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2008 News Archive

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December 12, 2008: USF Takes "Emerging Research Park of the Year" Award
"The Association of University Research Parks (AURP) this morning at its 21st annual conference, held this year in St. Petersburg, presented the Emerging Research Park of the Year Award to the University of South Florida Research Park..."


December 1, 2008: Research One Featured on the University Beat
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November 24, 2008: Local Tech Partnership Leader Earns Repeat Recognition
"For the second straight year, Orlandos Randy Berridge, president of the Florida High Tech Corridor Council (FHTCC), has been recognized as one of the most influential people in the technology and entrepreneurial industry in the Southeastern United States, according to TechJournal Souths 25 of the Most Influential People in Southeast Technology Community..."


November 23, 2008: WIPO Director Gives PCT Update
"Director of the Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT) legal division at the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) in Geneva, Switzerland gave a presentation on PCT at the University of South Florida. Matthew Bryan reported that 139 countries are currently PCT members..."


November 19, 2008: USF Mourns Loss of Trustee Robert Dressler
"University of South Florida and the Greater Tampa Bay community are mourning the sudden death of USF Foundation Trustee Robert Dressler...."


November 13, 2008: Tampa Company Receives Patent for Dietary Supplement Designed to Boost Stem Cells
"Scientists at Natura Therapeutics, Inc., a spin-out company from the University of South Florida, have received a patent for a unique dietary supplement called NutraStem, a synergistic blend of active botanicals and antioxidants aimed at adult stem cell regeneration..."


November 4, 2008: USF Technologies Exhibit at ResearchOne Kick-Off
"On Monday, November 3rd, the University of South Florida Office of Research & Innovation kicked off a week long celebration of USF research and technologies. More than 25 exhibitors took part in the event including..."


October 28, 2008: USF Technologies Showcased at Pinellas Technology & Business Innovation Exchange
"The Pinellas County Technology & Business Innovation Exchange took place on Friday, October 24, 2008 at the Tradewinds Resort in St. Pete Beach. The event, an initiative of Congressman C.W. Bill Young, featured more than 50 companies showcasing technologies from the Tampa Bay area..."


October 27, 2008: DocuVantage CEO Named Finalist for 2008 Tampa Bay CEO of the Year
"Jana Wiggins, President & CEO of Document Advantage Corporation,(DocuVantage), has been named a finalist for the 2008 Tampa Bay CEO of the Year award in the Business Products & Services category. The finalists and winners will be celebrated by Tampa Bay CEO Magazine, the awards program host, at a gala dinner on December 11 at the Pepin Hospitality Center in Tampa..."


October 23, 2008: USF Celebrates ResearchOne
"The University of South Florida shines a light on research the week of Nov. 3-7 with ResearchOne, an event showcasing USFs world-class interdisciplinary research through open house events, symposia, talks by researchers, and discussion groups from the wide variety of research endeavors at every corner of the campus and beyond..."


October 23, 2008: Expert Insights for Entrepreneurs and Start-Ups Oct. 27
"The University of South Florida Division of Patents & Licensing and USF CONNECT will bring four accomplished entrepreneurs to share their experiences with other entrepreneurs and start-up companies, Monday, Oct. 27 from 2 to 4 p.m. at the USF CONNECT Building, 3802 Spectrum Blvd,. on the USF Tampa campus..."


October 23, 2008: Draper Lab's Tiny Tech Could Bring Big Things to Economy
"Boston-area Draper Laboratory was in town this week to show off its gee-whiz-inspired array of military and medical technology in a two-day expo at the University of South Florida Tampa..."


October 17, 2008: Draper 2008 Technology Expo Oct. 21-22
"Innovative scientists and their latest work get the spotlight when the University of South Tampa and the Tampa Bay Partnership host The Draper 2008 Technology Exposition Oct. 21 22 at USF Research Park (3802 Spectrum Blvd.) on the Tampa campus..."


October 16, 2008: Economic Booster: USF Office of Technology Development Featured in Gulf Coast Business Review
"While economic development organizations on the Gulf Coast fumble around with financial incentives, branding campaigns and other dubious attempts to help restart their local economies, the USF Research Park at Tampa Bay is one place they might want to look to for salvation..."


