Yale CBIT (Center for Biomedical Innovation and Technology)

🚀 Ready to bring your healthcare innovation to life? Join us at the CBIT Workshop hosted by the Yale Center for Biomedical Innovation and Technology (CBIT) and Yale Ventures🌟 Learn how to kickstart your healthcare solution, whether it’s in digital health, diagnostics, or medical devices. This interactive workshop will cover everything from identifying the problem to exploring funding opportunities like the Rothberg Build Fund and the Rothberg Catalyzer Prize sponsored by Dr. Jonathan Rothberg. No experience necessary – bring a friend and get expert insights to help shape your success! 📅 Date: October 24 ⏰ Time: 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM 📍 Location: Tsai CITY, Yale ✨ Refreshments will be served! 🔗 RSVP now to secure your spot: https://lnkd.in/eQr2P6gE Don’t miss this opportunity to fuel your innovation with expert guidance! See you there! 👩🔬🧑💻 #YaleCBIT #YaleVentures #HealthcareInnovation #CBITWorkshop #Healthcare #HealthcareSolutions #Innovation #Entrepreneurship #MedicalDevices #DigitalHealth #Diagnostics #JonathanRothberg

🚀 A Night of Innovation in Healthcare 🩺 On September 24th, we successfully hosted Clinical Pitch Night at 101 College Street, where we showcased cutting-edge healthcare innovations. With over 130 attendees from Yale School of Management, Yale School of Medicine, Yale School of Public Health, and Yale College, the evening was a testament to the power of collaboration and innovation. 💡 Check out our article summarizing the event here: https://lnkd.in/eXHEM-dW A special thanks to our incredible presenters: Mathieu Bakhoum MD PhD; Isibor Arhuidese MD MPH; Antonio Giraldez PhD; Ritujith Jayakrishnan MD; and Jem Atillasoy, MD. We also want to acknowledge the amazing CBIT team: Mark Saltzman PhD, Faculty Co-Director; Maxwell Laurans MD MBA, Faculty Co-Director; Margaret Cartiera, PhD, Innovation Director; David Rosenthal M.D., Clinical Director; Michelle Ferraiolo, Operations Manager; and Casey Ma, Student Associate & Rothberg Catalyzer Student Ambassador. Let’s continue pushing the boundaries of healthcare innovation!

🏆 Congratulations to the JazzXR Team for receiving the Rothberg Build Fund👏 💡JazzXR: A Virtual Reality Jazz Band for Physical Therapy JazzXR is an immersive extended reality (XR) tool designed to support patients recovering from total knee replacement surgery. Specifically targeting the pain, depression, and frustration that commonly arise around four weeks post-op, JazzXR offers a unique blend of psycho-physical therapy in a group setting. By addressing both physical and mental stressors, the platform enhances recovery outcomes. The product integrates hardware, including a phone or VR headset with leg controls, and software featuring an interactive XR musical interface to engage patients in a motivating, therapeutic experience. 🌟Team Members 1️⃣Lana Zheng; 2️⃣Ryan Bose-Roy; 3️⃣Aksel Sather; 4️⃣Rummana Aslam 👏 Special thanks to Dr. Jonathan Rothberg for his continued support and dedication to fostering groundbreaking solutions. 👉For more information about Yale CBIT, check out website: https://lnkd.in/ghP_NDiK #YaleCBIT #YaleVentures #BiomedicalInnovation #Healthcare #Yale #StudentLife #Innovation #Entrepreneurship #JonathanRothberg #Rothberg #RothbergCatalyzer #biotech

🚨 The application deadline for the Yale Rothberg Build Fund is soon approaching! 🗓️ 💡 Have a groundbreaking healthcare or medical innovation? The Yale Rothberg Build Fund is here to help you turn your ideas into reality! 🚀 Sponsored by Dr. Jonathan Rothberg this fund offers up to $3,000💰in funding to support your innovative projects. 📲 Scan the QR code to apply today! DM us with any questions you have. 💬 #YaleCBIT #YaleVentures #Healthcare #Yale #HealthcareStartups #StudentLife #Innovation #Entrepreneurship #JonathanRothberg #Rothberg #rothbergcatalyzer

