University of Washington

Bruce Godfrey

David A Stahl

Mari-Karoliina Henriikka Winkler

Paul Yager

Jonathan Himmelfarb

Sujatha Kumar

Erin K Heiniger

Raymond Redcorn

The present disclosure describes a microorganism support structure, including a gas-permeable layer comprising two opposing surfaces; a microorganism adhesive coats at least one surface of the gas-permeable layer; and a microorganism disposed on the microorganism adhesive-coated surface of the layer. The microorganism adhesive enhances the adhesion of the microorganism on the layer compared to a gas-permeable layer that does not have the microorganism adhesive.

Microbe-based systems, compositions, and methods thereof

Hydrogels for entrapment of live microorganisms and methods of their use, such as in wastewater purification, are disclosed.

Hydrogels for the entrapment of bacteria

Compositions and method for reducing the concentration of uremic toxins in the body of a patient suffering from some degree of kidney failure are disclosed. The methods can be used to delay the need for conventional dialysis treatment or as an adjunct therapy to reduce the frequency of dialysis sessions, and in some instances, as an alternative to such dialysis sessions.

System and method for removing uremic toxins from a patient's body

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Seattle, WA, United States of America

Bruce Godfrey