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Driven by personal experience watching her husband battle Alzheimer's disease, Meryl Comer transformed from award-winning journalist to passionate advocate. A member of our Alzheimer’s Moonshot Impact Board, Comer shares her story on this podcast episode.



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🎉 StartUp Health company Canopie has secured $3.7M Seed to expand its personalized, virtual mental health services, which are covered by insurance, to support new mothers across the United States.

Canopie Secures $3.7M in Seed Funding to Expand Access to Preventive Maternal Health Care Canopie Founder & CEO Anne Wanlund. Image: Canopie Canopie, a maternal health company focused on preventive care, has announced the successful completion of its Seed Round, raising $3.7 million. The funding was co-led by Beta Boom and...

Join us in welcoming NeuroEM to our global Alzheimer's Moonshot Community!

"We are honored to join such a transformative community and align with visionaries who are redefining the future of Alzheimer's care. Being part of the Moonshot Community lets us collaborate not only with a powerful network of top innovators across scientific disciplines, but also Moonshot Champions who are dedicating the resources necessary to move the needle on Alzheimer's research," says Chuck Papageorgiou, CEO, Neuroem Therapeutics, pointing to the involvement of ADDF and Gates Ventures.

He adds: "The Alzheimer's Moonshot Community is on the leading edge of research into the early detection and treatment of this devastating disease, and NeuroEM shares their commitment to advancing this mission. Together, we will accelerate the journey toward unlocking the secrets to a treatment and, one day, prevention and cure."

NeuroEM Therapeutics(R) Accepted into StartUp Health's Alzheimer's Moonshot Community(TM) As a vetted Alzheimer's Moonshot Community member, NeuroEM has collaborative access to a network of organizations contributing science and resources toward finding a cure for Alzheimer's disease.

Chuck Henderson, the CEO of the American Diabetes Association (ADA) and a member of StartUp Health's Health Moonshot Impact Board, took time out of his busy schedule at the recent ADA Scientific Sessions to chat with us about innovation, collaboration, and ADA's latest initiatives.



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In just a few years StartUp Health company Scan.com has transformed access to diagnostic imaging (MRIs, CTs, ultrasounds, etc) through building an infrastructure that connects patients, clinicians, imaging centers, and insurers. They’re already one of Europe’s fastest growing companies.

Charlie Bullock, CEO & Co-founder, recently chatted with Founders Factory Startup Bulletin to share some his most valuable lessons from his journey so far.

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🩻 What we learned from Scan.com’s Charlie Bullock Founders Factory Startup Bulletin #43

🤝 StartUp Health company Edamam partnered with the Artificial Intelligence Institute of South Carolina ( - Artificial Intelligence Institute - Univ of South Carolina) to help create an AI-driven personalized meal recommender.

“The research done by the AIISC team aligns directly with Edamam’s goals to help people everywhere make the right food choices and live healthy lives. It was a natural expansion of our business to partner with this top-notch research team,” said Victor Penev, Edamam’s CEO & Founder.

Edamam Provides Data for the Creation of an AI Model for Personalized Meal Recommendations Edamam partners with the Artificial Intelligence Institute of South Carolina (AIISC) to help create an AI-driven personalized meal recommender.

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🤝 StartUp Health company The Able Channel, the Emmy Award winning streaming platform dedicated to healthcare and wellness content, has partnered with the Adaptive Sports Center (ASC) of Crested Butte, Colorado. This collaboration aims to highlight the incredible work of ASC in enriching the lives of people with disabilities and other specific needs through exceptional outdoor adventures.



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🤝 Vista Prairie Communities, a Minnesota-based nonprofit organization that owns and operates twelve senior living communities in the region, has partnered with StartUp Health company CarePredict, Inc., the leading AI platform in senior living that has proven to improve resident health outcomes by reducing hospitalizations and falls. This collaboration has already produced impressive results, including a remarkable reduction in urinary tract infections (UTIs) at Vista Prairie at Copperleaf, achieved by leveraging early detection and preventive care measures.