🏆 Congratulations to the MakeDeathsCount Team for receiving the Rothberg Build Fund👏 💡MakeDeathsCount: Turning data into action for life-saving public health solutions MakeDeathsCountolution is an innovative mobile application developed to revolutionize mortality data collection in low-resource settings. With features like offline data capture, integration with the WHO Verbal Autopsy Instrument, and self-reporting capabilities, the app is designed to provide real-time, accurate health data essential for guiding public health initiatives and improving crisis response in underserved regions. The venture is driven by a mission to close the gap in timely and accurate mortality reporting, especially in areas with limited access to digital infrastructure and healthcare services. 🌟Team Members 1️⃣Ahmad R. Saleh, M.D., M.P.H. 👏 Special thanks to Dr. Jonathan Rothberg for his continued support and dedication to fostering groundbreaking solutions. 👉For more information about Yale CBIT, check our website: https://lnkd.in/ghP_NDiK #YaleCBIT #YaleVentures #BiomedicalInnovation #Healthcare #Yale #StudentLife #Innovation #Entrepreneurship #JonathanRothberg #Rothberg #RothbergCatalyzer #biotech

This Tuesday, we hosted our Yale CBIT Clinical Pitch Night at 101 College Street, New Haven attracting over 130 attendees from across Yale’s campus including Yale School of Management, Yale School of Medicine, Yale School of Public Health and Yale University (Yale College), highlighting the growing interest in breakthrough healthcare innovations emerging from the Yale community. The event, which serves as a platform for fostering connections, aims to bring together clinicians, faculty, and students throughout Yale’s ecosystem to work on novel projects focused on solving greatest challenges in healthcare. Five clinical innovators presented healthcare projects, showcasing six transformative innovations aimed at solving problems across various sectors of healthcare.    In addition to these featured projects, the event included an open mic session, where four student innovators took the stage to present their own novel solutions. This portion of the evening provided students with an invaluable opportunity to share their work and engage with the larger healthcare community.   Following the initial hour of presentations, the event transitioned into a networking hour, offering attendees the chance to engage directly with project teams, faculty, and fellow innovators all aimed at advancing the featured healthcare innovations.   Presentations: Mathieu Bakhoum MD PhD presented a novel biomarker for cardiovascular disease using retinal imaging, with potential to enhance early diagnosis and guide management of cardiovascular conditions. Dr. Bakhoum also pitched a non-invasive diagnostic approach for detecting corneal ulcers using tear samples, reducing wait times and improving accuracy compared to traditional methods. Isibor Arhuidese MD MPH introduced an app that aids surgeons in navigating complex coding scenarios, reducing revenue loss and improving operational efficiency. Antonio Giraldez PhD unveiled advancements in mRNA therapies, focusing on improving tissue specificity and stability, which could revolutionize cancer and vaccine development. Ritujith Jayakrishnan MD detailed an algorithmic solution to streamline the complex process of resident scheduling, reducing the workload on program directors. Jem Atillasoy, MD showcased novel force-reduction technologies designed to prevent life-threatening injuries, such as commotio cordis in athletes, starting with a lacrosse chest protector.   A special thank you to our incredible team members—Mark Saltzman PhD, Faculty Co-Director; Maxwell Laurans MD MBA, Faculty Co-Director; Margaret Cartiera, PhD, Innovation Director; David Rosenthal M.D., Clinical Director; Michelle Ferraiolo, Operations Manager; and Casey Ma, Rothberg Catalyzer Student Ambassador—who made this event possible with their dedication and support!    #HealthcareInnovation #ClinicalPitchNight #YaleCBIT #YaleVentures #BiomedicalInnovation #HealthcareTechnology #Innovators #Startup

🎤 Clinical Pitch Night - Happening Today! We’re excited to invite you to an evening of healthcare innovation and networking at the Clinical Pitch Night, hosted by Yale Center for Biomedical Innovation and Technology (CBIT). 📅 Date: September 24, 2024 📍 Location: 101 College Street, New Haven 🕒 Time: 6:00 - 8:00 PM Agenda: 6:00 - 7:00 PM: Healthcare Project Pitches 7:00 - 8:00 PM: Refreshments and Networking Join us as we explore groundbreaking healthcare projects and connect with industry leaders. Let’s drive the future of biomedical innovation together! #Healthcare #BiomedicalInnovation #Pitch #Networking #YaleCBIT #YaleVentures #Biotech #Bio #ClinicalPitchNight

