from the Office of Innovation

Presentation and Patent Awards

Last month, The Office of Innovation and Commercialization hosted a presentation by Sundeep Mattamana, PhD, MBA, Executive Director for Technology Development and Transfer: “Navigating Invention Disclosures.” He discussed identifying issues, the submission filing process and guidelines, and the benefits of commercialization. 

At the end of the session, the office presented patent awards to William (Sam) Fagg, PhD; Rong Fang, MD, PhD, MS; Edward Kraft; and Christopher Zahner, MD. Congratulations! 

As an inventor, it is important to: 

  • Submit a detailed invention disclosure and participate in patent filing 
  • Assist with development of your marketing materials 
  • Help identify licensees

The Office of Innovation can help with Material Transfer Agreements, Confidential Disclosure Agreements, Sponsored Research Agreements, Invention Disclosures, Patent filings and source money from funding and grants!

Contact the office: innovate@utmb.edu

Upcoming Innovations Events

April 2025 Open House

"Alternate Sources of Funding: Two UTMB Success Stories"

Details coming soon

Research and Innovations

News and Events

Dr. Vineet Gupta presents a plaque to Dr. Chris Zahner, shaking his hand. Dr. Sundeep Mattamana is pictured behind them.

April 2025 Updates from the Office of Innovation

Presentation and Patent Awards

Last month, The Office of Innovation and Commercialization hosted a presentation by Sundeep Mattamana, PhD, MBA, Executive Director for Technology Development and Transfer: “Navigating Invention Disclosures.” He discussed identifying issues, the submission filing process and guidelines, and the benefits of commercialization. 

At the end of the session, the office presented patent awards to William (Sam) Fagg, PhD; Rong Fang, MD, PhD, MS; Edward Kraft; and Christopher Zahner, MD. Congratulations! 

As an inventor, it is important to: 

  • Submit a detailed invention disclosure and participate in patent filing 
  • Assist with development of your marketing materials 
  • Help identify licensees

The Office of Innovation can help with Material Transfer Agreements, Confidential Disclosure Agreements, Sponsored Research Agreements, Invention Disclosures, Patent filings and source money from funding and grants!

Contact the office: innovate@utmb.edu

Upcoming Innovations Events

April 2025 Open House

"Alternate Sources of Funding: Two UTMB Success Stories"

Details coming soon

UTMB VentureX Summit and UTMB Health Innovations logo on a night sky background

Inaugural UTMB Innovations VentureX Summit

, 2025 - -

We are thrilled to announce our inaugural UTMB Innovation summit. This event will bring together a dynamic community of innovators, entrepreneurs, researchers, and investors. We plan to discuss the fast-growing Biotech economy in Texas, current investment themes and opportunities and market outlook.

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