Vista Prairie Partners With CarePredict To Improve Resident Outcomes /PRNewswire/ -- Vista Prairie Communities, a Minnesota-based nonprofit organization that owns and operates twelve senior living communities in the region, has...

🎉 Joydays, a member of the StartUp Health community that offers indulgent, nutritious, low-glycemic snack options, has announced the launch of its date bark and cookies in all Gelson’s Markets across Southern California.

Joydays Expands, Launching Date Bark and Cookies in All Gelson’s Markets Gelson’s First to Market with Date Bark as Joydays Expands Its Line of Better-For-You SnacksJoyda...

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Canada’s pharmaceutical industry is responsible for creating thousands of jobs across the country. StartUp Health company Perceiv AI is one of the top five pharma companies in Montreal to know.

5 Pharma Companies in Montreal to Know | Built In Pharma companies in Montreal are responsible for creating thousands of jobs across the country.

On this week’s podcast, we meet a powerful force in the fight against Alzheimer’s disease: Meryl Comer, a member of our Alzheimer’s Moonshot Impact Board. Driven by personal experience, Comer transformed from award-winning journalist to passionate advocate. Listen in for her story – plus insights on Alzheimer's innovation and the critical role of advocacy and policy change.



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As part of its campaign, StartUp Health company Flosonics released a case study detailing a large public hospital's use of FloPatch, the world's first Doppler Ultrasound, to help improve the care of patients with sepsis and septic shock.



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Hospital Reduces Sepsis Mortality, Length of Stay, and Cost Using Wearable Ultrasound Device - Flosonics Medical Case Study /PRNewswire/ -- Today, in support of September's Sepsis Awareness Month, Flosonics Medical, a leader in wearable medical ultrasound and the creator of...

The heart of AgeTech, according to expert Mary Furlong: “The biggest challenges that seniors face are there's no holistic solution, and there's a lot of health inequity.”

Join us as we dive into the booming longevity market with Mary Furlong, a legendary figure in senior innovation. In this excerpt from a Masterclass held for members of the StartUp Health community, Furlong shares her practical wisdom gained from more than 30 years in the industry, raising over $300 million for senior-focused businesses.

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On Oct 4, University of Nebraska at Kearney's mental health conference will feature a keynote from Tracy Dennis-Tiwary, PhD, a psychologist, bestselling author, and co-founder of StartUp Health company Arcade Therapeutics.

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People don't get into entrepreneurship to be comfortable. In fact, Sami Inkinen, founder of StartUp Health company Virta Health, stresses the importance of being uncomfortable in order to make an impact. Inkinen also happens to be an endurance athlete.



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Ironman and Bold Entrepreneur: Virta Health’s Sami Inkinen | The Healthcare Technology Report. LeadersLatest News Ironman and Bold Entrepreneur: Virta Health’s Sami Inkinen September 12, 2024 People don't get into entrepreneurship to be comfortable. In fact, Virta Health founder Sami Inkinen stresses the importance of being uncomfortable in order to make an impact. Sami also happens to be a...

🤝 StartUp Health company KEEP has partnered with Capsule Pharmacy to enhance the at-home medication management experience for patients managing complex conditions.


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KEEP & Capsule Pharmacy Partner to Transform Medication Management at Home - KEEP A huge win for the specialty pharmacy patients, KEEP has announced a partnership with Capsule Pharmacy, a leading provider of specialized pharmacy services.

🎉 Congratulations to StartUp Health company Pelago on being named #73 on Fast Company's 2024 list of the best workplaces for innovators!

100 Best Workplaces for Innovators 2024 These companies demonstrate a commitment to capturing great ideas, wherever they originate.

“The biggest challenges that seniors face are there's no holistic solution, and there's a lot of health inequity.”

Join us as we dive into the booming longevity market with Mary Furlong, a legendary figure in senior innovation. In this excerpt from a Masterclass held for members of the StartUp Health community, Furlong shares her practical wisdom gained from more than 30 years in the industry, raising over $300 million for senior-focused businesses.

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Navigating the Longevity Economy: An AgeTech Masterclass with Mary Furlong — StartUp Health “The biggest challenges that seniors face are there's no holistic solution, and there's a lot of health inequity.”

