In this episode, Dina Uzri speaks with Tom Gaborski and Jim McGrath, co-founders of SiMPore, an early-stage nanomaterials company. They talk about their academic backgrounds, the journey of launching a company from their research, and the challenges they faced along the way. They discuss the discovery of unique membrane materials, the recognition of their commercial potential, and the evolution of their business. Tom and Jim also talk about the challenge of balancing academic responsibilities with their entrepreneurial activities. They reflect on their experiences, the lessons learned, and the exciting projects currently underway at SiMPore, particularly in the field of tissue on chip technology.

To learn more about Tom, Jim, and SiMPore, check out the links below.
(1)  Tom Gaborski | RIT
(2)  McGrath Lab -University of Rochester Medical Center
(3)  Nanotechnology Companies in USA | About Us | SiMPore

Hosted by Dina Uzri, PhD, MBA - Technology Development Program Director at UR Ventures,
University of Rochester

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