TECHNOLOGY/BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY Instrumented Neurovascular Unit Device
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ENERGY, DEPARTMENT OFENERGY, DEPARTMENT OFLLNS – DOE CONTRACTORLivermore, CA, 94551, USA

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Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing (334516)

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    The Department of Energy's Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) seeks industry partners to commercialize its "Instrumented Neurovascular Unit Device." This technology creates an effective in vitro model of the blood-brain barrier for neurological research and drug development. The device supports 3D cell cultures and offers unique features for studying the central nervous system. LLNL has filed a patent for this technology, currently at TRL 2, and seeks interested companies to collaborate for its further development. Companies with relevant expertise are invited to respond with a statement of interest. Contact details: Primary - Yash Vaishnav, vaishnav1@llnl.gov, 9254223538; Secondary - Charlotte Eng, eng23@llnl.gov, 9254221905.

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    Yash Vaishnav
    (925) 422-3538
    vaishnav1@llnl.gov
    Charlotte Eng
    (925) 422-1905
    eng23@llnl.gov
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