Research Translation

Fostering the evolution of UCI’s fundamental research into products with real-world impact is the primary focus of the Research Translation Group (RTG) at Applied Innovation. RTG provides a complete suite of capabilities, including processing invention disclosures, patenting innovation, and connecting industry partners with relevant opportunities. The Invention Transfer Group (ITG) is a significant component of RTG, tasked with helping university faculty, physicians and researchers understand and navigate the translation of their discoveries.

Available Technology

Modular Wireless Large Bore Vacuum Endoscope

Imaging: Medical / Medical: Devices, Diagnostics, Cancer, Dermatology, Imaging / Sensors & Instrumentation: Medical

Tech ID: 29565
Inventors: Ralph Clayman, M.D.

Available Technology

Precise Tracking of Subsurface Tissue Probes and Objects

Imaging: Medical / Medical: Devices, Diagnostics, Cancer, Dermatology, Imaging / Sensors & Instrumentation: Medical

Tech ID: 29727
Inventors: Bruce Tromberg, Ph.D.

Available Technology

Vaccines Against Herpes Simplex Virus Infection

Imaging: Medical / Medical: Devices, Diagnostics, Cancer, Dermatology, Imaging / Sensors & Instrumentation: Medical

Tech ID: 30160
Inventors: Lbachir BenMohamed, Ph.D.

Available Technology

Looking for UCI inventions? Access a list of available technologies ready for licensing. Find in depth information on the technologies and inventors.

Resources

Discover resources such as overviews, templates, guides, and forms for industry partners, UCI inventors, and entrepreneurs.

Sponsored Research

Opportunities to sponsor research or other projects with UCI.

The Research Translation Group (RTG) is a business-friendly gateway for those interested in licensing UCI IP.

Team

Ronnie Hanecak, Ph.D.

Senior Director of Licensing

rhanecak@uci.edu

Alvin Viray, J.D.

Associate Director of Licensing

Casie Kelly, Ph.D.

Assistant Director of Licensing

casie.kelly@uci.edu

Doug Crawford

Senior Licensing Officer

doug.crawford@uci.edu

Benjamin Chu, Ph.D.

Senior Licensing Officer

ben.chu@uci.edu

Michael Harpen, J.D.

Licensing Officer

mharpen@uci.edu

Steven Huyn, Ph.D.

Senior Licensing Officer

Richard Tun, Ph.D., J.D.

Senior Licensing Officer

richard.tun@uci.edu

Maria Tkachuk, Ph.D.

Licensing Officer

mtkachuk@uci.edu

Stephen Ro, Ph.D.

Technology Manager

Eric J. Alcantara, J.D.

Senior Patent Prosecution Analyst

eric.alcantara@uci.edu

Sue Yi

IP Data & Finance Manager

Flor de Maria Hall

Licensing Analyst & IP Records Manager

Lisa Stutts, Ph.D.

IP Marketing Analyst & Fellowship Program Manager

lstutts@uci.edu

Kristina Cabran

Licensing Analyst, Agreement Compliance

kcabran@uci.edu