A Novel Approach to Improving Transplant Outcomes

Bryan Whitson, MD, Ph.D.
The Ohio State University
Cardiothoracic Surgeon, Wexner Medical Center Division of Cardiac Surgery

Dr. Whitson has proposed a novel drug-like small molecule inhibitor that preserves donor organs, leading to improved transplant outcomes and decreased waitlist mortality. Several patents have been filed, and Whitson and team are focusing on scaleup and demonstrating efficacy. As a next step, they will form an Ohio-based start-up, moving towards an Investigational New Drug (IND) application with the FDA.

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About InnovateOhio, IP Promise and PITCH X
Born from the knowledge that we have world-changing discoveries every year that originate in universities but need help moving from lab to market, Ohio’s I.P. Promise was launched by Lt. Governor Jon Husted as an extension of InnovateOhio in fall 2019. A total of 16 Ohio universities agreed to work together to make technology commercialization faster, easier and more impactful.

PITCH X: From Lab to Market is a series of talks from university entrepreneurs discussing technologies ready to make a difference in the world through commercialization. By raising awareness for breakthrough technologies developed right here in Ohio, PITCH X is helping connect university research with private sector investment as Ohio grows its innovation economy.

For more information on PITCH X and the nomination process, visit innovateohio.gov