P.Happi®

Are you interested in joining women’s health research in the UK? If you are currently peri-menopausal or postmenopausal, and wish to contribute to our understanding of the female intimate microbiome, then read on! We’re launching a new research study in collaboration with the University of Reading and B.Y.M. Technologies, a female-led organisation focused on creating new solutions that protect the female intimate microbiome. The aim of this study is to explore the user experience of a new intimate serum: the B.Y.M. Microbiome Serum. This product, containing a natural organism called ‘Bdellovibrio bacteriovorus’, has been designed to support the maintenance and protection of the female intimate microbiome. The serum is applied externally to the genital area as a protective and moisturising barrier, aimed at allowing healthy female microbes to flourish. The B.Y.M. Microbiome Serum will be provided to you free of charge. In addition, participants who complete the study will receive an online shopping voucher worth £20 (GBP). You will also receive a summary report containing an anonymised overview of the vaginal and labia-perineum microbiome results from the study. Can you help by taking part in this research? Or can you help by sharing this with others? Who can join? Participants with female anatomy in the United Kingdom who are: 👉 Aged 18 or over 👉 Peri-menopausal or postmenopausal 👉 Willing and able to apply the B.Y.M. Microbiome Serum to their external genital area 👉 Willing and able to collect and return by post vaginal and labia-perineum swab samples and vaginal pH level information (postage costs will be paid for you) See whether you qualify by completing the screening questionnaire: https://lnkd.in/dHV-HVxj #womenshealth #womenshealthresearch #menopause #perimenopause #intimatehealth #bladdersmatter #dryness #patientperspective #qualityofliferesearch #diversityinresearch #patientexperience #closethegendergap #womendeservebetter #researchopportunities #healthstudies #medicalresearch #participateinresearch #volunteerforresearch

We are excited to host our first P.Happi® Zoom Webinar this Thursday (24th October) evening 8 pm. If you are a healthcare professional or pharmacist - please join us and sign up below! Feel free to share with your network. Excited to see you! https://lnkd.in/easFjwbY

Dr Chiara Board completed both her Master's and PhD at Imperial before founding P.Happi®, a #biotech company focused on women's health. With just nine days until the official launch of our new San Francisco hub, Chiara shares her excitement: "Having access to such a huge market and also such deep pockets in the US, in terms of funding innovation and funding science, is great." 🔬 P.S. Did you spot Scale Space, located on Imperial’s White City Campus, in the back?

This year Imperial's #Incubator celebrated 18 years of supporting lab-based businesses to startup and thrive. 🚀 After the success of our Showcase event, we're continuing to profile the amazing innovators in our community who are applying their expertise, skills and leadership to build businesses that create a safer, healthier and cleaner future. ✨Introducing our featured founder, Dr Chiara Board! 👩🔬 Dr. Chiara Board is the force behind P.Happi®, a startup she kicked off in 2020 after completing her MSc (Advanced Chemical Engineering) and PhD (Chemical Engineering, Synthetic Biology) at Imperial. 🎓 P.Happi®'s development has been propelled by Chiara’s determination to turn her personal frustration into innovation and give women greater control over their wellbeing. A sufferer of bladder conditions, Chiara had tried countless solutions ranging from aggressive antibiotics regimens to natural remedies (such as cranberry juice and probiotics) in what felt like a never-ending cycle. Realising that the recommended treatments had remained unchanged for generations, she saw an opportunity to create a new scientifically-backed solution to address this underserved area of women's health 🔬. Under her vision and leadership, P.Happi® has launched a game-changing natural serum featuring the unique bacterium Bdellovibrio bacteriovorus (B.Y.M.® 1405), the first product with this ingredient available in the market 🦠. This "good" bacterium protects the microbiome of the intimate area by targeting harmful bacteria while safeguarding the protective flora, fortifying the body’s natural defences and helping to reduce ongoing risks. In contrast to supplements taken orally, the product does not need to travel through the whole body before reaching the target area (read more about the science behind P.Happi® here: https://lnkd.in/e9-4JDEi). 🛒 Since launching, the company has quickly demonstrated traction, securing listings with the leading independent pharmacy chain Avicenna and Prince Pharmacy (visit https://lnkd.in/erkepNw6), selling online and winning prestigious grants to further its research. As a key member of the White City Incubator community, Chiara continues to inspire her peers and aspiring founders through her entrepreneurial drive and commitment to using science to serve women better. 👏 Congratulations Chiara! #IncubatorLife #WhiteCityIncubator #YourSpaceToGrow #ImperialEcosystem #SpeedingScience #IncubatorCommunity #InTheLab #ScienceSpaces #BusinessGrowth White City Innovation District | Imperial Enterprise | Imperial Enterprise Lab | Imperial Venture Mentoring Service (IVMS)

