Interviews
Opharmic Technology is advancing targeted drug delivery with the innovative use of ultrasound technology. Health Tech World speaks meets founder Langston Suen in Hong Kong to find out more. Opharmic Technology has developed a non-invasive drug delivery system that harnesses low-frequency ultrasound technology to deliver drugs without invasive needles. Targeting retinal diseases that currently require injection-based treatment, [...]
Creyos is an online cognitive assessment platform built on more than three decades of research and a vast - and growing - trove of data. The platform enables healthcare providers to evaluate working memory, attention, reasoning and executive function, potentially speeding up diagnoses and reducing waiting lists. Health Tech World catches up with co-founder Professor [...]
By Chaitra Vedullapalli We’re asking the wrong question. For years, leaders have been told to “pursue happiness” — for themselves, for their teams, for their culture. But here’s the uncomfortable truth: Happiness is an outcome, not a strategy. And chasing it often leads to burnout, not fulfillment. What we should be pursuing is something deeper, [...]
The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) is opening a new digital hub in Leeds city centre, marking a significant step in its long-term strategy to strengthen innovation and expand its presence across the UK. The move will create around 30 permanent, highly skilled roles in software development, data science and digital delivery, with [...]
Dr Laura Trotta gives us an insight into her role at CluePoints and shares some of the lessons she’s learned so far Could you provide an overview of your role? As the VP Research Operations & Statistical Innovation at CluePoints, I lead a dedicated team of research scientists focused on developing cutting-edge statistical and machine [...]
By Gil Bashe, chair global health and purpose, FINN Partners, Medika Life editor-in-chief, and correspondent to Health Tech World This year’s BIO International Convention comes during heightened uncertainty, from shifting regulatory environments to tightened capital markets. In this landscape, the importance of convening as a sector is greater than ever. As the global community converges [...]
By James Leitch, practice director, enterprise networking and security at Cinos Sustainability is quickly becoming a critical priority in healthcare. Hospitals, clinics, and medical facilities are some of the most energy-intensive environments, operating 24/7 to deliver vital care services. Whether it’s powering essential equipment, regulating temperatures for sensitive medications or ensuring appropriate lighting and air [...]
Parents of hospitalised children experienced significantly reduced anxiety after using virtual reality meditation programmes, a new study has found. The research, conducted at Stanford Medicine, showed that a short guided VR meditation lowered parental stress by around 30%, with Spanish-speaking families seeing particularly strong benefits. The team trialled the intervention at Lucile Packard Children's Hospital [...]
Q&A with Judy Sealey, former nurse and clinical solutions specialist at Altera Digital Health Judy Sealey, clinical solutions specialist at Altera Digital Health discusses the evolving role of digital nurses in health and care and explores why their roles are so important. For background, digital nurses are registered nurses who already have a wealth of [...]
Dr Gen Li is President and Founder of Phesi - a clinical development data and analytics company using AI and predictive data analytics to support the clinical development industry in streamlining workflows, reducing amendments and getting therapies to patients faster. Health Tech World speaks to Dr Li about the ongoing challenges and opportunities for companies [...]
