University of Kentucky Medical Center

Lexington, Kentucky
Public University
Founded 1960

UK Medical Center is a leading academic medical center with strong commercialization in cancer research, cardiovascular medicine, and medical devices.

18
Startups (5yr)
95
Patents Filed
72
Patents Issued
28
Licenses (5yr)
$4.5M
License Revenue
55
Partnerships
$0.3B
Research $

Research Focus Areas

Cancer Research

Cancer biology and oncology

Markey Cancer Center

Cardiovascular Medicine

Heart disease and vascular research

Gill Heart & Vascular Institute

Medical Devices

Surgical tools and diagnostics

College of Engineering

Notable Spinouts

Programs & Resources

Tech Transfer Office

UK HealthCare Innovation Hub

IP Portfolio Available

~80 technologies available for licensing

Cancer ResearchCardiovascularMedical Devices

Platform: Custom

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Services Offered

  • IP management
  • Licensing
  • Startup support
  • Clinical translation

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