Express License Program

Many software and tools created at the University of Washington are available through our Express Licensing Program. These agreements have standard terms and conditions that allow for rapid licensing by companies or individuals.

The conditions and financial terms of Express Licenses apply only to those who download the Express License for that title, sign it "as is" and return it to UW Center for Commercialization. Other licensing arrangements may be available.

Available Express Licenses

These are brief descriptions of all the items currently available in this program. Please contact license@u.washington.edu if you have any questions.

Atlas of Pediatric Dentistry

Atlas of Pediatric Dentistry is the interactive, web-based sequel to the classic textbook, An Atlas of Pedodontics.The new electronic Atlas of Pediatric Dentistry uses an atlas presentation for most of the content, with text material supported by clinical images and illustrations. [ more ]

BiblioSpec

BiblioSpec is a set of annotated mass spectra libraries and a software program for compiling and searching mass spectra libraries. [ more ]

blast2tree

Blast2tree 1.0 assists in the identification of DNA sequences from microorganisms by sending automated queries to the NCBI BLAST and GenBank databases. In response to a sequence query, the BLAST server returns a set of similar sequences; additional information, including sequence origin and bibliographic information is retrieved from GenBank. Results… [ more ]

Charge Czar

Charge Czar is a software tool for the classification of multiply-charged low-resolution tandem mass spectra into either a +2 or +3 charge state. [ more ]

CoreDet

CoreDet Software.  CoreDet is software designed to enable deterministic execution of multithreaded C/C++ applications. [ more ]

CRAWDAD

CRAWDAD is a software suite for label-free relative quantitation of high- and low-resolution LC-MS data [ more ]

Crux

Crux contains software for tandem mass spectrometry analysis, with a focus on peptide identification. Development of Crux was funded in part by the National Science Foundation and the National Institutes of Health. Crux was developed by researchers in the laboratory of Dr. William S. Noble, and incorporates methods developed at… [ more ]

Drug Interaction Database

The Metabolism and Transport Drug Interaction Database was developed in the Department of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmacy at the University of Washington. The purpose of this project is to provide an analysis tool for scientific researchers and clinicians that allows them to discover correlations among the huge amount of drug… [ more ]

EDGE

Extraction of Differential Gene Expression (EDGE) is a software package for the statistical analysis of DNA microarray experiments. Through this software, it is possible to identify genes whose expression is different among varying biological conditions. It is also possible to perform exploratory analyses where one can identify and visualize patterns in the… [ more ]

Envisioning Cards

The Envisioning Cards embody a value sensitive design process and were created as an activity of the Value Sensitive Design Research Laboratory at the University of Washington. At this time, we are evaluating the Envisioning Cards' usefulness in the design process and for design education.  [ more ]

fastPHASE

The program fastPHASE implements methods for estimating haplotypes and missing genotypes from population SNP genotype data. [ more ]

Hardklör

Hardklör is a software application for the analysis of high- resolution mass spectra. Its primary function is the deconvolution and determination of monoisotopic mass and charge state of single and overlapping protein/peptide isotope distributions contained in a mass spectra. In addition to Hardklör, several auxiliary utilities have been written to… [ more ]

HematopoiesisSimulator

HematopoiesisSimulator is software for simulating blood production in animals. The software was developed by Janis Abkowitz, Peter Guttorp and their laboratories. [ more ]

HyFi

HyFi is software that identifies thermodynamically stable binding sites in a DNA sequence database for a short DNA sequence.  [ more ]

K*Sync

The accuracy of a homology model based on the structure of a distant relative or other topologically equivalent protein is primarily limited by the quality of the alignment. K*Sync uses a systematic approach for sequence-to-structure alignment in which alignments are generated by dynamic programming using a scoring function that combines… [ more ]

LegSim

LegSim is a web-based virtual legislature. It is not a game, but a rule-based simulation in which students are the legislators. Students study the rules and organize the legislature, craft the policy proposals and decide which will be enacted into law. LegSim makes politics personal. For instructors, LegSim reduces the… [ more ]

Library Online Resource Analysis (LORA)

The LORA (Library Online Resource Analysis) system allows library management to understand how database and other electronic information resources are being used by their patrons. LORA is an easy way to create standardized and/or custom reports of online database usage, or any other resource where user access information is logged… [ more ]

