Roughly 7 million people in the United States deal with essential tremors, a neurological disorder causing involuntary rhythmic shaking (particularly in the hands) that may worsen over time. This condition can cause difficulty eating, drinking, and performing other routine activities. To help this population, one researcher at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga (UTC) (in (read more)
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UTRF Maturation Grant Funding Program Selects 11 Projects for 2023, Helps Researchers Advance UT Technology
The University of Tennessee Research Foundation’s annual Maturation Grant Funding program helps UT innovators advance new technologies on their path to market. Open to all researchers, faculty, staff and students across UT campuses and institutes, the Maturation Grant program provides up to $15,000 to winning proposals. In 2023, UTRF maturation grants funded 11 innovations, including (read more)
Staff Spotlight: Tulika Rastogi and Tyler Newton
The University of Tennessee Research Foundation recently welcomed two new assistant technology managers. Tulika Rastogi will serve UTRF’s Memphis office and Tyler Newton is the newest addition to the Knoxville team. Both Rastogi and Newton bring unique expertise to their roles. “UTRF is intentional about bringing people onto our team who are enthusiastic about supporting (read more)