TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER OPPORTUNITY: Human Tissue-Like Cellular Assemblies Grown for Respiratory Studies (MSC-TOPS-94)
ID: T2P-JSC-00051Type: Special Notice
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NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATIONNATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATIONNASA HEADQUARTERSWASHINGTON, DC, 20546, USA

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Space Research and Technology (927110)

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MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS (9999)

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https://sam.gov/opp/967ab3c08d6d4d9db3d71c230039a294/view
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    NASA's Technology Transfer Program is seeking companies interested in obtaining license rights to a newly developed technology for creating three-dimensional (3D) tissue-like assemblies (TLAs) of human broncho-epithelial (HBE) cells, aimed at enhancing in vitro research on respiratory virus infections. This innovative technology offers a more accurate representation of the human respiratory environment compared to traditional two-dimensional (2D) cell cultures, facilitating studies on bioactive ingredient tolerance, vaccine impacts, and applications in the cosmetics and textile industries. Interested parties can submit a license application through NASA’s Automated Technology Licensing Application System (ATLAS) and should direct any inquiries to NASA’s Technology Transfer Program at Agency-Patent-Licensing@mail.nasa.gov. Please note that NASA does not provide funding in conjunction with these licenses, and no follow-on procurement is expected from this notice.

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    Agency-Patent-Licensing@mail.nasa.gov
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