GE researchers receive nearly $3.3 million NIH award to develop smaller, cryogen-free magnet that reduces system costs, make siting easier in underserved areas
GE technology could help reach over 10,000 hospitals, serving millions of people globally
10 technology milestones of 2009 incorporated into state-of-the-art sleigh for more environmentally friendly world travels
Will enable thin, flexible strips of light where no power source is available
Search and rescue missions, naval applications, civilian safety - all potential areas where this technology can be applied
UAlbany researchers awarded $600,000 stimulus grant to investigate salivary gland development and links with therapy and regeneration
GE’s protein mapping technology, used in drug discovery for cancer, will be applied to visualize and identify key proteins for salivary gland development
New technology uses plastic-based holographic materials to more securely store informationMore secure, multi-functional driver’s licenses, passports and employee badges and faster airport checkpoints all potential benefits of the technologyTargeted for commercialization by 2012
$2 million NIEHS award to support development of a radio frequency identification (RFID) vapor sensor that can be part of a badge and worn on clothing
Detects chemical agents in the air at ultra-trace concentrations
Could yield more information about the relationship between a person’s health and environmental exposure
Receives $1.2 million NIH award to develop technology for lower cost, highly mobile ultrasound systems to reach areas with limited access to health services
GE researchers developing new way to build transducers, removing key barrier to more affordable systems
New technology also being developed to simplify use of ultrasound systems
Two companies sign agreement for GE to provide technology transfer and license for GE’s Dual Cool Jet technology to Fujikura Cooperation will drive more energy efficient, quieter cooling solutions for a variety of consumer electronics and other industrial product applications
Wins 2nd round of funding from NHGRI to continue $1,000 genome research project
Research aims to reduce the cost and time of sequencing an entire human genome to <$1,000 and under a day
Researchers redefining what’s possible in medical diagnostics and life sciences Team helps GE to expand Healthcare business