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<p>The product of a partnership between engineer Frank Shi (pictured) and urologist Ralph Clayman, silicone materials formulated for optoelectronic devices, foreground, now will be used for breakthrough medical device applications.</p>
<p>Daniel A. Anderson / University Communications</p>

Partnering for a urologic care breakthrough

Engineer Frank Shi created a novel silicone product. Urologist Ralph Clayman was looking to create a breakthrough device. A serendipitous partnership between the two has the potential to make a serious dent in the multimillion-dollar urologic care marketplace. It also shows that research collaboration, even between faculty members whose offices are miles apart, will be an important part of UC Irvine’s continued growth.