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The SUD Ventures program kicked off this morning with an online session for our 85 learners from 25 states across the US and 12 different countries. We led with an introduction from Hanna Adeyema and Cynthia Breazeal then went right into icebreakers and what to expect from the upcoming sessions. Learners will attend live online sessions, have access to asynchronous lectures on SUD and innovation, and then arrive at MIT this winter for a five-day in-person Bootcamp. By the end of the program, each team will pitch their idea on substance use disorder innovation to a panel of expert judges. Learn more about the cohort 👇 Want to apply next year? Join the waitlist here. https://lnkd.in/ewiNtqar Samantha Goldfarb Nichole Nidey Sunny Kung Leon Coleman Joao P. De Aquino, M.D. Lauren Russell Fitzgerald, PhD Kwasi Boaitey Tara Karns-Wright, Ph.D. Jason Kang Evan D. Kharasch, MD PhD Amar Mandavia Chanda Phelan Kane Pavana Rotti, PhD Mark A. Strand Kevin Hu, PhD JP Wollersheim Erica Sharpe Andrew Steen Jude Onwujei Roger Flint Anupam Khandelwal Manuel Rebol Prem Umang S. Mayank Mishra Sonia Kahlon Marijn Lijffijt, Ph.D. Tracy H. Salseth, MSN, ACNP-BC Gabriel Andjell Gillian Dreher Guido Putignano Risa Weisberg, Ph.D.Joe Kossowsky Mayson Whipple Moacir Feldenheimer Todd Durniak Bai Zhang Dr. Ioannis Tarnanas, Ph.D. Lily Aleksandrova Roman Cailleteau #SUDVentures #MITBootcamps #SUD #SUDinnovation #innovation

"The opportunities to develop technologies to treat substance use disorder are infinite. Historically, the approach has been centered on neurobiology, focusing predominantly on the brain," says says Brown University Professor Carolina Haass-Koffler. "However, substance use disorder is a complex disorder and lacks measurable biomarkers, which complicates its diagnosis and management. Given the brain's connections with other bodily systems, targeting interventions beyond the central nervous system offers a promising avenue for more effective treatment." Learn more about what Haass-Koffler and Hanna Adeyema think about the future of innovation in substance use disorder. https://lnkd.in/e8rg7b3H #innovation #healthcare #healthtech #mit #mitbootcamps #SUDVentures

Wondering how to securing non-dilutive government funding for substance use disorder (SUD) research? Watch our webinar, "From SUD Research to Impact: Lessons from Biobot" with Dr. Peter Chai, an associate professor at Brigham and Women's Hospital and a scientific advisor at Biobot. Biobot, a startup originating from MIT, leverages wastewater data to assist governments and businesses in improving public health. In 2022, Biobot was recognized on TIME’s 100 Most Influential Companies List and played a crucial role during the COVID-19 pandemic by tracking infection spikes through wastewater analysis. Learn from Dr. Chai here 👇 https://lnkd.in/ex_nbdYa

How does the SUD program address substance use disorder differently? Hanna Adeyema, director of MIT Bootcamps, says, "Traditionally, innovation programs in the substance use disorder space focus on entrepreneurship and business courses for researchers and inventors. These courses focus on knowledge, rather than skills and practical application, and omit an important piece of building a business — it takes an entire ecosystem to build a successful startup, particularly in the health care space." Read more about how the SUD Ventures program is contributing to innovation in substance use disorder in MIT News at https://bit.ly/3XzlJ4C

Tomoko Asaoka, a scientific director at NEWTON BIOCAPITAL, shares her 'aha' moment from the SUD Ventures program. And, like many learners, it involves Bill Aulet. Learning a rigorous and diligent method to market research transformed her mindset of entrepreneurship. Read more about Tomoko's key takeaways. 🚀 #MITBootcamps #entrepreneurship #innovation #SUDVentures

Join our webinar with Elizabeth "Liz" Bogel Ryan, Medical Director at Boulder Care, a leading telehealth company dedicated to providing compassionate care for individuals with substance use disorders. Liz will share insights on how the company has successfully navigated challenges while treating vulnerable populations in the healthcare space. She will cover key topics such as improving access to medications, providing ethical and respectful care, and achieving sustainable reimbursement. Drawing from her experience at Boulder Care, she will provide valuable insights into navigating these complex challenges and will be especially insightful for those in the healthcare space. Join us at 11am ET on Thursday, September 26. Register today at https://lnkd.in/e9XSz4fJ #healthcareinnovation #healthcare #innovation #MIT #MITBootcamps

Interested in how to turn your career as a researcher into an impactful entrepreneur? Watch our webinar, "Identifying public health needs to create new therapies"with Brown University Professor Carolina Haass-Koffler, where she shares how she has turned her work as a researcher into real industry impact. https://lnkd.in/e2ef6jYp