In 2023, our laboratory has been actively engaged in securing intellectual property (IP) for the innovative inventions developed within our research initiatives. We are pleased to announce significant progress in this endeavor, marked by the submission of two patent applications:

"BRAIN PENETRATING PEPTIDES AND METHODS OF USE THEREOF", Authors: Tambet Teesalu, Kristina Põšnograjeva, Maarja Haugas, Kadri Toome, patent application submitted in August 2023.

"PEPTIDES TARGETING INFECTED TISSUES AND METHODS OF USE THEREOF", US patent application submitted in May 2023.

These patent applications represent our commitment to translating cutting-edge research into tangible solutions. As a research and development institution, the University of Tartu continues to foster an environment that encourages innovation and the protection of intellectual property. Our ongoing commitment to protecting intellectual property ensures that the fruits of our labor have the potential to make a lasting impact on society.