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Retargetable and Metabolically Tunable CAR Cell Platforms for Durable, Antigen‑Specific Cancer Therapy

SHORT DESCRIPTION A modular immunotherapy platform that combines hapten‑redirectable chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) constructs with itaconate‑programmed, memory‑like immune cells to deliver safer, more durable, and tunable antigen‑specific responses across hematologic and solid tumors. NU TECH ID NU 2023-021, NU 2024-077 INVENTORS Ashima...

Published: 6/10/2026 | Updated: 6/10/2026 | Inventor(s):

Keywords(s): Autoimmune disease, Cancer Treatment, Cancer/Oncology, Cell therapy, Immunology, Immunotherapy, Inflammation, Leukemia, Lymphoma, Targeted therapy, Therapeutics

Category(s): Life Sciences > Therapeutics

Novel Aminotransferase Inhibitor Platform for the Treatment of Cancer and Neurological Disorders

SHORT DESCRIPTION Novel Aminotransferase Mechanism-Based Inhibitor (MBI) Platform Targeting OAT and GABA-AT as Novel Treatments for Cancer and Neurological Disorders. INVENTORS Richard Silverman* Weinberg College of Arts and Sciences, Department of Chemistry * Principal Investigator DEVELOPMENT...

Published: 6/1/2026 | Updated: 6/1/2026 | Inventor(s):

Keywords(s): AD - Alzheimer’s Disease, Cancer/Oncology, CNS - Central Nervous System, Colon cancer, Epilepsy, Gastric cancer, Liver cancer, Lung cancer, Neurodegenerative disease, Neurologic disease, Neurology, Pancreatic cancer, PD - Parkinson's Disease, Psychiatric disorder, Small molecule, Targeted therapy, Therapeutics

Category(s): Life Sciences > Therapeutics

Fatty-Acid Modified Cytotoxins and Peptides for Improved Efficacy, Safety, and Dosing Flexibility

SHORT DESCRIPTION A suite of four complementary technologies for a long-chain fatty‑acid–guided drug delivery platform to achieve superior therapeutic outcomes with reduced toxicity across both oncology and critical care applications. INVENTORS Nathan Gianneschi*, and others Weinberg College of Arts and Sciences,...

Published: 6/2/2026 | Updated: 6/1/2026 | Inventor(s):

Keywords(s): Adjunct therapy, BIO2026, Biologic, Breast cancer, Cancer/Oncology, Chemotherapy, Colon cancer, Lung cancer, Ovarian cancer, Pancreatic cancer, Small molecule, Targeted therapy, Therapeutics

Category(s): Life Sciences > Therapeutics

Small Molecule Inhibitors of Pleckstrin-2 for Treating Myeloproliferative Neoplasms

SHORT DESCRIPTION Small molecule inhibitors of Pleckstrin-2 (Plek2) for treating cell proliferative diseases and disorders, particularly myeloproliferative neoplasms (MPNs). NU Tech IDs: NU 2018-169, NU 2021-005 PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR Peng Ji Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Department of Pathology IP...

Published: 5/27/2026 | Updated: 5/27/2026 | Inventor(s):

Keywords(s): Breast cancer, Cancer/Oncology, Colon cancer, Leukemia, Lung cancer, Pancreatic cancer, Small molecule, Therapeutics

Category(s): Life Sciences > Therapeutics

Incomplete Autophagy Induction for the Treatment of Cancer

SHORT DESCRIPTION This incomplete autophagy inducer triggers caspase-mediated apoptosis in cancer cells by inducing incomplete autophagy, leading to tumor reduction and improved survival. INVENTORS INVENTORS Maciej Lesniak* Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Department of Neurological Surgery Jawad...

Published: 5/13/2026 | Updated: 5/7/2026 | Inventor(s):

Keywords(s): Autophagy, Brain cancer, Breast cancer, Cancer/Oncology, Lung cancer, Melanoma, Repurposed Drugs, Small molecule, Therapeutics

Category(s): Life Sciences > Therapeutics

Dual-Action Inhibition Strategy for KRAS and LKB1 Mutant NSCLC

NU 2023-113 INVENTORS Lillian Eichner (Feinberg School of Medicine, Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Genetics)* Reuben Shaw (Salk Institute) SHORT DESCRIPTION A dual drug combination to target KRAS and LKB1 mutant non–small cell lung cancer that results in superior efficacy by enhancing T cell recruitment and reducing tumor burden. BACKGROUND Lung...

