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A proven roadmap for
innovation
and
commercialization
A proven roadmap for
innovation
and
commercialization
We empower inventors — paving pathways, clearing obstacles and dedicating significant resources to technology transfer.
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268
FY25 Disclosures
68
FY25 U.S. Patents Issued
$17M
FY25 Licensing Revenue
FY25 New IP Based Startups *
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One hundred percent of startups launched with investor funding or were revenue generating
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NEURO360
Introducing NEURO360 – Advancing Neuroscience Technologies to improve cognitive wellness
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Needlemans commit $15 million to boost drug discovery
A generous gift from longtime benefactors of Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis establishes the Needleman Program for Innovation and Commercialization. For a select number of projects, the new program will provide funding to help move promising therapeutics towards the stage where the Food and Drug Administration grants investigational new drug (IND) status.
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March 27, 2026
Immunotherapy for aggressive T-cell cancers developed by WashU Medicine researchers moves to faster approval pathway
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Bruce D. Levy, MD, is an accomplished physician-scientist and a highly regarded leader in academic medicine
March 11, 2026
University drew $1 billion in external funding that led to scientific advances, new jobs
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The Skandalaris Center for Interdisciplinary Innovation and Entrepreneurship serves as the primary resource for students and alumni.
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