October 15, 2008: Real-World Dreams: Rehab Ideas Featured in Gulf Coast Business Review
"Engineer, entrepreneur and teacher Stephen Sundarrao sees a common problem in engineering education and business. "What people don't do these days is dream," Sundarrao says. "Sometimes we box ourselves and limit our creativity." He tries to remedy..."


October 10, 2008: USF Ranked 35th In Patent Research
"The University of South Florida ranks 35th nationwide in patent research, The Patent Board's 2008 Universities Patent Scorecard shows..."


October 6, 2008: Rehab Ideas Featured in USF Magazine
"Thanks to a concept called "Technology Transfer," the brilliant ideas and inventions of students and their mentors take shape and substance in the classroom are going on to be patented and licensed..."


October 6, 2008: Modelithics Expands its non-Linear Transistor Library Available for AWR Microwave Office
"Modelithics, Inc. (www.modelithics.com) has released another significantly enhanced version of their powerful and feature-rich Non-Linear Transistor Model Library for AWR Microwave Office. The Modelithics NLT Library consists of high accuracy non-linear and noise models from leading semiconductor manufacturers..."


October 1, 2008: USF Research Park of Tampa Bay to Host 2008 Association of University Research Parks' Annual Conference
"This three-day program is jam-packed with opportunities for discussion on the latest trends in university-industry networks, sustainability and globalization, including 12 concurrent sessions covering topics ranging from case studies..."


September 30, 2008: Modelithics Releases CLR Library For RF Analysis In Cadence Virtuoso Spectre Circuit Simulator
"Modelithics, Inc. (www.modelithics.com) has released a powerful and feature-rich collection of equivalent circuit models for use with Cadence Virtuoso Spectre Circuit Simulator XL. The surface-mount capacitor, inductor and resistor models are extracted from precision impedance and S-parameter measurements..."


September 24, 2008: Announcing the FHTCC Virtual Entrepreneur Center
"Whether starting a new business, looking to expand an existing business or considering relocating a business, entrepreneurs searching for information that will support their business needs can visit the Florida High Tech Corridor Council (FHTCC) Virtual Entrepreneur Center..."


September 15, 2008: Rehab Ideas, Inc. Featured on Bay News 9
"A new device under development is aimed at giving wheelchair-bound people more freedom. University of South Florida students helped create an off-road wheelchair kit, known as the Predator..."


September 15, 2008: EMS Offers RapidScan - the first affordable 3D Scanner for industrial use
"The RapidScan 3D Scanning system brings commercial level accuracy to users at an entry level price. The RapidScan system includes the EScan 3D scanners, tripod, training, application software and lifetime technical support..."


September 4, 2008: Modelithics' Expands its Non-Linear Transistor Library Available for Agilent Advanced Design Systems (ADS)
"Modelithics, Inc. (www.modelithics.com) has released another significantly enhanced version of their powerful and feature-rich Non-Linear Transistor Model Library for Agilent-ADS. The Modelithics NLT Library consists of high accuracy non-linear and noise models from leading semiconductor manufacturers..."


September 2, 2008: Rehab Ideas Story Picked Up By Associated Press
"USF CONNECT congratulates Rehab Ideas, Inc. on having a recent story released by The Associated Press. The story has been picked up by media outlets from around the world including: Tampa Tribune, New York Times, Boston Herald, Orlando Sentinel, Chicago Tribune, Washington Post..."


September 2, 2008: USF Turns Academics Into Business Venture
"When Travis Watkins was asked a few years ago to devise a college engineering project that would help people with disabilities, the first person who came to mind was his father, who once cherished walks along the beach..."


August 29, 2008: CEO of Rehab Ideas, Stephen Sundarrao, Named One of Florida's High-impact Trendsetters
"University of South Florida professor and India native Stephen Sundarro, 40, teaches rehabilitative engineering, making his undergrads develop products to help disabled people in Tampa Bay. His Rehab Ideas company, now at USFs research park..."


