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PhilaU Highlight 2011-2012

PhilaU Researchers Receive $200,000 Grant for Work on Bacteria-Killing Textiles A multidisciplinary team of Philadelphia University researchers has been awarded $200,000 from the University City Science Center’s QED Proof of Concept Program to continue their work developing bacteria-killing textiles that could help reduce the high incidence of hospital-acquired infections. The PhilaU research focuses on a new biocidal textile technology that could be used in such items as lab coats engineered to kill bacteria on contact. Previous work by the PhilaU researchers has resulted in patent-pending technology for textiles that kill a broad range of dangerous bacteria. The research team includes principal investigator Alex Messinger, professor of archi- tecture and interior design; Diana Cundell, associate professor of biology; Brian George, associate professor of textile engineering; and D.R. Widder, executive director of in- novation. In addition to the $200,000 award, each research team receives one year of business guidance from the Science Center’s network of experienced entrepreneurs to help them bring their technologies to market. 33


PhilaU Highlight 2011-2012
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