UC San Diego Office of Innovation and Commercialization

Did you know one of our own, Persperion Diagnostics Inc., an incredible startup powered by UC San Diego, will be representing the university at Born in California (BiC) this year? A spin-off from Prof. Joe Wang’s lab, Persperion Diagnostics has developed a non-invasive, touch-based sweat test strip for glucose monitoring — empowering people with diabetes to check their levels accurately, easily, and affordably. No needles. No pain. Just a press. It’s not hard to imagine the difference they could make in the lives of millions — both today and in the years ahead. With the potential to disrupt a $10B glucose monitoring market and expand into broader personal health, it’s time to keep an eye on nano engineering alumni Xinyu(Alan) Liu and Lu Yin’s brainchild. At BiC, Persperion Diagnostics will be showcasing their breakthrough alongside 20 of the most promising startups from across all ten UC campuses. Learn more about Persperion Diagnostics:?https://lnkd.in/gXsuAvzb Learn more about BIC:?https://lnkd.in/gsgchGpN Paul Roben, Lisel Gorell-Getz, M.A., Shane Moise, Christine Liou, Jacques Chirazi, Christiana Russell, M.Ed, Priya Sinha Cloutier, Rebecca Deller, Dennis Abremski, Todd Hylton, Michael Collins, UC San Diego Jacobs School of Engineering, Aiiso Yufeng Li Family Department of Chemical and Nano Engineering #whereinnovatorsconnect,?#designandinnovation,?#Officeofinnovationandcommercialization,?#Innovation,?#UCSanDiego,?#entrepreneurship,?#startup,?#biotech, #igemedtech,

The IDEAS Council at UC San Diego is excited to partner with Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati to host a Legal Bootcamp for Startups. Join us on Thursday, April 17th, at 8:30 a.m. for invaluable legal guidance and interactive workshops. Don’t miss this opportunity to set your entrepreneurial journey up for success! This intensive half-day program is designed for those in the process of—or considering—starting a new venture. Learn from our featured speakers Zachary Myers and Darby Chan as they cover topics ranging from corporate formation and financing to intellectual property and patent strategies. Register Now: https://lnkd.in/g73G6kEW The IDEAS Council consists of the Innovation Centers at UC San Diego, of which we are a part. The mission of the IDEAS Council is to strengthen and support UC San Diego's commercialization efforts. Our partners include: UC San Diego Altman Clinical and Translational Research Institute,?The Basement at UC San Diego,?UC San Diego Extended Studies, UC San Diego School of Biological Sciences,?HomeLab,?UC San Diego Institute of Engineering in Medicine (IEM),?Institute for the Global Entrepreneur UC San Diego,?UC San Diego School of Global Policy and Strategy (GPS)?UC San Diego Wavemaker Lab,?Scripps Institution of Oceanography,?Stanford Institute for Stem Cell Biology and Regenerative Medicine,?Sullivan Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation,?UC San Diego Office of Research and Innovation,?UC San Diego School of Medicine, and Talent Foundry. Learn more about the Ideas Council: https://lnkd.in/gYdTtHiU Patrick Chang, PhD,?Lovella Cacho,?Victoria Cajipe,?Marie Christensen,?Rebecca Deller,?Julio de Unamuno IV,?Lisel Gorell-Getz, M.A.,?David Favela,?Alexander Frey, MBA,?Karen Jensen,?David Lesser,?Diana Maddock,?Alina Mullen,?Nathan Owens,?Canon Purdy,?Christiana Russell, M.Ed,?Eugene Sato,?Vanessa Scott,?Elizabeth Lyons,?Sara Werner, Jesse De La Trinidad, Greg Horowitt #innovation, #startup

