Durham University
The project
Durham University engaged CBSL to assist with the commercial development of their dermal stem cell science. Using CBSL’s Technology Mapping and Analysis techniques, we benchmarked Durham’s science to be both world leading and having commercial potential.
CBSL established freedom to operate by simplifying a complex patent ownership situation. We then created a consortium to translate this into technology for exploitation. The consortium comprised Avecia Biologics for their bioprocessing expertise and Smith & Nephew for their expertise in wound healing products and tissue engineering. In addition the Blonde McIndoe Foundation was included for their translational medicine expertise in the field.
Having established the consortium partners, CBSL successfully attracted ~�1.0m of funding from Industry and the Technology Strategy Board to fund this project.
The project involves stem cell bioprocess development, leading to therapeutic applications, notably for wound healing.
CBSL is playing an on-going role in terms of technology consultancy and project management.
Our expertise
CBSL has the expertise and methodology to undertake technology audits of research institutions to identify world class science and commercial opportunities. We use Technology Mapping to identify intellectual property and assess its strength and coverage by global comparison. We then undertake Technology Analysis in order to assess the value and commercial potential of the intellectual property.
CBSL has extensive knowledge and connectivity in the UK industrial life sciences sector. This enables us to broker effective collaborations between the academic and industrial partners.
The CBSL team has expertise in bioprocess development and product development which has been highly relevant to this project.
Our project management capabilities have ensured that the diverse members of this collaboration are working effectively together.
Testimonial
“CBSL have made a significant contribution to the commercial exploitation of our stem cell science. Their ability to pull together, fund and project manage a high quality consortium has been key to this..”
Tim Hammond, Technology Transfer Manager, Durham University
We provided
Technology Mapping
Technology Analysis
Consortium formation
Fund raising
Project management