August 20, 2008: USF Connects Epi-Pet with Clearwater Manufacturer
"Just in time for summer, Bradenton veterinarian Dr. Michael C. Fleck is launching the first pet sunscreen compliant with U.S. Food & Drug Administration standards later this month. Through the University of South Floridas USF Connect..."


August 19, 2008: Presentations Now Available From 'Closing the Loop on Simulation Based Design" - A Microwave Week Focus Session Hosted By Modelithics
"As part of its on-going initiative to contribute to simulation based design success, Modelithics hosted a focus group meeting during the IEEE MTT-S IMS Microwave Week in Atlanta. The event took place on Thursday evening..."


August 11, 2008: USF Home for Senator Martinez's Expanded Gulf Coast Office
"The University of South Florida welcomes U.S. Senator Mel Martinez (R-FL) to USF's Research Park in Tampa. He is expanding his Gulf Coast regional office which will be located in the USF CONNECT building..."


August 8, 2008: Senator Martinez Announces Office Expansion in Gulf Coast
"U.S. Senator Mel Martinez (R-FL) today announced the expansion of the Gulf Coast regional office at the USF CONNECT building in the University of South Floridas Research Park. The senators Gulf Coast regional office serves the residents of Citrus, Hernando, Pasco, Pinellas, Hillsborough, Polk, Manatee and Hardee counties..."


August 7, 2008: USF CONNECT Welcomes The Office of U.S. Senator Mel Martinez To The USF CONNECT Building
"USF CONNECT is honored to welcome the Office of U.S. Senator Mel Martinez to the USF CONNECT building in the USF Research Park. This location will serve as the Senators Tampa Bay Regional office. The office will service Hillsborough, Pinellas, Manatee, Polk, Pasco, Hernando, Citrus and Hardee counties..."


August 4, 2008: Tampa Electric, USF Partner with Lowry Park Zoo on New Renewable Energy Project
"Tampa Electric, the University of South Florida's Power Center for Utility Explorations (PCUE) and Tampa's Lowry Park Zoo will partner on a project to develop, design and test a renewable solar energy system..."


August 4, 2008: Lowry Park Zoo Tests Solar Project
"Tampa Electric, the University of South Florida and Lowry Park Zoo will partner on a project to develop, design and test a renewable solar energy system at the zoo. Funded in part by a grant from the Florida High Tech Corridor, the project will cost about $575,000, a release said..."


August 4, 2008: Lowry Park Zoo Goes Solar
"The Skyfari ride at Lowry Park Zoo will soon run on sunshine. Tampa Electric and the University of South Florida's Power Center for Utility Explorations will help the zoo install a 15-kilowatt solar system..."


August 4, 2008: DocuVantage is Proud to Sponsor Tampa Bay Tech Jam
"DocuVantage is proud to sponsor Tampa Bay Tech Jam, a Summer Party with a Purpose. Tech Jam is organized by the Tampa Bay Technology Forum Foundation, in support of science and technology education initiatives..."


August 3, 2008: Tiny Devices Drive Lab to Expand to Tampa Bay Area
"It's easy to imagine James Bond, R2-D2 or Louis Pasteur roaming the hallways of Draper Labs. One lab cranks out spy computers the size of fingernails..."


July 28, 2008: Draper Laboratory to Establish BioMEMS R&D Center and Multi Chip Module Center in Tampa Bay
"The Charles Stark Draper Laboratory, Inc., announced today that it will be establishing a BioMEMS R&D Center at the University of South Florida in Tampa and a Multi Chip Module (MCM) Center in St. Petersburg..."


July 28, 2008: Crist Announces Draper Deal Including R&D Center at USF
"Governor Charlie Crist and Draper Laboratory's CEO Jim Shields today announced Cambridge, Mass.-based Charles Stark Draper Laboratory, Inc., one of the world's leading independent research and development laboratories engaged in applied research..."


June 24, 2008: USF Biotechnology Spin-off Raises $25 Million
"The intersection of scholarly research and entrepreneurship at the University of South Florida is benefitting a biotech firm looking to help patients with serious illnesses. IRX Therapeutics..."


June 22, 2008: American Ingenuity Alive and Well
"Contrary to popular belief, American ingenuity is alive and well, especially in the technology industry and specifically in rehabilitation technology. I am fortunate to see it on a daily basis..."