Meet the Student/Alumni Innovator of the Year-?Ana Maria Moreno?of?Navega Therapeutics! Her startup has created an AI-enabled platform to develop epigenetic therapies that enable them to modulate gene expression at the DNA level without editing or nicking the genome.?Ana's innovation is revolutionizing chronic pain treatment paving the way for?a new era of precision medicine in pain management. ? Congratulations to?Ana Maria Moreno?for winning Student/Alumni Innovator of the Year at this year’s Chancellor’s Innovation Awards! Watch the video to learn more about?Navega Therapeutics. ? A huge shoutout to the finalists?Aaron Boussina?of?Clairyon?and?Niall O'Dowd of Phase3D?for pushing boundaries and shaping the future! ? Learn more about the Chancellor Innovation Awards finalists-?https://lnkd.in/gYX6nuFT ? Corinne Peek-Asa,?Pradeep Khosla,?Paul Roben,?Tim Schwartz,?Marie Christensen,?Lisel Gorell-Getz, M.A.,?Shane Moise,?Christine Liou,?Jacques Chirazi,?Christiana Russell, M.Ed,?Priya Sinha Cloutier,?Debra Bass, APR,?Cheryl P. Robinson, APR,?Kellie Woodhouse,?Heidi Chokeir,?Janine Bogris,?Kaveri Parker,?UC San Diego Institute of Engineering in Medicine (IEM) ? #whereinnovatorsconnect,?#designandinnovation,?#Officeofinnovationandcommercialization,?#Innovation,?#UCSanDiego,?#entrepreneurship,?#startup,?#biotech,?#Genetherapy,?#Painmanagement,?#NonOpioidPainRelief

???Unlocking Capital & Collaboration: Connecting with the SEC???? Join us for an exciting opportunity to engage directly with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)! ???Date:?March 25, 2025 ???Time:?11:00 a.m. - 12:10 p.m. PST ???Location:?Virtual meeting This?in-person event?is designed to foster collaboration, expand access to capital, and empower communities and founders by connecting them directly with SEC leadership and experts. ??Why attend? Learn how the SEC supports inclusive capital formation Explore strategies to close funding gaps Network with entrepreneurs, investors, and ecosystem leaders Gain insights on regulatory frameworks and upcoming opportunities Let’s work together to build an equitable financial ecosystem. ?? Secure your spot today! #SEC #CapitalAccess #InclusiveInnovation #Entrepreneurship #CommunityFinance #DiversityInTech #FinancialEquity #StartupEcosystem #PublicPrivatePartnerships

?? In celebration of The Basement’s 10 year anniversary, hear from Basement alumni who started as student entrepreneurs and have since pivoted and built thriving careers across diverse industries. Hear firsthand how their entrepreneurial experiences shaped their career paths, the lessons they’ve learned along the way, and the advice they have for today’s student entrepreneurs. Don’t miss this opportunity to hear their stories, network with others, and enter to win newly released Basement branded merchandise! ??? Free Basement tote bags provided to the first 10 attendees! ?? Wednesday, April 16th 4 – 6:00 p.m. ?? The Basement (Design & Innovation Building, 1st Floor) ? REGISTER: https://lnkd.in/g-9uFKUa MEET THE PANELISTS: ?? German F. ‘20 | Cognitive Science w/ Human Computer Interaction | Senior Software Engineer,?Intuit ?? Julie Yip ‘18 |?Bioengineering: Biotechnology / B.S. |?Cofounder & Lead Engineer, Ananya Health ?? Allison Duchnak ‘17 |?Nanoengineering |??Staff Engineer - Development, Illumina ?? Fred Grier ‘19 |?Business Psychology |?Founder, Business San Diego UC San Diego Office of Innovation and Commercialization, Jacques Chirazi, Christine Liou, Melissa Campbell

Meet the Startup of the Year-?Alume Biosciences! The startup is transforming surgery with Z-Glow (ALM488/bevonescein)—a breakthrough peptide-dye conjugate that enhances nerve visualization, reducing the risk of inadvertent nerve injury. Co-invented by the late Nobel laureate,?UC San Diego?Professor Roger Tsien, and Dr.?Quyen Nguyen, MD/PhD, this innovation has the potential to redefine surgical precision and patient outcomes. ? Congratulations to?Quyen Nguyen, MD/PhD?for winning Startup of the Year at this year’s Chancellor’s Innovation Awards! Watch the video to learn more about Alume Biosciences. ? A huge shoutout to the finalists?Stephen Mayfield?of?Algenesis Labs?and?Philip A. Weissbrod, MD?of?Channel Robotics?for pushing boundaries and shaping the future! ? Learn more about the Chancellor Innovation Awards finalists- https://lnkd.in/gYX6nuFT ? Corinne Peek-Asa,?Pradeep Khosla,?Paul Roben,?Tim Schwartz,?Marie Christensen,?Lisel Gorell-Getz, M.A.,?Shane Moise,?Christine Liou,?Jacques Chirazi,?Christiana Russell, M.Ed,?Priya Sinha Cloutier,?Debra Bass, APR,?Cheryl P. Robinson, APR,?Kellie Woodhouse,?Heidi Chokeir,?Janine Bogris,?Kaveri Parker,?UC San Diego Institute of Engineering in Medicine (IEM) ? #whereinnovatorsconnect,?#designandinnovation,?#Officeofinnovationandcommercialization,?#Innovation,?#UCSanDiego,?#entrepreneurship,?#startup,?#futureofsurgery,?#nervepreservation,?#medtech,?#surgicalinnovation

