Foundation links medical professionals to research expertise

With $1 million of seed money to draw upon, a new foundation is seeking to harness the brainpower of thousands of medical professionals across Wisconsin and create a huge research and development network. Among potential innovations: pelvic fracture sealants, laser-based surgical instruments and safer blood thinners. The Wisconsin Medical Entrepreneurship Foundation is the brainchild of three state-based health care organizations and WiSys Technology Foundation, the technology transfer arm for all UW System campuses except Madison and Milwaukee.