MCLUST

MCLUST is a software package for model-based clustering, discriminant analysis, and density estimation including hierarchical clustering and EM for parameterized Gaussian mixtures + Poisson noise. [ more ]

MScout

MScout evaluates mass spectrometry data for key properties, such as dynamic range, peak capacity, and signal-to-noise ratios. Development of MScout was funded in part by the National Institutes of Health. [ more ]

Nonlinear Electrochemical Impedance Spectroscopy (NLEIS)

Nonlinear Electrochemical Impedance Spectroscopy (NLEIS) is an electrochemical analysis tool which is directly applicable to both solid oxide fuel cells (SOFC) and PEMFCs. NLEIS probes, extracts and quantifies the harmonic response of AC current and voltage measurements. These harmonics provide characteristic information about the chemical and electrical processes that govern… [ more ]

PAnDA

PAnDA is an automated approach that uses the mass spectra from high resolution muLC-MS data to define the molecular species present in the mixture and directs the acquisition of MS/MS spectra to precursors that were missed in prior analyses. [ more ]

parallelized-PHASE

parallelized-PHASE is an implementation of PHASE v2 for use by parallel computing systems. The implementation was created by Javier Vera Gomez at Genome Spain. [ more ]

Percolator

Percolator is software for post-processing and identification of shotgun tandem mass spectra. [ more ]

PGAT

Prokaryotic Genome Annotation Tool (PGAT) is a web accessible, multi-user genome annotation tool. [ more ]

PHASE

The program PHASE implements methods for estimating haplotypes from population genotype data and incorporates methods for estimating recombination rates, and identifying recombination hotspots. [ more ]

Phred, Phrap, Consed-Autofinish

Phred, Phrap, and Consed-Autofinish are standard bioinformatics tools used by over 250 commercial sites and thousands of academic labs. These three software tools can be licensed together or separately, but the combination is recommended because of the benefits of the integration of these programs. Information on licensing for one or… [ more ]

PolyPhred

PolyPhred compares fluorescence-based sequences across traces obtained from different individuals to identify heterozygous sites for single nucleotide substitutions. PolyPhred functions are integrated with Phred, Phrap, and Consed, and is not a stand alone application. PolyPhred identifies potential heterozygotes using the base-calls, base-call qualities and peak sizes provided by Phred and… [ more ]

Pro-CrossLink Version 1

Pro-CrossLink Version 1 is a suite of software tools consisting of three programs: DetectShift, IdentifyXLink, and AssignXLink. The suite is developed to facilitate structural analysis of proteins and protein-protein interactions. [ more ]

PyRosetta

PyRosetta is a version of Rosetta implemented with a Python interface and developed primarily by Jeffrey Gray's Laboratory at Johns Hopkins University. [ more ]

Pythia

Pythia is software for choosing primers to amplify a sequence using the polymerase chain reaction. [ more ]

Remote Seminar Software (REMSEM)

User-friendly program that enables a remote presentation and uses very low bandwidth. The speaker sends the presentation to the destination computer in the classroom or meeting room before the talk. The speaker runs the presentation from their local machine. Bidirectional sound, bidirectional video plus unrestricted PowerPoint® presentation remotely controlled by… [ more ]

Resident Database for Clinical Pathology Resident Education

Resident Database for Clinical Pathology Resident Education is a software tool that creates a knowledgebase of calls clinical pathology residents take while on-call. The knowledgebase can be used to document and evaluate resident competency and simplifies consultations with fellow clinicians, improving patient care and laboratory service and contributes to educating… [ more ]

Rosetta

Rosetta is a molecular modeling software package for understanding protein structures, protein design, protein docking, protein-DNA and protein-protein interactions. The Rosetta software contains multiple functional modules, including Rosetta ab initio, RosettaNMR, RosettaDesign, RosettaDock, Rosetta Fragment Selection, Rosetta Nucleic Acids, RosettaLigand, and more. For a list of current features, see current… [ more ]

RosettaSurface

RosettaSurface exploits the Rosetta software energy function for modeling proteins on solid surfaces to address protein−surface interaction problems. The method is demonstrated in the following publications: Masica DL, Gray JJ. 2009. Solution- and adsorbed-state structural ensembles predicted for the statherin-hydroxyapatite system. Biophys J. 96(8): 3082-91. Makrodimitris K, Masica DL, Kim… [ more ]

