The technologies presented here have been developed at the Eastern Regional Research Center (ERRC) or at research locations in the North Atlantic Area (NAA).  In many cases the USDA has applied for a patent or has been awarded a patent for the technology and in either case can be licensed.  Under appropriate circumstances, we will enter into a CRADA with a cooperator to extend the technology and develop joint patents with the cooperator.

The Research Units, research projects, and scientists can be found on the ERRC web page or the NAA web page.  Most cooperative agreements result from scientist-to-scientist discussion of common interest and complementary expertise so please peruse these pages and feel free to contact the scientist in person for more information about his or her project.

Food Safety

• DNA sequencing for E. coli O157:H7
  Pina M. Fratamico (Patented, Available for Licensing)
• Method and apparatus for treating and packaging raw meat
  Michael F. Kozempel (Patented, Available for Licensing)

Biobased

• Biodegradable laminated films fabricated from mixtures of pectin and poly(vinyl alcohol)
  David R. Coffin (Patented, Abailable for Licensing)
• Biodegradable laminated films fabricated from pectin and chitosan
  Peter L. Hoagland (Patent Application Filed, Available for Licensing)
• Anti-inflammatory compound
  Robert A. Moreau (Patented, Available for Licensing)

Processing

• Fine particle/viscous slurry separator
  Leland C. Dickey (Patented, Available for Licensing)
• Process for production enriched fractions of alpha-lactalbumin and beta-lactoglobulin from whey protein concentrate
  Peggy M. Tomasula (Patented, Available for Licensing)

Fats and Lipids

• Enzyme (lipase) catalyzed synthesis of low calorie triglycerides
  Thomas A. Foglia (Patent Application Filed, Available for Licensing)
• Two stage lipase-catalyzed preparation of fractions enriched in specific, heat sensitive fatty acids
  Thomas A. Foglia (Patented, Available for Licensing)
• A method of rapid fat and oil splitting using a lipase catalyst found in seeds
  George J. Piazza (Patented, Available for Licensing)
• Production of an industrially useful fungal lipase by a genetically altered strain of E. coli
  Michael J. Haas (Patented, Available for Licensing)
• Production of an oil rich in C-20 polyunsaturated fatty acids by fermentation of whey
  Dennis J. O'Brien (Patented, Available for Licensing)

Dairy Products and Processes

• Sugar/milkfat composites
  Charles I. Onwulata (Seeking Partner for Cooperative Research and Development Agreement)