By – Ethan Bochicchio & Jordan Locy Innata Bio is an inflammation-modulation platform company at the clinical stage, focused on developing advanced treatments to address aging-related inflammation. Co-founded by USCS’s Dr. Denis Evseenko, Innata Bio has identified a key link between inflammation and cellular aging and has created a patented platform to reverse this process.…
Author: Jordan Locy
Author – Ethan Bochicchio At the University of Southern California (USC), the Office of Research and Innovation (OORI) is turning early-stage ideas into real-world impact, as demonstrated by the success of Corresi. Starting in 2024 through the OORI-funded Innovation Empowerment Initiative, a part of OORI’s Innovation Catalyst Program, Corresi quickly developed into a launched app…
Author – Ethan Bochicchio The Office of Research and Innovation (OORI) successfully assisted 12 University of Southern California faculty members in being selected as Senior Members of the National Academy of Inventors (NAI), the prestigious nonprofit organization dedicated to encouraging inventors in academia. This recognition celebrates academic inventors whose patented work has made measurable contributions to society…
MONTHLY NEWSLETTER – JANUARY 2026 Dear Colleagues, Happy New Year! Our OORI team is pleased to convey information about federal funding and policy developments, upcoming events, internal funding opportunities, and progress across USC’s research and innovation efforts, as well as updates about research compliance, training, and infrastructure. Please review the updates below and take advantage…
Author – Ethan Bochicchio Another successful USC and Techstars University Catalyst Program has come to a close, marking a significant milestone in the evolution of USC’s innovation and entrepreneurship ecosystem. Over ten weeks, the program transformed early-stage ideas into more disciplined, market-ready ventures, while giving founders a clearer understanding of what it takes to build…
Author – Ethan Bochicchio The University of Southern California’s (USC) Office of Research and Innovation (OORI) is thrilled to announce that Arkisys Inc., a company founded and led by USC Professor David Barnhart, has been selected as the maintenance and commercial sustaining partner for the National Aeronautics and Space Administration’s (NASA) Astrobee, the free-flying robotic…
MONTHLY NEWSLETTER – DECEMBER 2025 Dear Colleagues, In the face of many changes in the research landscape, over the past months, I am delighted to report that you — our community — have adapted rapidly and maintained momentum. Our OORI team is deeply grateful for the creativity, dedication, and collaboration that you have shown. Your…
Author: Jordan Locy and Ethan Bochicchio The University of Southern California’s Office of Research and Innovation (OORI) is amplifying its focus on groundbreaking discovery and commercial translation by launching a broader range of internal funding opportunities. Through the Research Catalyst Program (RCP) and the Innovation Catalyst Program (ICP), OORI has combined previous initiatives to maximize…
Author—Ethan Bochicchio Last year, the Office of Research and Innovation (OORI) at the University of Southern California (USC) saw its first class of Student Empowerment Award recipients. The OORI’s Student Empowerment Award seeks to support undergraduate and graduate students, as well as their faculty mentors, in engaging in groundbreaking research and early-stage entrepreneurship that results…
MONTHLY NEWSLETTER – OCTOBER 2025 Dear Colleagues, This month’s update highlights new funding and experiential opportunities to support your research and advance your innovations toward real-world impact. These programs are designed to foster discovery, enable external funding, commercialize and translate research, and create ventures. You will also find updates on federal funding policies, research administration…