🧫🔬🦠 We’re excited to announce the winners of the Innovate UK Biomedical Catalyst feasibility grants! 33 early stage companies will share £3.2m to help them progress their innovative projects in the fields of: ➡️ Femtech ➡️ Child health ➡️ Neurotech ➡️ Microbials The Biomedical Catalyst is one of Innovate UK’s flagship grant funding mechanisms. It enables SMEs to test and develop innovative health and care solutions across health and life sciences, including therapeutics, medical devices, and digital health. These winners participated in the pilot accelerators run by the Biomedical Catalyst in 2023. Through a closed feasibility competition, they received financial support to assess the technical and commercial viability of their early-stage projects.. Examples include: Founders Factory Children’s Health Impact Accelerator Tutti Toot Ltd's project to test its Trumpet device. The device delivers a musically gamified dysfunctional breathing retraining course for asthmatic children. Health Innovation Network South London Accelerating FemTech Accelerator Bloomful has developed an online gynaecological condition triage tool called Lana, to help women understand symptoms and make the right decisions for their health. Microbials (Microbiome, Biofilms & Phage) Accelerator, delivered by LYVA Labs and Bionow BugBiome is developing a microbial mosquito repellent. Neurotech Accelerator, delivered by Pioneer Group and The Helix Way Samphire Neuroscience's pilot of its Nettle headband in clinical settings. The headband uses non-invasive neuromodulation to directly target brain regions responsible for menstrual symptoms. Read the full story here - https://ow.ly/yQ7U50SIYS5 The next round of Biomedical Catalyst accelerators, in femtech and artificial intelligence (AI) in healthcare, will be launching in September. Sign up for updates from Innovate UK Business Connect on this and other health news 🗞️ - https://ow.ly/ZTaB50SIYZW #BiomedicalCatalyst #Grants #Funding #Femtech #ChildHealth #Neurotech #Microbials #Healthcare

Newable and JPMorganChase proudly welcomed the eight outstanding entrepreneurs yesterday to the Founders Forward Perfect Pitch Final Pitching Session! From the first captivating workshops to the first pitching session, these remarkable entrepreneurs have displayed brilliance, infusing their pitches with compelling narratives and confidence, propelling them to this pivotal stage of the programme. They stood before JP Morgan Chase Managing Directors - Folake Shasanya, Diana Robinson, and Edmund Brandt, together with a female entrepreneur, Rebecca (Dayoung) Ghim, Founder & Director at The Ferm, and Maggie Sarfo at Meres Consult, to showcase the culmination of their knowledge and learnings from the programme. We are thrilled to announce the three entrepreneurial women who have won the programme 🎉 🌟 Cannon Lee | Founder at ExpirX  🌟 Dr Chiara Board | CEO & Founder at P.Happi® 🌟 Jane Visram | Founder at Mama Dolce Huge congratulations and we wish you an exciting journey of business growth, working closely with our expert advisers to further sharpen your knowledge and business skills. We would like to say an enormous well done to the other five entrepreneur finalists, Helle E., Ifeoma Ekwobi, Lucy Kane, Roxanne P. and Vered Zimmerman who presented, and to the inspirational women who took part in the programme! #FoundersForwardPerfectPitch #WomenEntrepreneurs #EntrepreneurialExcellence #Congratulations Oli Newnam | Benjamin McDonald | Peter Hall | Alexandra Jansons | Ciara Fitzgerald | Johnny McNamara