University of Pennsylvania

Bert W O'Malley, Jr

Daqing Li

David Paulson

Gregory S Weinstein

Noam A Cohen

Alexander G Chiu

James N Palmer

Jacob D Steiger

The invention is directed towards tools for use in performing surgery or examination via the oral cavity, in particular in the region of the oral cavity, oropharynx, larynx, and hypopharynx, devices and systems incorporating these tools, and procedures using these tools. More specifically, the tools, devices, systems and procedures are directed towards Transoral Robotic Surgery or any non-robotic transoral surgical approach.

Tools for transoral surgery

This invention relates a controlled release delivery composition for an otorhinolaryngology and otorhinolaryngology-associated pathology, conditions, indications or their combination, Head and Neck associated pathology conditions, indications or their combination, or their combination, using a chitosan-glycerophosphate (CGP) hydrogel and an agent or a bio-materials. Additionally, provided methods of treating an otorhinolaryngology and otorhinolaryngology-associated pathology, conditions, indications or their combination, Head and Neck associated pathology conditions, indications or their combination, or their combination.

Chitosan-based matrices and uses thereof

The invention relates to a controlled release delivery compositions and methods of using them for pathologies associated with Otorhinolaryngology and Head and Neck. Specifically, the invention relates to regulating drug delivery by the use of chitosan based matrices together with chitosanases.

Regulated delivery systems for inner ear drug application and uses thereof

This invention relates to methods and compositions capable of inhibiting biofilm formation. Specifically, provided herein are methods and compositions using Lactoferrin for the inhibition of biofilm formation.

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Villanova, PA, United States of America

Bert W O'Malley, Jr