The University of Tennessee Research Foundation has announced that Nghia Chiem, Ph.D., has joined the organization as a licensing associate. “Dr. Nghia Chiem has an outstanding track record as a scientist and business development professional,” said David Washburn, vice president of UTRF. “His experience and knowledge of commercializing early-stage technology will further strengthen The University (read more)
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UT Researchers Develop Comprehensive, Accessible Vision Testing Device
Eighty-five percent of children’s learning is related to vision. Yet in the U.S., 80 percent of children have never had an eye exam or any vision screening before kindergarten, statistics say. When they do, the vision screenings they typically receive can detect only one or two conditions. Three researchers at the University of Tennessee Space (read more)
Drug Developed to Help Cancer Patients
Nona Miller was diagnosed with lung cancer in June 2010. She underwent radiation and chemotherapy and was doing well, but the treatment started to take a toll on her body. “At first she could walk around. Then she needed help up the stairs, and then she needed a wheelchair,” says her husband, Duane Miller, Van (read more)