June 19, 2008: Big Sur Technologies and Document Advantage Corporation, (DocuVantage) Partner to Provide Document Management and Managed IT Services to Better Serve their Clients
"Two of Floridas top technology firms announced their unique new partnering agreement today. Big Sur Technologies and Document Advantage Corporation, (DocuVantage) have joined forces to better serve their client base..."


June 16, 2008: Rehab Ideas, Inc. Featured on Fox News
"Engineers at the University of South Florida have developed a device that will literally change peoples lives. Its called the Mobili-T Rover and will give disabled people access to places they wouldnt ordinarily be able to travel to on their own..."


June 16, 2008: Modelithics CLR Library v5.1 - Adds 20 New Family Component Models!
"Modelithics, Inc. (www.modelithics.com) has released an enhanced version of their popular CLR Library, significantly increasing the range and number of components represented by Modelithics highly scalable models. With this update Modelithics continues to expand its collection of well-documented substrate- and part-value scalable surface-mount component models..."


June 14, 2008: Closing The Loop on Simulation Based Design
"Design and Modeling Engineers with extensive experience in the use of simulation design tools discuss the use of simulation to enhance product development efficiency..."


June 12, 2008: Modelithics Releases SELECT Model Library for RF Designers Using Cadence Spectre
"As a preview of coming attractions Modelithics, Inc. has released a free sample model library for accurate surface mount capacitor, inductor and resistor component representation within Cadence Spectre (version IC610) simulation software..."


June 11, 2008: Tampa Bay Technology Incubator Companies To Exhibit at Cool Tech '08
"THREE COMPANIES IN THE TAMPA BAY TECHNOLOGY INCUBATOR WILL BE EXHIBITING AT THE TAMPA BAY TECHNOLOGY FORUMS COOL TECH 08 EVENT THIS THURSDAY, JUNE 12TH. THE EVENT, TO BE HELD AT THE TAMPA CONVENTION CENTER..."


May 30, 2008: Renewable Energy Test Product Unveiled
" Two sites in St. Petersburg will serve as research hubs under a plan for renewable energy technology unveiled by the state and Progress Energy Florida. Gov. Charlie Crist and Jeff Lyash, president and chief executive of Progress Energy, unveiled plans Tuesday for Sustainable Electrical Energy Delivery Systems..."


May 28, 2008: Company Strives to Redefine a Wheelchair's Limits
"You reach behind a chair for your backpack or purse and don't think twice. You explore the uneven terrain of the beach or a park trail whenever the urge hits..."


May 28, 2008: Rehab Ideas Highlighted in Tampa Bay Times: Disable This!
"University of South Florida engineering instructor Stephen Sundarrao and his students are creating and marketing devices to make life easier..."


May 27, 2008: Solar Battery Project Unveiled in St. Petersburg
"Solar power is one of the most cost-effective and least polluting forms of energy generation. But critics of solar say it will not provide a considerable proportion of the nations energy because it is an intermittent source of energy..."


May 27, 2008: Renewable-Energy Project Launched at Two St. Petersburg Sites
"Cutting-edge renewable energy technology that could become part of the energy system of the future was unveiled today at Albert Whitted Park and USF St. Petersburg..."


May 23, 2008: Modelithics Signs with Ultram for Israel Representation
"Modelithics, Inc. announces the appointment of international distributors, Ultram Technologies, LTD, as the corporations exclusive representative covering Israel. Larry Dunleavy, Modelithics CEO, and the Director of Ultram, Yossi Yuran, have signed a comprehensive agreement designed to fully support the Israeli market for RF and microwave simulation models and characterization services..."


May 20, 2008: Community Leaders Will Launch New Renewable-Energy System
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"An innovative renewable energy system will be unveiled Tuesday, May 27 at two St. Petersburg sites. The test stations at USF St. Petersburg and Albert Whitted Park, are serving as research hubs..."


May 1, 2008: Roeling Departs NMEDA, Joins Rehab Ideas as New COO
"Dana Roeling has left her position as executive director for the National Mobility Equipment Dealers Association (NMEDA) and has joined a Florida-based assistive technology company called Rehab Ideas..."