"Pharma-Ready" Gene Therapy Workshop & Networking Hour TOMORROW! Are you working in?gene therapy?or interested in the future of?biotech innovation? Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with academic researchers and industry leaders at this exciting event! March 20, 2025?@?3:00 PM Leichtag Family Foundation Biomedical Research Building, UC San Diego This event, hosted by the Gene Therapy Initiative at UC San Diego, is the perfect space to?exchange ideas, explore collaboration opportunities, and stay at the forefront of therapeutic development. Register now: https://lnkd.in/g5d5UTvy Lisel Gorell-Getz, M.A., Shane Moise, Christine Liou, Jacques Chirazi, Christiana Russell, M.Ed, Priya Sinha Cloutier, Daniel Oliver, Eric Adler, Elie H. #whereinnovatorsconnect, #designandinnovation, #Officeofinnovationandcommercialization, #Innovation, #UCSanDiego, #entrepreneurship, #startup

Looking for expert advice on IP, corporate, community development or content development? Connect with our industry experts at the Entrepreneurship Center in the Design & Innovation Building. Reserve your time slot for this week’s Industry Office Hours. Walk-ins are welcome as availability allows! 3/19, 9-11 am: Ross Epstein, Partner, Intelink Law Group PC 3/20, 9-11 am: Joseph Unger, Founder and Chief Ecosystem Officer, Origami Air Co. Book now- Industry Office Hours: https://lnkd.in/g6gsa5vW Lisel Gorell-Getz, M.A., Shane Moise, Christine Liou, Jacques Chirazi, Christiana Russell, M.Ed, Priya Sinha Cloutier #whereinnovatorsconnect, #designandinnovation, #Officeofinnovationandcommercialization, #Innovation, #UCSanDiego, #entrepreneurship, #startup

Celebrating 10 amazing years! ?? Rewind with us and watch the best moments from our anniversary event. Here’s to a decade of innovation, creativity, and community! Thank you everyone for attending to celebrate with us. Looking forward to the next 10 years! Jeffrey Belk, Paul Roben Corinne Peek-Asa, Canon Purdy, Kamaal W., Alexander Goldstone, Siddhant Bhardwaj, Jack Weston, Mario Gallo, Kaitlin Lee, Audrey Tseng, Flavia Gabriella, Matthew Fagen, Cassia Rizq, Ryan Peng, Christiana Russell, M.Ed, David Favela, German Flores, Setekh Naz Karaismailoglu, Melissa Campbell, Christine Liou, Jacques Chirazi, Christopher Kreins, Anna Lin, Aubrey Davis, James DeLisio

What an incredible weekend with Triton XR at HackXR! In just?48 hours, students went from having little to no Unity experience to?publishing fully immersive VR experiences—pushing the boundaries of?VR, AR, and XR innovation! The energy, collaboration, and creativity on display truly reflect?UC San Diego’s spirit of bold ideas and groundbreaking technology. Watch this short video?to hear more and check out the incredible projects here:?https://lnkd.in/gWZUhMZR Are you a UC San Diego Student looking to get involved in XR development on Campus? Love to play in VR Chat and want to join us for a world tour? Join Triton XR Today!?https://linktr.ee/ucsdtxr Lisel Gorell-Getz, M.A., Shane Moise, Christine Liou, Jacques Chirazi, Christiana Russell, M.Ed, Priya Sinha Cloutier, Eden Faran, Bradston Henry, Jasmine Vodhanel, Sina Radi, Triton XR, Manuel Sainsily, Trisha Williams, Joseph Unger, Unity, Angela Le, Madison DeLuca, Aranza Holguin #whereinnovatorsconnect, #designandinnovation, #Officeofinnovationandcommercialization, #Innovation, #UCSanDiego, #entrepreneurship, #startup