DesiCorp, Inc.
DesiCorp, Inc. is pioneering the development of thermally stable packed red blood cells, revolutionizing battlefield medicine and blood transfusion technology. Their innovative solutions enable rapid and reliable care, allowing medics to administer life-saving transfusions within minutes of injury. With advancements that allow blood to be stored for years, DesiCorp is addressing critical medical challenges in trauma care.
Industries
N/A
Nr. of Employees
small (1-50)
DesiCorp, Inc.
201 E Jefferson St. Louisville KY 40202
Awards
Fiscal Year 2024 Military Prototype Advancement Initiative (MPAI)
Lyophilized Red Blood Cells for Far-Forward Transfusion
Funding (ceiling)
$3,316,772.57
Award Year
2024
Products
Infusion-ready freeze-dried red blood cell product
A stabilized red blood cell product processed for long-term storage and rapid rehydration, intended to be infusion-ready at point of injury or in remote settings.
Infusion-ready freeze-dried red blood cell product
A stabilized red blood cell product processed for long-term storage and rapid rehydration, intended to be infusion-ready at point of injury or in remote settings.
Expertise Areas
- Freeze-dried blood product development
- Cell biopreservation and stabilization
- Ultrasonic-mediated intracellular delivery
- Drying and rehydration process development
Key Technologies
- Ultrasonic-mediated intracellular delivery
- Freeze-drying / drying technologies
- Biopreservative formulation chemistry
- Rehydration protocols for blood products
Key People
Dr. Brett Janis, Ph.D.
CEO/CSO, Treasurer, Co-founder
Dr. Jonathan Kopechek, Ph.D.
Secretary, Co-founder
Dr. Michael Menze, Ph.D.
President, Co-founder
James Welch, MBA
Director of R&D
Emily Murphy, MEng
Engineer/Scientist
Dr. Brett Janis, Ph.D.
CEO/CSO, Treasurer, Co-founder
Dr. Jonathan Kopechek, Ph.D.
Secretary, Co-founder
Dr. Michael Menze, Ph.D.
President, Co-founder
James Welch, MBA
Director of R&D
Emily Murphy, MEng
Engineer/Scientist
News & Updates
Ultrasonic Wave Technology for Blood Cell Preservation
A patented process that utilizes ultrasonic waves to infuse protectants into cells, ensuring their viability throughout the drying and rehydration process, significantly extending the shelf-life of red blood cells.
Ultrasonic Wave Technology for Blood Cell Preservation
A patented process that utilizes ultrasonic waves to infuse protectants into cells, ensuring their viability throughout the drying and rehydration process, significantly extending the shelf-life of red blood cells.