Acousys Biodevices Inc. is the exclusive worldwide licensee of patents owned by the University of Missouri. These include 4 issued U.S. patents, covering various devices and methods for detection and capture of analytes in fluids; including tumor cells, bacteria, protozoa, fungi, and algae. The technologies have utility for diagnosing and monitoring cancer, infectious diseases, and water quality. The license also includes issued patents in Europe, Canada, Australia, China, Japan; and pending patents in other territories.