Dr. Tamara Bush and Dr. Justin Scott have spent years studying how seating design can help reduce pressure injuries for patients with limited mobility. Their work led to Sit SenseTM, a smart seating technology that automatically redistributes pressure by adjusting a patient’s position before vulnerable areas of the body are placed at greater risk. Built …
For decades, cardiovascular drug development has faced a costly problem: treatments that look promising in early studies often fail when tested in people. Animal models and flat cell cultures have advanced science, but they cannot fully capture the complexity of the human heart. That translation gap slows the search for safer drugs and better therapies …
For Kraft Heinz and Michigan State University’s School of Packaging, the partnership begins with a shared question: how can packaging better protect food, reduce environmental impact, improve the consumer experience, and prepare the next generation of packaging leaders? Together, Kraft Heinz and MSU are tackling some of the industry’s most pressing challenges, from developing more …
Backed by a new $4.6 million award from the National Institutes of Health, or NIH, Michigan State University researchers are launching a novel project to transform how medications are developed and prescribed for women. This is the first installment of an award worth up to $12.8 million over three years. Researchers from Rutgers, Emory, Tulane, …
Backed by the MSU Research Foundation and Lansing Regional SmartZone, the Conquer Summer Accelerator helps high-growth, Michigan-based startups gain traction and prepare for investment. EAST LANSING, Mich. (July 21, 2026) — The MSU Research Foundation has launched its 2026 Conquer Summer Accelerator cohort, beginning with an orientation held on July 13 at the Technology Innovation …
Two osteopathic medical students – one at the Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine (MSUCOM) and the other at Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (LECOM) – received a grant from the American Osteopathic Association (AOA) to explore how osteopathic medicine can support the health and performance of professional race car drivers. The AOA …
MSU summer camp gives high school students hands-on experience with quantum computing while expanding pathways into an emerging technology field As quantum technologies move from research laboratories toward real-world applications, Michigan State University is helping prepare the next generation of students to take part. The Quantum Motor City(opens in new window) summer camp returned to MSU July …
Recognition places Indapta among an elite group of life sciences startups honored during the awards’ 20th anniversary year HOUSTON & SEATTLE — Indapta Therapeutics, a clinical-stage biotechnology company developing off-the-shelf natural killer (NK) cell therapies for cancer and autoimmune diseases, has been named a nominee for “Best Startup” in the 2026 Prix Galien USA …
MSU Technologies is pleased to welcome Scott Steiger as Associate Director. In this role, Scott leads the CDA/MTA, IP Administration, and Agreement Compliance teams, supporting the processes and services that help researchers protect, manage, and advance innovations developed at Michigan State University. Scott brings more than 13 years of experience in technology transfer, intellectual property …
Daneris Mestres Alemany from Louisiana State University and Joshua Tripp from the University of Tennessee have been named the 2026 recipients of the Merck Animal Health Food Systems Fellowship Scholarships through the Michigan State University College of Veterinary Medicine. For veterinary students interested in food animal medicine, there is no single path into the field. …
