Biobusiness Development Grants Awarded

Biobusiness grants help develop Minnesota businesses and infrastructure to deliver regenerative medicine products and services. Learn more about how to apply for a biobusiness grant by reading our frequently asked questions. 

 

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Saad Kenderian, MD
Development of a chimeric antigen receptor T cell therapy platform at the Mayo Clinic
The goal of this project is to establish the infrastructure for the development of chimeric antigen receptor T (CART) cell therapy at the Mayo…
2017-2018
Yasuhiro Ikeda, DVM, PhD
Mayo CRM-original iPSC-derived islet product in a retrievable, encapsulation device
Our product is MC-iLETS01, Mayo Center for Regenerative Medicine-original iPSC-derived islet cell product in a retrievable encapsulation device,…
2017-2018
Leah Hogdal, PhD
Mitochondrial base editing for nerve regeneration
We intend to use a new form of genetic correction we’ve developed to correct mitochondrial gene mutations that cause a progressive form of…
2017-2018
James Dutton, PhD
Critical infrastructure to support new stem cell-derived treatments for patients with age-related macular degeneration in Minnesota
  Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is a devastating disease of aging and the leading cause of blindness in people aged 50 and older in…
2017-2018
Dan Dragomir-Daescu, PhD
Controllable and automated system for synthesizing GMP magnetic nanoparticles for regenerative medicine applications
The goal of this project is to implement non-expendable research laboratory equipment in the Mayo Clinic Center for Regenerative Medicine, which…
2017-2018
Daniel Carlson, PhD
Development of inducible immunodeficient swine
Immunodeficient swine have tremendous potential in basic and pre-clinical research; however, difficulties in propagation have impeded commercial…
2017-2018
Dennis Wigle, MD, PhD
Development of A Novel Adult Stem Cell-based Drug Discovery Platform at Mayo Clinic
Using the extensive biobank of human induced pluripotent stem cells (n > 250) housed within the Mayo Clinic Center for Regenerative Medicine…
2016-2017
Henry Walker, MA
Lyophilization Device
Lyophilization is a frequently employed technique that is highly aligned with the goals of the Advanced Product Incubator (API), a non-cell based,…
2016-2017
Kent Vilendrer, MS, MBA
Regenerative Medicine Bioreactor Drive System Development
This grant will fund the development of a fully-automated, computer-controlled drive system that will provide pulsatile flow to a large number of…
2016-2017
Zeeshan H. Syedain, PhD
Bioreactor for GMP manufacturing of Tissue Engineered Vascular Graft for Pediatric Regeneration
The project aims at developing a bioreactor system for tissue engineered vascular grafts for pediatric regenerative applications. The specialized…
2016-2017
Amir A. Naqwi, PhD
Airway cell and nutrient delivery device for regenerative lung tissue
The purpose of this project is to develop means for delivering cells and nutrients to the airways of regenerative lung tissue. A novel aerosolizing…
2016-2017
image of Dr. Atta Behfar, MD, PhD
Dr. Atta Behfar, MD, PhD
Advanced Product Incubator Capital Equipment
Regenerative medicine is a branch of medicine that focuses on the rejuvenation, replacement, and regeneration of human cells, tissues, and organs…
2015-2016