Surgical Tool for Sub-retinal Tissue Implantation
The accurate placement of transplanted tissue at a precise position in the retina is difficult but critical for a successful implementation of an ocular surgical intervention.
Strategies to Protect Mammalian Neural Tissue Against Cold and Potentially Other Metabolic Stresses and Physical Damages
Researchers at the National Eye Institute (NEI) have discovered an invention describing a composition and method(s) of using such composition for preserving viability of cells, tissues, or organs at a low temperature (around 4ºC). Current cold storage solutions or methods for cells, tissues, and organs are suboptimal due to irreversible damage to cold-sensitive tissue or organ transplants that need a longer term of storage for facilitating clinical practices.
Mouse Embryo Culture Chamber and Imaging System and Methods of Use
The culture of mouse embryos ex utero and continuous monitoring and imaging of embryos as they develop have applications in drug testing, genetic studies, and basic research on embryonic development. However, the embryo culture systems currently available for post-implantation embryos include rolling bottle culture systems, which do not permit imaging of the developing embryos and do not support the long-term survival and development of embryos ex utero.
Systems and Methods to Automatically Detect Ellipsoid Zone Loss in SD-OCT Imaging
Summary:
The National Eye Institute (NEI) seeks research co-development partners and/or licensees for an automatic deep learning-based algorithm to detect and quantitate ellipsoid zone (EZ) loss in Spectral Domain Optical Coherence Tomography (SD-OCT) images.
Interleukin-27 Producing B-Cell Population and Uses Thereof
Summary:
The National Eye Institute (NEI) seeks research co-development partners and/or licensees to advance the production and uses of interleukin-27 (IL-27) producing B-regulatory cell (i27-Breg) therapy for immune related autoimmune disorders. These disorders include but are not limited, to age-related macular degeneration (AMD), graft-versus-host disease (GVHD), multiple sclerosis (MS) and transplant rejection.
Using FDA-approved Small Molecule Drug Reserpine and related compounds (especially Halofantrine) To Protect Photoreceptors In Inherited Retinal Degenerations And Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Summary:
The National Eye Institute seeks research co-development partners and/or licensees for a therapy using an FDA-approved small molecule drug reserpine (and related compounds especially halofantrine) that prevents photoreceptor cell death in retinal degenerations.
TYROSINASE Gene Therapy for Oculocutaneous Albinism type 1A
Summary:
The National Eye Institute seeks research co-development partners and/or licensees for an adeno-associated viral gene therapy for Oculocutaneous Albinism type 1A.
Using Artificial Intelligence To Predict The Risk Of Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Summary:
The National Eye Institute seeks research co-development partners and/or licensees for a deep learning algorithm that can predict the probability of progression to late age-related macular degeneration.
Improved Methods For Cryopreservation Of Cells, Tissues, And Organs
Summary:
The National Eye Institute seeks research co-development partners and/or licensees for novel methods of cryopreserving cells, tissues, and organs via FOXO1 activation and other mechanisms.
Using Artificial Intelligence To Diagnose Uveitis
Summary:
The National Eye Institute seeks research co-development partners and/or licensees for a deep learning algorithm that can identify retinal vasculitis using color fundus images.
Description of Technology:
Uveitis is caused by inflammation in the eye that can cause pain and reduce vision. The rate of uveitis in the United States is 1 in every 200 people with eye-related irritation. Permanent symptoms such as vision loss can occur if untreated. Therefore, early detection is crucial.