Join StartUp Health company Abvance Therapeutics for a key opinion leader (KOL) virtual event on Sep 26 to discuss the promise of an insulin and glucagon pharmacological combination, already evaluated in patients with Type 1 diabetes and designed to improve overall glycemic control while reducing hypoglycemia for people who require insulin treatment.

Abvance Therapeutics: A KOL Virtual Event on the Promise of a Transformative Insulin-Glucagon Combination in the Treatment of Insulin-Requiring Diabetes - LifeSci Events Join Abvance Therapeutics for a key opinion leader (KOL) virtual event to discuss the promise of an insulin and glucagon pharmacological combination, already evaluated in subjects with Type 1 diabetes, and designed to improve…

A message from our partner, & Johnson Innovation, on their upcoming , which gives winners up to 300K in grant funding and access to the JLabs Network:

» An estimated 870 million people globally experience mental health disorders, making innovative and accessible treatments vital, particularly for patients who have been historically marginalized and are at risk of experiencing the greatest inequities. To address this, we are proud to launch the Amplifying Access to Mental Health Innovation QuickFire Challenge.

» This challenge invites innovators to submit novel precision neuroscience and digital health approaches that both aim to advance health equity and transform mental healthcare in the United States and beyond (with particular interest in Brazil, India, and Kenya).

» Awardees can receive up to $300,000 in grant funding, virtual access to the global Johnson & Johnson Innovation - JLABS network, and mentorship from experts across Johnson & Johnson.

Interested in making a transformative impact on mental health care? Apply by October 11, 2024, at:
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“Alzheimer's has impacted my family, my extended family, and so many others,” says CEO Chad Holland. “Our thesis is that earlier diagnosis saves lives, so what we are bringing to the table is a more precise and accessible diagnostic solution.”



Keep reading to learn how ALZpath is powering a new wave of blood-based Alzheimer’s tests:
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StartUp Health company The Able Channel, the Emmy Award-winning healthcare streaming service, has announced its latest film project: “Forgetting 9/11 The John Crittenden Story.” This powerful documentary delves into the harrowing experiences of John Crittenden, a survivor of the World Trade Center terrorist attack on September 11, 2001, and the relentless journey of 23 years coping with the aftermath of that fateful day.
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Abvance Therapeutics – a member of StartUp Health’s T1D Moonshot Community – has received a $3.9M Program Related Investment from The Helmsley Charitable Trust to support development of its novel insulin and glucagon combined formulation.



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Abvance Receives $3.9M to Support Diabetes Therapeutic | StartUp Health Insights: Week of Sep 10, 2024 — StartUp Health Abvance Therapeutics has received a Program Related Investment from The Helmsley Charitable Trust to support development of its novel insulin and glucagon combined formulation.

"Our stimulation therapy literally remodels the brain on the micro, macro, and connectome levels. We're literally remodeling the brain and building new connections in the functional networks that are associated with memory," says Ken Mariash, CEO of StartUp Health company Sinaptica Therapeutics. "We're not just giving patients a temporary boost. We're actually remodeling the brain... preserving the gray matter and seeing true evidence of neuroplasticity."



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ICYMI: Recent scientific breakthroughs offer a glimmer of hope for Alzheimer’s disease, but translating these findings into practical, everyday strategies has proven elusive. In this podcast episode, we explore how StartUp Health company MINDR is bridging the gap between internationally-recognized research and real-world application in the lives of people at risk for Alzheimer’s and dementia.



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"We wanted to create no barriers to access, scale, and equity for cognitive rehabilitation," says Paul Campbell about his company Moneta Health, a member of our Community. "We are using an existing evidence-based protocol called cognitive rehabilitation, which is like physiotherapy for the brain."



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"In Alzheimer’s disease, a question that most patients will ask is: 'Okay, I have a diagnosis, but what’s next for me, doctor?'" At StartUp Health company Perceiv AI, Christian Dansereau, PhD, is hoping to help answer that question for patients. "Now that there are therapies on the clinical side, it opens the door for assisting physicians in making a timelier diagnosis, ensuring that patients get treatment at the right time."



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