Achievement

Working with two other University of Utah graduate students, IGERT trainee Micah Frerck developed a medical device capable of alleviating surgical camera fogging and occlusion during minimally invasive surgery. As Chief Scientist, Micah was responsible for developing this technology designed to provide surgeons with a clear view of the surgical field. The team received an Engine Grant from the Technology Commercialization Office at the University of Utah to further their work. They placed second in the annual Tech Titans competition, and they submitted two provisional patents on their technology. Micah and his team are working toward having a manufacturing plan in place by the end of the summer and proceeding with an additional round of funding to aid in product development and the production of a manufacturing equivalent device to assist in FDA approval. Their aim is to have a product ready for release within two years.