Lab to Launch
Lab to Launch is a multimedia storytelling series that spotlights the transformative journey of moving groundbreaking research from the academic laboratory to the commercial marketplace.
Professor Shoujun Xu
Shoujun Xu of the University of Houston is advancing magnetic-based imaging technologies, including innovations in MRI, to better understand biological systems. In this episode, he shares how his research moves from the lab to real-world application—highlighting the path to commercialization and the power of translating foundational science into scalable solutions.
Professor Marzia Cescon
Marzia Cescon of the University of Houston is driving innovation in mechanical and aerospace engineering through a systems-level approach to complex challenges. In this episode, she explores how advanced engineering research can be translated into practical applications—bringing cutting-edge ideas from concept to real-world impact within the healthcare field.
Professor Onyebuchi Ononogbu
Onyebuchi Ononogbu of the University of Houston brings frontline clinical expertise as a PharmD, MPH, and Board-Certified Oncology Pharmacist into the innovation process. In this episode, she shares how identifying gaps in patient care systems can lead to impactful, scalable solutions that improve outcomes and bridge clinical insight with entrepreneurship.
Seth Smith
In this episode of Lab to Launch, Seth Smith, a University of Houston student and innovator behind Clinano Technologies, shares his mission to transform how kidney disease is detected and managed. Focused on developing accessible, at-home screening solutions, Seth is working to shift diagnostics from reactive treatment to early prevention—empowering individuals with timely insights into their health. His journey highlights the power of student-led innovation and the role of UH’s entrepreneurial ecosystem in advancing technologies that have the potential to improve lives at scale.
Samaneh Karami
Samaneh Karami, a postdoctoral fellow with a PhD in Cell and Molecular Biology, shares her journey. She is developing LactoCyte Diagnostics, a startup focused on a non-invasive, low-cost, and accessible milk-based liquid biopsy for early breast cancer detection.