The University of Nebraska (NU) System recently honored CTO Dr. Thanh Nguyen with the Faculty Intellectual Property Innovation and Commercialization Award (FIPICA). One of three esteemed President’s Excellence Awards, this distinction recognizes faculty members who have developed and nurtured significant new intellectual property from concept to licensing.
Selected by system-wide committees, peers and other community leaders, Dr. Nguyen represents a wide range of disciplines and brings to his work not only academic rigor, but also vision, creativity and a drive to make a difference.
“Our awardees represent the heart of our mission and remind us that UNMC’s greatest strength lies in the talent and commitment of our people,” said NU System President Jeffrey P. Gold, MD. “Their creativity and vision will undoubtedly leave a lasting impact on Nebraska and the world.”
Thanh Nguyen, PhD, MSN, FNP-C, is the lead designer and developer of MicroWash. With an extensive background in family medicine, emergency medicine, medical research and academia, he is deeply committed to integrating technology into medicine to improve patient outcomes.
Read the full release and learn more about Dr. Nguyen.
