[Licensing negotiation in progress]
[Invitation for Expression of Interest- Deadline: 9 May 2019]
We are inviting expressions of interest (EoI) for commercializing “Methods for measuring virus genetic mutation patterns” technology. The innovation is developed by Professor WANG Haitian Maggie, Assistant Professor of Centre for Clinical Research and Biostatistics of The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK Reference: 18/MED/829).
The Technology
A method that measures virus mutation patterns through regular input of viral sequences. The method is able to determine the effective mutation period of amino acids and the position of driver mutations of infectious disease epidemics. The invention has 3 applications: (1) Identification of “effective mutation” and “effective mutation period” for accurate vaccine strain design in early stage; (2) A platform of real-time vaccine strain matching evaluation; (3) A real-time forecasting tool for influenza or other infectious diseases epidemic and pandemic activity through molecular information and meterological factors.
Commercialization
The technology is now available for licensing on an exclusive basis. In order to fully realize the benefit of the technology, we expect substantial investment is necessary to enable further research and development. In addition to the financial commitment, the licensee is expected to have the appropriate expertise as well as plans in marketing and strategizing the end product to ensure successful transfer of the technology to the society. Previous or existing business involvement and experience in this area is a plus.
This invitation of expression of interest is without prejudice. We also stress that this invitation is not a tender, and the University is not bound to accept any offer, or to accept the highest monetary offer, as there are additional considerations (such as the widest possible benefit to the community) that we, as a public institution, will need to take into consideration.
