Beaker List – UNC Edition
Top Entrepreneurial Life Science Professors @ UNC
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Overview
Behind every transformative technology is a team of brilliant scientists and researchers. Academic research in particular is a driving force for technological innovation. Here, we have identified a ‘Midas List’ of researchers who have pioneered highly transformative technologies that have translated to the clinic. Using venture backed startups as a primary guide along with other impact metrics such as patents, citations, and thought leadership, the following professors have demonstrated patient impact, providing significant contributions to the startup ecosystem.
With more than 200 years of research under its belt, University of North Carolina houses an ever-growing list of discoveries and inventions, many of which span several decades. UNC is the 12th largest research university in the United States, ranking sixth in the nation for federal research expenditures. With $1.15 Billion in annual funding, UNC is dedicating large amounts of capital to create tremendous social and economic value. Cumulatively, UNC faculty are responsible for 1,003 U.S. issued patents, 145 startups launched, and over $1.5 Billion in startup investments received. As an example of the amazing work that this university is producing, we would like to highlight ten professors leading life science entrepreneurship efforts at University of North Carolina, both in innovation and strengthening the entrepreneurial ecosystem of the school.
Paul Dayton
Paul Dayton is Distinguished Professor and Chair of the UNC & N.C. State Joint Department of Biomedical Engineering. Dayton focused his research interests on areas of biomedical ultrasound imaging, ultrasound mediated targeted therapies, and industrial ultrasound applications. In particular, his research at the Dayton Lab involves developing new technologies for imaging blood flow, microvasculature, and molecular markers using ultrasound and microbubble contrast agents. Several of his contributions to the field include techniques to improve the sensitivity and consistency of ultrasound imaging through optimization of contrast agent size distribution; the demonstration of high-resolution, high-SNR ultra-broadband imaging; and techniques for real-time molecular imaging.
Dayton currently holds 12 patents and is the co-founder of 5 companies including: Nanosonic Bioreagents, SonoVol, & Triangle Biotechnology.