Third Frontier Project Success Stories http://www.thirdfrontierproject.org/ In February of 2002, Governor Taft unveiled The Third Frontier Project. This project is the state's largest-ever commitment to expanding Ohio's high-tech research capabilities and promoting innovation and company formation that will create high-paying jobs for generations to come. en-us Fri, 22 Aug 2008 12:00:00 GMT Fri, 22 Aug 2008 12:00:00 GMT Ohio Channel IT Testing Proves Instrumental in Reporting Election Results http://www.ohiochannel.org/your_state/third_frontier_project/success_story.cfm?story_id=105716 http://www.ohiochannel.org/your_state/third_frontier_project/success_story.cfm?story_id=105716 The Secretary of State's office chose Platform Lab to do the testing on their new Web site's reporting system based on its past performance in providing IT facilities and testing for other government departments. Wed, 31 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT New Kent breakthrough in LCD technology http://www.ohiochannel.org/your_state/third_frontier_project/success_story.cfm?story_id=105715 http://www.ohiochannel.org/your_state/third_frontier_project/success_story.cfm?story_id=105715 Kent Displays, Inc. has developed liquid crystal displays that are wafer thin, flexible and tough. This new technology is ideally suited for electronic paper (ePaper) applications. Mon, 27 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT Ramping up PVD (article appeared in Products Finishing magazine) http://www.ohiochannel.org/your_state/third_frontier_project/success_story.cfm?story_id=105713 http://www.ohiochannel.org/your_state/third_frontier_project/success_story.cfm?story_id=105713 Big Chamber to Advance Physical Vapor Deposition Applications Thu, 01 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT Advanced Cerametrics (ACI) Receives 2007 R&D 100 Award for Breakthrough Green Technology Energy Harvestor http://www.ohiochannel.org/your_state/third_frontier_project/success_story.cfm?story_id=105712 http://www.ohiochannel.org/your_state/third_frontier_project/success_story.cfm?story_id=105712 Advanced Cerametrics, Inc. (ACI) announced that its pioneering Harvestorâ„¢ line of power supplies has won the prestigious "2007 R&D 100 Award" from R&D Magazine. The R & D 100 Award from R&D Magazine is given to the top 100 new products from around the world each year. Wed, 11 Jul 2007 00:00:00 GMT Intelect Medical Receives $7 M Investment http://www.ohiochannel.org/your_state/third_frontier_project/success_story.cfm?story_id=105711 http://www.ohiochannel.org/your_state/third_frontier_project/success_story.cfm?story_id=105711 Intelect Medical, a start up company of the Third Frontier Project, "Brain Neuromodulation Center" announced a $7 million Series B Investment from Boston Scientific and Greatbatch. Mon, 11 Jun 2007 00:00:00 GMT Orbital Research Develops Disposable, Dry Electrode for Electrocardiograph Applications http://www.ohiochannel.org/your_state/third_frontier_project/success_story.cfm?story_id=104682 http://www.ohiochannel.org/your_state/third_frontier_project/success_story.cfm?story_id=104682 Orbital Research, Inc. has developed a unique, cost effective, disposable dry electrode for use in long duration and ambulatory Electrocardiograph (ECG) applications. Wed, 14 Mar 2007 00:00:00 GMT Next Generation reference laboratory focused on proprietary, molecular biomarkers http://www.ohiochannel.org/your_state/third_frontier_project/success_story.cfm?story_id=104786 http://www.ohiochannel.org/your_state/third_frontier_project/success_story.cfm?story_id=104786 PrognostiX has a robust pipeline of products in development, which targets cardiovascular disease, respiratory disease, cancer, and liver disease. Mon, 12 Feb 2007 00:00:00 GMT AxioMed Spine Corporation restoring function to patients with degenerative spine disease. http://www.ohiochannel.org/your_state/third_frontier_project/success_story.cfm?story_id=104788 http://www.ohiochannel.org/your_state/third_frontier_project/success_story.cfm?story_id=104788 AxioMed Spine Corporation, located in Cleveland, Ohio, was formed in 2001 to develop products for restoring native function to patients with degenerative spine disease; thus advancing the standard of care beyond fusion and first generation artificial discs. Mon, 12 Feb 2007 00:00:00 GMT Genetic Screening for Lynch Syndrome http://www.ohiochannel.org/your_state/third_frontier_project/success_story.cfm?story_id=90382 http://www.ohiochannel.org/your_state/third_frontier_project/success_story.cfm?story_id=90382 Colon cancer is the second leading cause of death of Ohioans with cancer. Through the Genetics of GI Cancer Consortium, the State wanted to study, diagnose, manage and prevent cancers affecting the gastrointestinal system. Wed, 06 Dec 2006 00:00:00 GMT Contained Energy, Inc raised over $2.4 million http://www.ohiochannel.org/your_state/third_frontier_project/success_story.cfm?story_id=104787 http://www.ohiochannel.org/your_state/third_frontier_project/success_story.cfm?story_id=104787 Contained Energy, Inc.: " Shaker Heights, Ohio " Raised $0.8 million with tax credits, and " Raised an additional $1.6 million without tax credits. Thu, 12 Oct 2006 00:00:00 GMT RegenRx http://www.ohiochannel.org/your_state/third_frontier_project/success_story.cfm?story_id=95315 http://www.ohiochannel.org/your_state/third_frontier_project/success_story.cfm?story_id=95315 Homing Stem Cells Repair Myocardial Tissues Sat, 12 Aug 2006 00:00:00 GMT ChanTest is "Most Trusted Ion Channel Screening" Service http://www.ohiochannel.org/your_state/third_frontier_project/success_story.cfm?story_id=105710 http://www.ohiochannel.org/your_state/third_frontier_project/success_story.cfm?story_id=105710 ChanTest ranked as the "Most Trusted Ion Channel Screening" CSO Sat, 15 Jul 2006 00:00:00 GMT Recentris, Inc. is Organizing Bioinformatics http://www.ohiochannel.org/your_state/third_frontier_project/success_story.cfm?story_id=95318 http://www.ohiochannel.org/your_state/third_frontier_project/success_story.cfm?story_id=95318 Recentris, a start-up company, emanating from the BRTT project on Bioinformatics has built and is now selling an advanced scientific laboratory notebook software program to conduct research and develop clinical protocols for human use. Mon, 12 Jun 2006 00:00:00 GMT Elisabeth's Story http://www.ohiochannel.org/your_state/third_frontier_project/success_story.cfm?story_id=96273 http://www.ohiochannel.org/your_state/third_frontier_project/success_story.cfm?story_id=96273 A bone matrix with stem cells forms a bone graft to heal a damaged leg. Tue, 06 Jun 2006 00:00:00 GMT FDA Reviewing Patient Use of 7 Tesla MRI http://www.ohiochannel.org/your_state/third_frontier_project/success_story.cfm?story_id=95317 http://www.ohiochannel.org/your_state/third_frontier_project/success_story.cfm?story_id=95317 The new 7 Tesla MRI scanner at OSU allows for rapid imaging resolutions, provides faster, better studies of certain conditions and increases patient comfort. A clinical use of the 7-Tesla MRI is now under review by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Sun, 05 Mar 2006 00:00:00 GMT FDA Approves Stem Cell Study to Treat Heart Disease http://www.ohiochannel.org/your_state/third_frontier_project/success_story.cfm?story_id=95316 http://www.ohiochannel.org/your_state/third_frontier_project/success_story.cfm?story_id=95316 The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved plans to begin a study to evaluate the safety of using adult stem cells from bone marrow to treat chronic ischemia, a serious form of heart disease. Fri, 24 Feb 2006 00:00:00 GMT