Funded Projects

TAF Class of 2017

Four SUNY-developed technologies received a total of $200,000 to advance commercial readiness of technologies touching information technology, materials, medical devices, drug delivery, and therapeutics. >TAF Class of 2017 Application and Administrative Guidelines

	Innovating Quick and Accurate Testing in Dairy Production University at Albany Dr. Daniele Fabris fabris@albany.edu
	Connecting Biomolecules for Cancer Treatment or Medical Imaging Binghamton University Dr. Susan Bane Sbane@binghamton.edu
	Increasing the Success Rate of Therapeutics University at Buffalo Dr. Sathy Balu-lyer svb@buffalo.edu
	Enabling Fast and Secure Data Transfer SUNY Oswego Dr. Patanjali Panimi parimi@oswego.edu

TAF Class of 2016

Six SUNY-developed technologies received a total of $300,000 to advance commercial readiness of technologies touching information technology, materials, medical devices, drug delivery, and therapeutics. >

	Nanocomposite Films for Low-Cost Passive Solar Applications Binghamton University Dr. Wayne Jones wjones@binghamton.edu
	Peptide-based Diabetes and Obesity Therapeutic University at Buffalo Dr. Qing Lin qinglin@buffalo.edu
	Next Generation Cardiac Pacemaker SUNY Downstate Medical Center Dr. Mark Stewart mark.stewart@downstate.edu
	Nanotech Anticancer Drug Delivery System SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry Dr. Christopher Nomura ctnomura@esf.edu
	Mobile App for Real Time Traumatic Brain Injury Assessment Upstate Medical University Dr. Christopher Neville nevillec@upstate.edu Dr. Brian Rieger riegerb@upstate.edu
	Portable and Reliable Crime Scene Investigation Platform University at Albany Dr. Igor Lednev ilednev@albany.edu

TAF Class of 2015

Six SUNY-developed technologies received a total of $275,000 to advance innovations for the treatment of neurological disease and obesity, as well as the development of technologies for diagnostics, experimentation, and therapy. > Class of 2015 Application and Administrative Guidelines‌

	Initial Validation of a Novel in vitro Arrhythmia Drug Safety Screening Assay University at Buffalo Dr. Glenna Bett bett@buffalo.edu
	Automated Gel Electrophoresis Detection University at Albany Dr. Rabi Musah musah@albany.edu
	Novel Medical Catheter Device with Light Emitting Diodes Stony Brook University Dr. Annie Rohan Annie.Rohan@stonybrook.edu
	Improved Diagnosis of Demyelinating Neuropathies Using Magnetic Stimulation Downstate Medical Center Dr. Paul Maccabee paul.maccabee@downstate.edu
	Defining the Most Potent SHIP 1 Inhibitory Drug Candidates for Blood Cell Recovery and Treating Obesity Upstate Medical University Dr. William Kerr kerrw@upstate.edu
	Development of a Commercial Prototype for the Haptic Controller Buffalo State College Dr. Tomás Henriques henriqjt@buffalostate.edu

TAF Class of 2014 Fall

Five SUNY-developed technologies received a total of $250,000 to advance innovations for the treatment of heart disease, breast cancer, and spinal cord disorders. > Class of 2014 Fall Application and Administrative Guidelines

	Smaller, Lighter Electronic and Medical Devices University at Buffalo Dr. Jason Armstrong Jna4@buffalo.edu
	Repurposing Existing Drug for a More Effective Treatment of Breast Cancer University at Albany Dr. Douglas Conklin dconklin@albany.edu
	Disposable Spinal Cord Blood Flow Device Stony Brook University Dr. Thomas Floyd Thomas.floyd@stonybrookmedicine.edu
	Molecule Enhances Effect of Cholesterol-lowering Drugs Downstate Medical Center Dr. M. Mahmood Hussain Mahmood.hussain@downstate.edu
	Nanotech Process Makes Inexpensive Dyes Heat-Resistant Binghamton University Dr. Wayne E. Jones wjones@binghamton.edu

