A method for precisely tuning gene expression levels ...
Researchers at the University of Oxford have developed a method for precise, stepwise control of endogenous gene expressio...
Technologies available for licensing
Oxford University Innovation has a range of technologies available for licensing arising from research at Oxford University
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Current TECHNOLOGY licensing opportunities
Single molecule sequencing for single-molecule phenot...
A high throughput single-molecule sequencing method that links structure to function.
Synthetic Cas9-based programmable transmembrane recep...
A novel family of synthetic Cas9-based programmable transmembrane receptors that enable conditional control of gene expres...
Enhancing crop yields and stress resilience
University of Oxford researchers utilise proteins in a key pathway involved in regulating plant development and adaption t...
Contamination-free microcentrifuge tube holder system
Researchers at the University of Oxford have developed a device to significantly reduce exposure to radiation by ensuring ...
SnoopLigase for catalysis of ligation between two pep...
A tool that greatly enhances the functionality and diversifies the uses of the current Tag/Catcher peptide tag technology...
Protease Inhibitors that increase yield and quality o...
Three new protease inhibitors that increase protein accumulation when transiently co-expressed to support the production o...
SpyTag and SpyCatcher v2.0
SpyCatcher and SpyTag designed and evolved for faster covalent bond formation.
A compact and robust cold-atom source for quantum tec...
A novel way of constructing a pyramid of mirrors to create a configuration of laser light to cool atoms to tens of microke...
3D laser spectrometer
Oxford researchers have developed a novel technology using spectroscopy to capture multiple spectral images from a single ...
Charged particle imaging
Oxford researchers have developed a variation on time-of-flight mass spectrometry (TOFMS) enabling mass-selective images o...
The Rare UK Diseases Study platform
A bespoke web-based platform that allows for online registration, record and management of patient data within a dynamic c...
Novel blood brain barrier model
A new method of generating brain microvascular endothelial cells for use in Blood-Brain Barrier models
The intuitive, scalable and powerful management syste...
BRAHMS is the leading database management system for herbaria, botanic gardens, seed banks a...
Carbon capture and mobile hydrogen generation
Oxford researchers have developed a new catalyst that monitors high activity in the conversion of waste gases to methanol ...
PubMLST molecular typing databases
Multi locus sequence typing (MLST) and whole genome MLST typing for molecular characterisation of bacteria
Integrated measurement and control system for quantum...
Electronic measurements are a requirement for a range of applications. Oxford researchers have created modular instrumenta...
Laser processing methods for creation and engineering...
Oxford researchers have developed methods for creating and engineering optically active point defects inside crystals. Suc...
Fluorophore-friendly streptavidin
Oxford University academics have developed a streptavidin mutant with enhanced fluorescence and sensitivity following dye ...
Inducible CRISPR-TR system for the conditional regula...
Oxford researchers have developed an inducible CRISPR-based transcription regulator system that allows for spatiotemporal ...
Oxford Protein Analysis Software Suite (OxPASS)
Oxford researchers have developed a suite of software many biomolecule characterisation techniques including Mass Spectrom...
BiobOx: A flexible tool for structural biology
Software for the analysis of protein structures from the atomic level up to multimeric quaternary structures.
Improved cross-linking models between amino acids wit...
DynamXL software models cross-link between amino acids by accounting for linker and protein dynamics for improved resoluti...
The Oxford RobotCar dataset
A 20TB data set facilitating long-term localisation and mapping for autonomous vehicles in real-world, dynamic urban envir...
A method for single restriction enzyme-based scarless...
Oxford University academics have developed a method for hierarchical assembly of DNA fragments up to 200kb using a single ...
DIFFNAL – Element separation for chemical speciatio...
Oxford researchers have developed a low-cost, reusable device capable of separating relevant metal and metalloid species f...
Data acquisition and management system for personalis...
A Comprehensive collection of software tools to support the input of electronic personalised information and the subsequen...
Next generation x-ray contrast agents
Targeted contrast agents for computed tomography (CT) offering the ability to image a range of disease indications
Thermochromic materials and coatings for smart buildi...
Oxford researchers have developed high-performance, commercially viable processes for the production of powders and thin-f...
