News - Bill L. Harbert Institute for Innovation and Entrepreneurship

UAB researcher develops technology to aid COVID-19 vaccine immunity monitoring

Jan 4, 2021

In advance of public vaccination, a quick and accurate COVID-19 antibody test will help determine the presence of neutralizing antibodies, the molecules that aid in protection against the virus.

UAB startup company receives FDA clearance for liver imaging software

Dec 3, 2020

A local early-stage startup has been approved for low-cost, low-risk, non-invasive procedures for patients with chronic liver disease.

Campus and community innovators get due praise for work combating the COVID-19 pandemic

Nov 12, 2020

Contributions to COVID-19 research, innovation and entrepreneurship were recognized at the fifth annual UAB Innovation Awards, presented by the Bill L. Harbert Institute for Innovation and Entrepreneurship on Oct. 29.

Problem to product: New way to navigate twisted blood vessels

Nov 5, 2020

With his idea for a coil that travels through the vasculature much like a sailboat riding the breeze, a UAB neuroradiologist has earned a commercialization grant from the U.S. Economic Development Administration.

Campus and community innovators get due praise for work combating the COVID-19 pandemic

Oct 30, 2020

Faculty, staff, student and community innovators were recognized for their 2020 contributions to COVID-19 research, innovation and entrepreneurship during the fifth annual UAB Innovation Awards presented by the Bill L. Harbert Institute for Innovation and Entrepreneurship Oct. 29.

Problem to product: Creating a smart software assistant for researchers and research participants

Oct 28, 2020

A faculty member in the School of Health Professions turns his own experiences running research projects into a vision for a comprehensive, automated digital solution with the help of funding from the U.S. Economic Development Administration.

Problem to product: Targeting SARS-CoV-2 entry into cells

Oct 21, 2020

A novel detergent-like compound developed by UAB researchers that blocks HIV and HSV viruses from entering cells could have the same effect against the virus that causes COVID-19. The team is exploring the compound’s potential with a commercialization grant from the U.S. Economic Development Administration.

Problem to product: Protecting surgeons and their scopes

Oct 14, 2020

ScopeAssist, invented by a physician and an engineer, is designed to help surgeons deal with the rigors associated with endoscopic surgeries.

Problem to product: Building ZorroFlow to help babies thrive

Oct 7, 2020

Doctors don’t have anything to reliably collect urine from neonates. A solution to this problem earned a commercialization grant from the U.S. Economic Development Administration.

Problem to product: Building a better helper for vaccines

Sep 24, 2020

The vaccine pipeline rests largely on a single tree in Chile. A sustainable, cost-effective solution from this UAB chemist earned him a commercialization grant from the U.S. Economic Development Administration.

Problem to product: Shielding providers from COVID-19 particles

Sep 22, 2020

Most PPE goes on the provider, not the patient. A solution to this problem from UAB faculty earned them a commercialization grant from the U.S. Economic Development Administration.

Harbert Institute funding 11 faculty, staff projects with high commercial potential

Aug 27, 2020

Projects will receive U.S. Economic Development Administration grant support for proof-of-concept and early-stage product development.