Published: 5/26/2026 | Updated: 4/29/2026 | Inventor(s): Reuben Shaw

Keywords(s): Cancer/Oncology, Lung cancer, Repurposed Drugs, Small molecule, Therapeutics

Category(s): Life Sciences > Therapeutics

Inhibitors of MNK Kinase for Targeted Cancer and CNS Therapeutics

NU 2015-098 (NU 2015-098, NU 2018-036, NU 2025-036) INVENTORS Gary Schiltz (Weinberg College of Arts and Sciences, Department of Chemistry)* SHORT DESCRIPTION MNK kinase inhibitors that reduce cancer cell viability and proliferation and penetrates the brain for potential treatment of glioblastoma and CNS disorders. BACKGROUND Leukemia and brain...

Published: 5/13/2026 | Updated: 4/29/2026 | Inventor(s):

Keywords(s): AD - Alzheimer’s Disease, AML - Acute myeloid leukemia, ASD - Autism Spectrum Disorder, Bladder cancer, Brain cancer, Breast cancer, Cancer/Oncology, CNS - Central Nervous System, Colon cancer, Lung cancer, Neurodegenerative disease, Pancreatic cancer, Prostate cancer, Small molecule, Targeted protein degradation, Targeted therapy, Therapeutics

Category(s): Life Sciences > Therapeutics

Use of Nucleotide Synthesis Inhibitors for Targeted Therapy in MLL3/4 COMPASS Mutant Cancer

NU 2022-053 INVENTORS Ali Shilatifard (Feinberg School of Medicine, Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Genetics)* Zibo Zhao (Feinberg School of Medicine, Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Genetics)* SHORT DESCRIPTION A therapeutic platform that targets MLL3/4 COMPASS mutant cancers by using nucleotide synthesis inhibitors to disrupt...

Published: 5/26/2026 | Updated: 4/29/2026 | Inventor(s):

Keywords(s): Bladder cancer, Breast cancer, Cancer/Oncology, Colon cancer, Gastric cancer, Leukemia, Lung cancer, Lymphoma, Prostate cancer, Targeted therapy, Therapeutics

Category(s): Life Sciences > Therapeutics

STING Agonist 8803 for Blood-Brain Barrier Opening in Glioblastoma Treatment

SHORT DESCRIPTION Chemical compound that opens the blood-brain barrier to enhance delivery of therapeutics for treating glioblastoma. INVENTORS Amy Heimberger* Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Department of Neurological Surgery * Principal Investigator NU Tech ID: NU 2025-212 IP...

Published: 5/7/2026 | Updated: 4/27/2026 | Inventor(s):

Keywords(s): AD - Alzheimer’s Disease, Adjunct therapy, ALS - Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, Animal Model, Autoimmune disease, Bladder cancer, Brain cancer, Breast cancer, Cancer Treatment, Cancer/Oncology, Cervical cancer, CNS - Central Nervous System, Colon cancer, Drug delivery, Endometrial cancer, Gastric cancer, GBM - Glioblastoma, Head and neck cancer, Immunology, Immunotherapy, Liver cancer, Lung cancer, MS - Multiple Sclerosis, Neurodegenerative disease, Neurologic disease, Ovarian cancer, Pancreatic cancer, PD - Parkinson's Disease, Prostate cancer, Repurposed Drugs, Research tool, Small molecule, Targeted therapy, TBI - Traumatic brain injury, Therapeutics

Category(s): Life Sciences > Therapeutics, Life Sciences > Biomarkers & Biomedical Research Tools

Biomolecular Condensates as Protein Degradation Tools for Intracellular Targets

SHORT DESCRIPTION A targeted-protein degradation platform for intracellular targets, addressing resistant oncogenic and neurodegenerative targets. INVENTORS Shana Kelley* Weinberg College of Arts & Sciences, Department of Chemistry Yi Li * Principal Investigator NU Tech ID: NU 2025-050 IP...

Published: 5/7/2026 | Updated: 4/27/2026 | Inventor(s):

Keywords(s): AD - Alzheimer’s Disease, Biologic, Biomolecular condensates, Cancer/Oncology, Drug delivery, Nanoparticle, Neurodegenerative disease, Neurologic disease, Neurology, PD - Parkinson's Disease, Platform technology, Targeted protein degradation, Targeted therapy, Therapeutics

Category(s): Life Sciences > Therapeutics, Life Sciences > Biomarkers & Biomedical Research Tools

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