Tucson Myofilament Meeting, May 23-26

The Tucson Myofilament Meeting is an international 3.5-day Sarver Heart Center conference that brings together approximately 250 scientists focused on the structure and function of the myofilaments that comprise the contractile machinery of muscle. Spanning topics from molecular biophysics to heart and skeletal muscle disease mechanisms and drug development, the meeting is known for its highly interactive, collaborative, and informal atmosphere, with strong engagement of early career investigators.

Traditionally held biennially at the University of Wisconsin, the meeting will continue at the University of Arizona beginning in May 2026, offering a distinctive Tucson setting that fosters scientific exchange and community building.

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EUREKA! How To Recognize The Moment When Research Becomes Invention

Thursday, April 5, 2018 - 12:00pm to 1:00pm
Event Location: 

Silver & Sage Room, Old Main

As a UA faculty member, researcher or graduate student, you develop new ways of solving problems every day. 

But how do you know when your research has given rise to a truly useful invention? It’s not as obvious as you think.

At this one-hour lunch meeting, we’ll talk with Dr. Jerzy Rozenblit, distinguished professor and Oglethorpe Endowned Chair of electrical and computer engineering in the UA College of Engineering. Along with TLA LIcensing Manager Lewis Humphreys, we will discuss how to develop the mindset of an inventor, and how such a mindset can expand the impact of your research. 

Most recently, Dr. Rosenblit has been working with Tech Launch Arizona to commercialize CAST, a computer-assisted surgical training system that he invented here at the UA. 

You’ll also learn about services TLA provides FOR FREE, including assistance with invention reports (as required by many research contracts), management of intellectual property protection, asset development funding to prepare early-stage inventions for licensing, and more.

Join us to learn how to develop your inventor mindset and get your questions answered.

This event is primarily for faculty, researchers, graduate students and staff.

A light lunch will be provided, so please RSVP by 9:00 AM on Tuesday, April 3 so we have an accurate count.

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