TAF Class of 2014 Spring

Five promising SUNY-developed technologies received a total of $250,000. These innovations span groundbreaking advancements in medical imaging, pharmaceutical, fine chemical, petrochemical, and refining industries. > Class of 2014 Spring Application and Administrative Guidelines

	Scavengers Provide Quick Recovery of Precious Metals University at Buffalo Dr. Steven Diver driver@buffalo.edu
	Lifesaving Treatment for Abdominal Trauma and Sepsis Upstate Medical University Dr. Gary Nieman niemang@upstate.edu
	Fake Eyes for Glaucoma Screening College of Nanoscale Science and Engineering Dr. Susan Sharfstein ssharfstein@albany.edu Technology Receives Angel Investment
	Low-Dose MRI Contrast Agent for Renal Imaging Stony Brook University Dr. Balaji Sitharaman balaji.sitharaman@stonybrook.edu
	Super-Fast MRI University at Buffalo Dr. Leslie Ying leiying@buffal.edu

TAF Class of 2013 Spring

Five promising SUNY-developed technologies received a total of $250,000. These innovations span groundbreaking advancements in nanotechnology, novel cancer therapeutics and diagnostics, the production of biodiesel, and research tool metrology. > Class of 2013 Spring Application and Administrative Guidelines

	Smaller, Lighter Electronics and Medical Devices University at Buffalo Dr. Jason Armstrong jna4@buffalo.edu
	Quality Control for Semiconductor Devices College of Nanoscale Science and Engineering Dr. Shadi Shahedipour-Sandvik sshahedipour-sandvik@sunypoly.edu
	Early Detection of Breast Cancer Downstate Medical Center Dr. Henri Tiedge tiedge@hscbklyn.edu
	New Therapy for Breast and Other Cancers Stony Brook University Dr. Sabine Brouxhon
	Biomass to Bioethanol Upstate Medical University Dr. Stewart N. Loh lohs@upstate.edu College of Environmental Science and Forestry Dr. Arthur J. Stipanovic astipano@esf.edu

TAF Class of 2012

Six promising SUNY-developed technologies received a total of $300,000. These innovations span groundbreaking advancements in multispectral imaging, energy-cost reduction, novel antibiotics, assistance for the disabled, weight-loss and suicide prevention. > Class of 2012 Application and Administrative Guidelines

	New Antibiotics for Drug-Resistant Infections University at Albany, The RNA Institute Dr. Paul Agris pagris@albany.edu
	True Color Detection for Advanced Manufacturing University at Buffalo Dr. Alexander Cartwright
	Personal Heating System for Weight Loss Binghamton University Dr. Kenneth McLeod kmcleod@binghamton.edu
	A Mobility Assist Sit to Stand Device for Improved Quality of Life Stony Brook University Dr. Anurag Purwar anurag.purwar@stonybrook.edu
	Smart Windows for the Improved Energy Efficiency of Buildings University at Buffalo Professor Sarbajit Banjeree
	Wireless Suicide Detection System Upstate Medical University Dr. Andrew Kaufman kaufman@upstate.edu

TAF Class of 2011

Five promising SUNY-developed technology received a total of $500,000. These innovations span groundbreaking advancements in energy, diagnostics, therapeutics, engineering, and biomimetics. > Class of 2011 Application and Administrative Guidelines

	New Microphone Design to Improve Hearing Aids Binghamton University Dr. Ronald Miles miles@binghamton.edu
	A Screening Test for Early Detection of Ovarian Cancer University at Buffalo Dr. Thomas Szyperski szypersk@acsu.buffalo.edu
	Targeting a Cell’s RNA to Create Novel Diagnostic Tools College of Nanoscale Science and Engineering Dr. Scott Tenenbaum stenenbaum@albany.edu Read the Press Release: Governor Cuomo Announces Technology Developed at SUNY Attracts New Investment
	A New Test to Identify Birth Defect Risk and Developmental Disorders Downstate Medical Center Dr. Edward Quadros Edward.Quadros@downstate.edu
	Harvesting Vehicle Vibration into Usable Energy Stony Brook University Dr. Lei Zuo