more... > About Us > Chancellor's Office > Intellectual Property >   The Office of Intellectual Property is a resource for LSU AgCenter faculty regarding matters of Material Transfer and Confidentiality Agreements, patenting innovative research, and identifying potential partners to develop and/or commercialize university research. We also serve as a portal for the business community to identify interesting areas of research and to ensure that interested parties are put in touch with the proper laboratories. 104 J. Norman Efferson Hall Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70803 Office: (225) 578-6030 Fax: (225) 578-6032 E-mail: Wade Baumgartner LSU AgCenter News Articles AgCenter News articles that relate to intellectual property and technology transfer. TransGenRx [Image: Photo of Inventor] TransGenRx employs patented technology developed at the LSU AgCenter to use chickens and chicken eggs to produce proteins, peptides, and hormones. Tiger Bullets [Image: Image of Inventor] Tiger Bullets are a new type of plastic-and-wood composite that prevents lost circulation in oil drilling wells. The technology was licensed from the LSU AgCenter by the Louisiana startup company Hole Pluggers. AgCenter Office of Intellectual Property Statistics [Image: Image of Poster] This page contains information about the LSU AgCenter Office of Intellectual Property’s statistics on patents, disclosures, licenses and startups.  more articles... Commonly Used Forms for Faculty [Image: Material Transfer Agreement image] Template forms for Material Transfer Agreements, Confidentiality Agreements and Confidential Disclosure forms. New Boron Wood Treatment [Image: Image of Flyer] This is a new wood treatment that kills pests and fungus as well as preserves wood for extended periods. Simple Collagen Extraction Method [Image: Image of Flyer] This is a method to extract afforadable collagen from calcified tissues, like fish scales and bones. Lightweight Carbon Fiber Solar Panel [Image: Image of Flyer] This is a new lightweight solar panel design that has resistance to cracking and shortages. Whipped Cream Foamer/Mixer [Image: Image of Flyer] This is a simple device that can mix any two liquids into a tasty whipped cream. Purple Bran Rice [Image: Image of Flyer] LSU AgCenter scientists have created a new rice line with a brilliant purple color. This variety has an increased level of antioxidants. It also has a much higher quality than rice of similar types and possesses many long-grain characteristics, such as very tall stalks and fewer days to maturity. Natural Cell Signaling Pathway Inhibiting Extract [Image: Image of Flyer] A new natural plant extract has been discovered that inhibits cell signaling pathways to prevent certain cells from communicating and growing. By strongly inhibiting multiple cell signaling pathways, such as mTOR and P13K/Akt, this new material can eliminate very late-stage prostate cancers that have previously been difficult to treat. It also can block certain proteins and enzymes linked to diabetes, obesity and tissue inflammation. Natural Drug Solubilizing Extract [Image: Image of Flyer] This new group of compounds uses natural extracts to increase the solubility of drugs. Unlike other solubility-enhancing compounds, these will work on molecules of any size and will not slow down the speed at which drugs enter circulation and move throughout the body. In addition, the unique properties of these compounds may allow other chemicals to be used for treatment of cancers and other terminal diseases. Natural Blood Vessel Growth Inhibiting Compound [Image: Image of Flyer] This invention is a novel combination of natural extracts that has the ability to strongly inhibit the development of blood vessels that feed cancer and other diseases related to blood vessel growth, such as psoriasis. The synergistic interaction of these materials increases efficacy, and the body can readily absorb the extracts through the skin. This material also has shown promise in vitro to overcome cells’ natural drug resistance and defenses. Use of Fly Ash to Reduce Boron Leaching in Wood [Image: Image of Flyer] AgCenter scientists have discovered a new ash-based wood treatment to reduce water penetration and movement in wood and prevent boron leaching. This invention adds small fillings into the void spaces in wood, trapping the boron inside the wood and keeping wood-degrading organisms out of it. Unlike many treatments, this can be used with wood for exterior construction like decking and fencing. Click for more information...