SAAM II and PopKinetics

SAAM II and PopKinetics are compartmental and numerical modeling tools in use at hundreds of commercial sites and academic labs in the United States and abroad. See the detailed descriptions below for more information on each tool. These two tools may be licensed together or separately. SAAM II SAAM II is… [ more ]

SeqHelp

SeqHelp allows experimental biologists to perform several analyses simultaneously with a hypertext browser and coordinates internet data access and analysis. SeqHelp provides an integrated approach to data analysis both in the laboratory and remotely over the internet by: Organizing information pertinent to molecular sequence analysis Collecting relevant database search results… [ more ]

Spirometry 360

Spirometry 360 is an educational and skill-improvement program that employs a variety of training techniques yet is focused and flexible enough to fit into providers’ busy schedules. The program is comprised of three synergistic components: Spirometry Fundamentals: A basic guide to lung function testing Spirometry Learning Lab: Case-based teaching of… [ more ]

Spirometry Fundamentals

Spirometry Fundamentals is a computer-based training program that provides clear and consistent information about the correct administration of spirometry and the interpretation of test results. Background Spirometry Fundamentals was developed at the Child Health Institute (CHI) of the University of Washington (UW) with a grant from the Centers for Disease… [ more ]

Spirometry Learning Lab

Case-based teaching of spirometry in practice Spirometry Learning Lab is a comprehensive, case-based teaching of office spirometry in a virtual classroom setting. Learning Lab sessions, designed for audience participation, provide an interactive forum to facilitate a deeper understanding of key concepts. Sessions are recorded for future reference and review. [ more ]

Tactile Graphics Assistant

Tactile Graphics Assistant version E1 (executable code) combined with off-the-shelf software translates graphics (line graphs, bar charts, illustrations, etc) into a digital form suitable for printing on a Braille embosser. This project was funded by a National Science Foundation grant (IIS-0415273). [ more ]

Three-Dimensional Heart

Professor Florence Sheehan's Cardiovascular Research and Training Center at the University of Washington (CVRTC) has developed software packages that create three-dimensional (3D) reconstructions of the chambers and valves of the in vivo human heart derived from analysis of 3D echocardiographic images. Three-Dimensional Heart software is available for academic and nonprofit… [ more ]

ViroBLAST

ViroBLAST is a BLAST web interface for nucleotide and amino acid sequence similarity searches. [ more ]

Web Tripwire Security Software

Research shows that some ISPs have started injecting advertisements into web pages requested by their end users. As a result, we set out to measure how often web pages are changed after leaving the server and before arriving in the user's browser. At a high level, we found that approximately… [ more ]

WinTensor

WinTensor is a program for Windows 95, 98, 2000, NT, XP with which representation surfaces are created from crystallographic data (metric, tensor components) as input and several image files as output, including *.wrl (VRML V2.0 utf8) that can be inserted on web pages. Example screenshots include images representing the piezo-optic… [ more ]

WinXMorph

WinXMorph is a program for Windows 2000, XP with which realistic still or animated crystal shapes (morphologies) are created from crystallographic data (metric, (hkl) - Miller indices and central distances) as input and *.wrl (VRML V2.0 utf8) files as output, which can be inserted on web pages. [ more ]

Other Licensing Arrangements

Adding More Sites to an Existing License

If you already have a signed Express License and wish to add more sites or more rights to it, contact license@u.washington.edu.

Modifying an Express License

If the Express License for a specific title does not meet your needs, other arrangements can be discussed. Different terms and conditions may apply when discussing modifications to the license agreements. Contact the Express Licensing Program at license@u.washington.edu to discuss details.

Academic Licenses

A variety of UW materials are available under an academic license to qualified licensees. Check the licensing page for the title you want for availability of an academic license.

Working with Distributors

Research software and tools distributed by the University of Washington may also be offered through licensed redistributors; these are companies we have authorized to modify and distribute the materials. Redistributors may make the materials available under terms different from those the University is able to support. Check below for the title you want for availability of licensed redistributors, and contact the redistributor directly. If you are interested in distributing UW materials, please contact the Licensing Program at license@u.washington.edu.