The latest innovation and commercialization news from The Texas A&M University System.
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Samuel Kim Named to Lead Texas A&M System Innovation and Commercialization Efforts
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Dr. Samuel Kim has been named Chief Innovation Officer and Associate Vice Chancellor, removing the interim title he has held since October 2025.
Kim will continue leading Texas A&M Innovation, the System-level office charged with supporting inventors, commercializing discoveries, building industry partnerships and strengthening the path from research to real-world impact: Read more.
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We're Hiring: Join our Growing Team
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(l-r) Ashlynn Rutherford, Stewart Davis
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Texas A&M Innovation is currently seeking talented professionals to join our growing team. Open positions include Executive Assistant II, Assistant Manager for New Ventures, and Licensing Assistant.
These roles support innovation, entrepreneurship, and technology commercialization efforts across The Texas A&M University System. If you're passionate about helping move discoveries from the lab to the marketplace, we encourage you to apply.
Visit the Texas A&M job listings page to learn more and submit your application. Know someone who would be a great fit? Share these opportunities with your network.
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A New Strategy for Combating C. difficile Infections
Researchers led by Dr. Julian G. Hurdle, Professor at the Texas A&M Institute of Biosciences and Technology and Director of the Center for Infectious and Inflammatory Diseases, have developed a promising new antibiotic platform designed to combat one of healthcare's most persistent challenges: Clostridioides difficile (C. difficile) infections. This innovative technology offers a targeted approach that may reduce recurrence rates while preserving the beneficial bacteria essential for maintaining a healthy gut microbiome.
C. difficile is the leading cause of… Read more.
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A Catalyst for Texas Innovation: Recap of the 12th Annual TNVC
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The 12th annual Texas New Ventures Competition (TNVC) brought together 19 start-ups from across Texas, each competing for a share of the $1.1 million prize pool. Over two days, founders delivered rigorous presentations to a diverse panel of investors and expert judges. Ultimately, Gale, a Lantana-based company, was awarded first prize.
The competition’s structure allowed start-ups to showcase their technologies, connect with potential investors, and refine their business strategies. Read more.
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Team Member Spotlight: From Graduate Student to New Ventures
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Texas A&M Innovation is glad to welcome Michael Sowell as a New Ventures Manager following his graduation in May 2026. His transition into this role reflects the organization’s continued commitment to cultivating talent and supporting the growth of innovation across the Texas A&M ecosystem.
Before stepping into this position, Michael served as a Graduate Market Intelligence Assistant for Texas A&M Innovation while completing his Master of Agribusiness at Texas A&M University. In that role, he contributed to technology assessments, market research, and early commercialization initiatives, gaining valuable experience that now contributes to the success of the New Ventures program. Read more.
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Related News Across the A&M System
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Prairie View A&M University Farm
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Seven United States intellectual properties were issued to The Texas A&M University System during the month of May. Congratulations to the inventors!
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- Chemically Modified Shape Memory Polymer Embolic Foams with Increased X-Ray Visualization
- Inventors: Landon Nash, Kendal Ezell Carrow
- United States patent No. 12,630,664
- Methods for Treating Endometrosis
- Inventors: Stephen Safe, Kumaravel Mohankumar
- United States patent No. 12,622,892
- Anti-Fibrotic Neu3 Inhibitor Compounds and Methods of Use
- Inventors: Darrell Pilling, Thomas Meek, Tejas Karhadkar, Richard Gomer
- United States patent No. 12,616,674
- CD40 Specific DNA Aptamers as Vaccine Adjuvants
- Inventor: Luc Berghman
- United States patent No. 12,618,074
- Activated Ferrate Compositions and Methods
- Inventor: Virender Sharma
- United States patent No. 12,635,693
- Conformal Winding and Current-Sharing in a Dipole Magnet Using Superconducting Tape Conductor
- Inventors: Peter McIntyre, John Rogers
- United States patent No. 12,620,514
- Sacrificial Bond Composites and Uses Thereof
- Inventors: Vanessa Restrepo, Oscar Ojeda
- United States patent No. 12,623,437
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Texas A&M Innovation is focused on harvesting new innovations, protecting intellectual property, and facilitating the commercialization process to move Texas A&M University System technologies from the lab to the marketplace. For more information on about how we can partner with you as a university researcher or industry collaborator, please contact us.
innovation@tamus.edu | innovation.tamus.edu
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