May 1, 2008: MiMedx Group, Inc. Adds Ronald G. Wallace to Board of Directors
"MiMedx Group, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: MDXG) announced today that Ronald G. Wallace, former President of UPS International, has been appointed to its Board of Directors, effective April 29, 2008..."


April 26, 2008: The Indo-US Chamber of Commerce Honors Transgenex founder with the International Business Person of the Year Award.
"Dr. Shyam S. Mohapatra, founder of TransGenex Nanobiotech Inc., Tampa, was honored last night at the Annual Banyan Ball of the Indo-US Chamber of Commerce as the International Business Person of the Year..."


April 24, 2008: Intezyne Technologies. Research Without Worry.
"Founded in 2004 by scientists from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst, Intezyne applies a broad spectrum of scientific knowledgeincluding organic and polymer chemistry, polymer physics, materials science, biochemistry..."


April 21, 2008: USF Rehabilitation Engineering Center Demonstrates New Hi-Tech Mobility Equipment
"The University of South Floridas Center for Rehabilitation and Technology will showcase its latest advanced mobility technology Wednesday, April 23 at 1 p.m. in the USF Research Park on Spectrum Blvd. next to the Embassy Suites Hotel. Rehabilitation engineers will demonstrate new technologies..."


April 18, 2008: USF CONNECT Welcomes BioMed Immunotech, Inc. To The Tampa Bay Technology Incubator
"USF Connect is pleased to announce the newest company admitted by the Tampa Bay Technology Incubator Advisory Board is BioMed Immunotech, Inc. the company will occupy approximately 1,000 square feet of laboratory space..."


April 15, 2008: EMS Opens New Office
"Engineering & Manufacturing Services Inc (EMS), the number one provider of Z Corporation 3D Printers and 3D Scanners, has opened a new office in Atlanta, GA. Based in Tampa, FL, EMS sells 3D scanning, rapid prototyping and 3D design products and services throughout the southeast region..."


April 7, 2008: Early Research Suggests Umbilical Cord Blood Cell Therapy May Reduce Progression of Alzheiemer's Disease
"Stems cells derived from umbilical cord blood are showing early potential in fighting Alzheimer's disease, according to results from a new preclinical study published in the March issue of Stem Cells and Development. The study, conducted by researchers from the University of South Florida and Saneron CCEL Therapeutics, Inc., found that..."


April 3, 2008: MiMedx Group Signs License Agreement with SaluMedica
"MiMedx Group, Inc. announced today that it has entered into an exclusive world-wide license with SaluMedica, LLC of Atlanta, GA for its Salubria material for applications as a surgical sheet. The license covers both internal and external applications..."


April 3, 2008: How Others Do It: FHTCC Brings in Career Center Directors to Promote Region
"Instead of traveling across the country promoting the region as a prime spot for college graduates to build a career, one regional consortium of education and economic development partners and employers brings in career center directors to connect with its local organizations that hire college students..."


April 1, 2008: MiMedx Group Announces Post-split Name Change
"MiMedx Group, Inc., formerly known as Alynx, Co., today reported that the contemplated reverse stock split and the redomestication from Nevada to Florida and related name change..."


April 1, 2008: Transgenex Nanobiotech, Inc. Profiled in "The In Vivo Blog"
"TransGenex Nanobiotech is taking a multi-pronged approach to building a nanotechnology company. In the short term, the company is generating revenue from sales of its custom nanoparticles and its Nanogene reagents that can be used to deliver genes to cells..."


March 27, 2008: Document Advantage to Showcase DocuVantage OnDemand Document and Records Management For Protecting Mission Critical Documents At The National Hurricane Conference
"Document Advantage Corporation, the leading provider of on-demand document management applications, is pleased to showcase DocuVantage OnDemand for disaster preparedness at the National Hurricane Conference in Orlando, FL on April 3-4, 2008..."


March 18, 2008: USF CONNECT is Event Partner for "Turning Your Innovations Into a Successful Business: Attracting Venture Capital and Business Partners While Protecting Your Innovations
"Join us for a fascinating seminar that will provide you with proven business strategies for turning innovations into a successful business model, an understanding of how intellectual property protection is key to monetizing your innovations..."


