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A close up image of the human eye. — A pattern of distorted lines is visible as a reflection in this close-up view of a human eye. By observing the deformation of illumination patterns reflected off the eye's surface, researchers in Willomitzer's group can capture gaze direction information from tens of thousands of surface points instead of the dozen or so used by conventional eye-tracking methods.

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A gathering of U of A faculty who are all inventors on issued patents. Taken on April 26, 2024, at a Tech Launch Arizona celebration recognizing World Intellectual Property Day.

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Startup Sees Future for UArizona Breakthrough Heart Imaging Technology

Nov. 14, 2019

Professor of Medical Imaging, Optical Sciences, and Biomedical Engineering Russell Witte has developed a new medical imaging technique for cardiac applications and has worked with TLA to launch startup ElectroSonix to bring the invention to the world.

UArizona Accomplishments Honored With Governor's Innovation Awards

Nov. 1, 2019

At the Governor's Celebration of Innovation Awards, entrepreneurial researchers and friends of the University of Arizona received several awards. Learn more about the event and the honorees.

Bringing a Global Perspective to the TLA Commercialization Network

Oct. 25, 2019

He brings together startup, corporate and non-profit experience to wrangle TLA's 1,600-person network. Meet Commercialization Network Manager Shane Reiser and newest member of the TLA team.

University of Arizona Laser Technology Startups Receive Funding

Oct. 1, 2019

Three companies formed to commercialize inventions developed in the James C. Wyant College of Optical Sciences have received funding from UAVenture Capital.

Startup Licenses Carbon Fiber Tech to Treat Broken Bones, Gets VC Funding

Sept. 23, 2019

An Arizona professor has has invented a flexible carbon fiber fabric designed to be inserted inside and around a fractured bone. The technology has been licensed to a startup and has already received venture capital funding to take it forward.

Alumnus, Entrepreneur and VC Recognized as Arizona Business Leader of the Year

Sept. 20, 2019

Fletcher McCusker, champion of UA students, research, innovation and entrepreneurship, will be recognized this fall at the Governor’s Celebration of Innovation Awards as the Arizona Technology Council Ed Denison Business Leader of the Year.

MapQuest Founder Helps Arizona Startups Chart Routes to Success

Sept. 17, 2019

In 1988, Barry J. Glick, Ph.D., started a software company around locational data and map visualization. That company grew to become Mapquest. Now Glick has joined TLA and is mentoring UA technology entreprneurs.

Startup Licenses Nanomaterials for High-Resolution Understanding of Disease Biology

Aug. 27, 2019

UA inventions from the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry and BIO5 providing for a deeper understanding of complex biological processes open possibilities for more precise disease diagnosis and treatment.

Big-data Program to Speed and Personalize Drug Development

Aug. 26, 2019

INTelico Therapeutics has licensed the College of Medicine – Tucson computer program, offering new insights to predict disease progression and target individualized therapies.

UA College of Medicine - Tucson Professor Honored by National Academy of Inventors

Aug. 26, 2019

Professor of Medicine Dr. Daruka Mahadevan has been recognized as a Senior Member of the National Academy of Inventors. Learn more about his career and what has made him an impactful innovator.

UA Fueling Rapid Tucson Tech Growth

July 29, 2019

Tucson technology and talent have hit the map, as low unemployment and high demand for talent have tech companies turning to smaller communities to fill their pipelines, according to a new report that says Tucson is the leading emerging market in the U.S.

UA Sets Record With 284 Inventions Disclosed in FY 2019

July 29, 2019

UA employees disclosed 284 inventions in fiscal year 2019 – more than any other year in the university's history. The record-setting number is included in TLA's annual numbers. Check out all of this year's accomplishments.