A Method to Remove Fluid-motion Related Artifacts in Magnetic Resonance Thermometry Images Using Magnetic Field Gradients

This technology includes the incorporation of a magnetic field gradient waveform (consisting of two or more pulses) between excitation and encoding to eliminate signal from moving fluid for imaging applications. Proton Resonance Frequency (PRF) thermometry is a widely used Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) based technique to monitor changes in tissue temperature in response to thermal therapy. The use of PRF thermometry with thermal therapy procedures is indispensable to ensure delivery of desired thermal dose to the target tissue, and to minimize unintended damage to the normal tissue.

High-Frequency Cell Mechanics for Health and Viability Assessment

The groundbreaking technology of high-frequency cell mechanics assessment represents a paradigm shift in the field of cell analysis. This innovation enables rapid and non-invasive evaluation of cell health and viability, eliminating the need for cell labeling or modification. By measuring cell viscoelastic properties at high frequencies, it offers real-time insights into the mechanical characteristics of individual cells and entire populations.

Inhibitors of HIV-1 Entry: Targeting the Phe43 Cavity of gp120

The discovery involves the development of substituted phenylpyrrolecarboxamides as therapeutic agents for HIV-1 infection. These compounds target the Phe43 cavity of the HIV-1 gp120 protein, disrupting the interaction between gp120 and host cell receptors CD4 and CCR5/CXCR4, thereby inhibiting viral entry into host cells. This targeted approach presents a novel strategy for HIV therapy and prophylaxis, distinct from current treatments that target other stages of the viral life cycle.