PULSAR – Ion-Mobility Mass Spectrometry Analysis So...
Oxford researchers have developed software for analysing ion-mobility mass spectrometry data, including tools to quantify ...
Impact: Rapid calculation of protein structural param...
Oxford researchers have developed an algorithm and software implementation to rapidly calculate the size of proteins with ...
Dynamic Consent
Oxford researchers have developed a personalised, web-based interface for the advanced management of fully informed consen...
Label-free single molecule detection and mass spectro...
Oxford researchers have developed an interferometric scattering (iSCAT) technique enabling label-free single molecule dete...
Single cell DNA amplification
A novel method for the accurate and even amplification of DNA from very low input amounts, including single cells.
Next generation Capture-C: a high-sensitivity method ...
An improved method for studying chromosome conformation that allows high-throughput analysis of gene regulatory elements....
Studying tethered enzymatic reactions
Oxford researchers have developed a novel method to study tethered enzymatic reactions that are prevalent in cell signalli...
VGG-Face: photo to identity vector
Software which implements Convolutional Neural Networks (CNN) for face identification and verification
Ombudsman satisfaction survey
A standardised survey to explore consumer satisfaction with ombudsmen or Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) providers, d...
Semantic image segmentation
Oxford researchers have developed a novel neural network component for semantic image segmentation, with diverse and numer...
MAGMA: Automated assignment of NMR spectra for protei...
Oxford researchers have developed a method that enables automated assignment of NMR spectra for proteins, small molecules ...
UKPDS Cardiovascular Risk Engine – Version 3
Type 2 diabetes-specific cardiovascular risk calculator based on 53,000 UKPDS patient-years of data that can be used to ed...
Raman Activated Cell Ejection (RACE)
Oxford researchers have developed instrumentation for performing single cell sorting and selection using Raman Spectroscop...
Protein team assembly for controlling cell signalling...
A simple method to link proteins into programmed chains via spontaneously reacting peptide/protein pairs, generating a new...
Faces to paintings software suite
Software matching photos of a person to paintings and/or other photos within a given corpus of images
Rapid, simple biomolecule purification from living or...
Fast, inexpensive and simple method that supports the segregation and purification of biomolecules before or after a cell ...
Version 2 of the UKPDS OM, a Type 2 Diabetes Outcomes...
Based on data from the longest follow-up study of Type 2 diabetes patients, this simulation tool is designed for epidemiol...
Diagnosing Neurological Autoimmune Disease
Autoantibodies against a subunit of the GABAA receptor are involved in neurological and psychiatric disease and...
Nitrous oxide sensing
Sensor molecules which reversibly bind nitrous oxide. Nitrous oxide can be easily detected by eye or quantified by UV-visi...
Efficient water decontamination system
An effective water treatment to remove heavy metal ions and other toxins from contaminated water
iHOMA2, software for diabetes trials and research
iHOMA2, an interactive, 23-variable, HOmeostatic Model of Assessment software package for diabetes trials and research....
Tissue Bioreactor for drug discovery and tissue engin...
A novel device enabling the culture of cellular tissue that is conditioned to the mechanical forces found in the h...
Bright-field optical microscope converters, enhance p...
A new class of miniature devices that expand the capabilities of traditional bright-field light microscopes.
Fluid Monitoring Applications
Novel sensors offering the ability to conduct in-situ measurement of fluid samples offering high sensitivity detection of ...
‘Stampy’ algorithm software
A statistical algorithm for sensitive and fast mapping of Illumina sequence reads.
Anti-cancer drug discovery
Ribosomal-targeted approaches to drug discovery, treatment and drug design.
Sortition: clinical trial randomisation software
A stand-alone, online randomisation system builder that supports the standard randomisation and minimisation algorithms fo...
Glycaemic variability calculator: EasyGV
EasyGV is a spreadsheet that calculates glycaemic variability of blood glucose profiles. It puts 10 different methods into...
Bacterial identification
Database and scheme for the fast, accurate classification of bacteria, with applications including disease diagnosis.
Obesity assay
New assay for the identification of pharmaceutical candidates for the treatment of obesity.
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