🏆 Congratulations to the Emma's Story Team for receiving the Rothberg Build Fund👏 💡Emma's Story: Engaging Meaningful Memories [by] Anyone, Anytime, Anywhere Emma’s Story empowers young cancer patients to find their voices through multimedia journaling, offering a creative outlet to process emotions, celebrate milestones, and preserve meaningful memories. The team has identified a critical unmet need through consultations with cancer non-profits and children’s hospitals. Their approach includes collecting qualitative feedback from families, caregivers, and healthcare professionals, such as child life specialists, via targeted surveys. Additionally, they will gather and analyze quantitative data based on customized journaling prompts designed to address key introspective themes, including creativity, relationships, and self-identity. This data will inform the creation of personalized journals while offering healthcare professionals and caregivers valuable insights to enhance patient engagement and emotional well-being. 🌟Team Members 1️⃣Obinna (Ob) Anosike; 2️⃣Yawen (Zora) Luan; 3️⃣Andrea Orane; 4️⃣Jhonatan Nagasako 👏 Special thanks to Dr. Jonathan Rothberg for his continued support and dedication to fostering groundbreaking solutions. 👉For more information about Yale CBIT, check our website: https://lnkd.in/ghP_NDiK #YaleCBIT #YaleVentures #BiomedicalInnovation #Healthcare #Yale #StudentLife #Innovation #Entrepreneurship #JonathanRothberg #Rothberg #RothbergCatalyzer #Biotech

💡 Have a groundbreaking healthcare or medical innovation? 💡 The Yale Rothberg Build Fund is here to help you turn it into reality! 🚀 Apply now to unlock up to $3,000 in funding to kickstart your project. Sponsored by Jonathan Rothberg, this is a fantastic opportunity to get the support you need to bring your ideas to life. 🗓️ Application Deadline: October 5th ⏳ Don't miss out on this chance! Scan the QR code or apply it here: https://lnkd.in/gwGhpV8Q #YaleCBIT #YaleVentures #Healthcare #Yale #HealthcareStartups #StudentLife #Innovation #Entrepreneurship #JonathanRothberg #Rothberg #Rothbergcatalyzer

🎉 Congratulations to the Yale Rothberg Build Fund Awardees! 🎉 We are excited to introduce the summer series Yale Rothberg Build Fund Awardees, each driving impactful innovation across various fields. Special thanks to Jonathan Rothberg for his continued support and dedication to fostering groundbreaking solutions. 🙌✨ 🦻 Clairity: Clairity boosts speech clarity for hearing aid and cochlear implant users in noisy environments. It uses advanced machine learning to separate speech from background noise, ensuring better conversations. 📓 Emma’s Story: Emma’s Story empowers young people with cancer to discover their voices through multimedia journaling. This platform helps them process emotions, celebrate milestones, and create meaningful memories—one page at a time. Emma stands for Engaging Meaningful Memories by Anyone, Anytime, Anywhere! 🎶 JazzXR: JazzXR is a motivational extended reality (XR) tool designed to aid post-total knee replacement surgery recovery. It combines music-based therapy and physical exercises to address the pain and frustration patients experience post-op. With its hardware and software components, JazzXR makes recovery both physically and mentally easier. 🔢 MakeDeathsCount: MakeDeathsCount provides a vital mobile app for collecting mortality data in low-resource settings. With offline capabilities and WHO Verbal Autopsy Instrument integration, it enables real-time, accurate health data to improve public health responses in low-income regions. 🛡️ ShieldX: ShieldX develops cutting-edge protective gear to keep athletes safe! With a deep understanding of human physiology and biomechanics, ShieldX designs gear to reduce the risk of injuries, particularly in lacrosse. This innovation, born from personal experience, aims to revolutionize sports safety by reducing the risk of conditions like commotio cordis. ⏰ Thinkable Times: Thinkable Times helps individuals with early-stage dementia spark curiosity and exercise cognitive muscles through engaging writings, artwork, and puzzles. Inspired by Anna Lynn’s personal experience with her father, Thinkable Times offers an affordable, fun, and therapeutic option that can be used independently or with cognitive therapy services. 👉 For more information about Yale CBIT, visit our website here: https://lnkd.in/ghP_NDiK #YaleCBIT #YaleVentures #BiomedicalInnovation #Healthcare #Yale #StudentLife #Innovation #Entrepreneurship #JonathanRothberg #Rothberg #RothbergCatalyzer #Biotech