March 18, 2008: DocuVantage Corporation Welcomes Chairman of the Board
"Document Advantage Corporation, the leading provider of on-demand document and business process management, is pleased to announce Mr. Cliff Sink as the company's Chairman of the Board..."


March 4, 2008: Blueberry and Green Tea Containing Supplement Protects Against Stroke Damage
"A unique dietary supplement called NutraStem has been shown to have beneficial effects following experimental stroke*. A nutritional supplement product, NutraStem also known as NT-020, is a proprietary formulation of blueberry..."


March 3, 2008: MiMedx Announces Brian J. Splan as President
"MiMedx, Inc., a development-stage medical device company, announced today that Brain J. Splan has been appointed President. In this role, Mr. Splan will be providing strategic and tactical leadership to the MiMedx team..."


March 1, 2008: Florida Woos Tech Talent
"College students, Florida is honored that you grace our beaches, hotels and restaurants for spring break. But, how about showing some real love and hanging with us year-round..."


February 26, 2008: Local Tech Scene Given Fresh Look
"Local tech scene given fresh look Scrambling to find information on Florida's high-tech scene? The Florida High Tech Corridor Council and the Tampa Bay business publication Maddux Business Report just released the new version..."


February 25, 2008: Looking for High-Tech Grads?
"LOOKING FOR HIGH]TECH GRADS? Then you may want to register for the Career Expo .08 Thursday and Friday in Tampa. The Florida High Tech Corridor Council is bringing..."


February 25, 2008: Fruit Processor Utilitzes DocuVantage OnDemand To Reduce the Fruit Payable Process from 24 Man-Hours to Minutes
"Fruit Processor utilizes Docuvantage OnDemand to reduce the fruit payable reconciliation process from 24 man hours to just minutes. reconciling grower's field tickets, usda inspection certificates..."


February 22, 2008: Private Proxy Goes Global with a Netherlands Anonymous Proxy Server
"PrivacyView Software, LLC the developer of award winning internet and computer privacy software, today announced the availability of its first international server option for its anonymous proxy server, private proxy..."


February 8, 2008: MiMedx and Alynx Company Merger
"Alynx, Co. announced today it has completed its acquisition of 100% of the outstanding shares of MiMedx, Inc., a development-stage medical device company, based in Tampa, Florida..."


February 1, 2008: Companies looking For Recruiting Advantage Can Meet With Top National University Reps At Career Expo
"On Feb. 28-29, companies located in the 23-county Florida High Tech Corridor can gain access to thousands of highly skilled graduates from more than 75 of the nations top universities as career center directors..."


February 1, 2008: Homespun Biotech Firm Supplements Distribution Effort
"A startup with ties to University of South Florida wants to take a bite of the multibillion-dollar market for dietary supplements. Natura Therapeutics Inc. launched limited sales of its NutraStem supplement about a year ago and now is widening distribution..."


February 1, 2008: Natura Therapeutics Profiled In The Tampa Bay Business Journal
"The Tampa Bay Business Journal recently profiled Natura Therapeutics and NutraStem. The article, titled "Homespun biotech firm supplements distribution effort" was written by Margie Manning and published on February 1, 2008..."


January 30, 2008: Intezyne Technologies, Inc. Presents at Venture Capital Conference
"A guy who sells portable explosive detectors out of his garage in Pinellas County was looking for $2-million.A software company in Tampa that has signed a partnership with IBM needed $5-million..."


January 30, 2008: EMS is Top Z Corporation Reseller
"Engineering & Manufacturing Services Inc (EMS) sold more Z Corporation 3D Printers than any other company in 2007 to obtain the number one ranking. For the fourth time in five years EMS has achieved the number one ranking from Z Corporation..."


January 7, 2008: DocuVantage OnDemand at the SaaS Summit 2008
"Document Advantage, a leading provider of SaaS document management and workflow, is showcasing their latest version of DocuVantage OnDemand at the upcoming SaaS Summit 2008, February 27]29, 2008 in San Francisco, California..."


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