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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

Congratulations to our Faculty Excellence and Lifetime Achievement Award Winners
We are delighted to honor the 2025 Lifetime Achievement and Faculty Excellence Award recipients. These individuals will be recognized, along with the many impressive achievements of UTMB faculty in FY25, at the Faculty Recognition Reception on Sept. 4, 2025. Click to see the list of winners!

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Office of the Provost

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

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

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

OFA Events

Highlights from Around Our Schools

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

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

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

Additional Resources for Researchers

Research Seminar Calendar (provided by the Sealy Center for Structural Biology & Molecular Science)
Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board Institutional Grant Opportunities

More Opportunities and Events

Gulf Coast Consortia Upcoming Events

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The Gulf Coast Consortia sponsors events in Mentor Training for advanced PhD students, postdocs, and faculty. Space is limited on all events.

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Office of Team Science AXIS Pilot Grant

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UTMB investigators may submit proposals for the AXIS (AI x Interdisciplinary Science) Pilot Program. Pilot awards will support projects that actively apply Artificial Intelligence (AI) approaches.

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

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