28Feb 2019 by twidh No Comments

European Health Events March 2019

Conference

This Week in Digital Health offers this European Digital Health Conference calendar as a resource to help make connections between providers, payers, and innovators. World Healthcare Congress Europe will showcase new approaches to health and social care delivery. In today’s current climate healthcare professionals are facing a multitude of political, social and financial challenges. The conference will explore how the revolution of healthcare delivery will have a significant impact on health and financial sustainability. Our audience of 1,000 will consist of representatives from all sectors of healthcare including hospitals, health systems, pharmaceutical, medical device and biotech companies, academia and leading government agencies. Manchester Central, UK; Mar 5-7, 2019 The Wearable Technology Show 2019 – Now in its sixth year, WTS2019 is the largest business and prosumer show featuring cutting-edge technology under one roof. It is the…

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Portraits in Digital Health – Angel Investor Dr. Salomé de Cambra

People

Salomé de Cambra, M.D. specializes in Preventive Medicine and Public Health. Since 2007, Dr. Cambra has worked as a Price, Reimbursement and Market Access consultant. She is currently involved in angel investment projects while participating in a number of entrepreneurial women networks. She is also a mentor for entrepreneurs and executive women, mostly in the BIO sector. She is a Co-founder of the WA4STEAM Association. WA4STEAM is a growing international community of women angel investors seeking to expand women entrepreneurial presence in the STEAM fields. WA4STEAM members are more than business angel driven by profitability since they aim not only to provide seed capital but also to become a strategic partner nurturing women future leaders and role models. The association members hold a wide variety of backgrounds with professional expertise in biosciences,…

01Feb 2019 by twidh No Comments

Healthcare Conferences Europe Feb 2019

Conference

Our goal is to bring together senior-level healthcare professionals to learn about cutting-edge innovations and foster dynamic conversation addressing how technology is transforming healthcare. Join our newsletter for the latest EU Digital Health Updates DIA Europe 2019 – Thought leaders across all disciplines unite together in a neutral forum to discuss current issues, with the goal of uncovering new ways of working and new solutions for patients. We welcome participants from across the entire drug development industry. By incorporating representatives from the full life sciences landscape we facilitate open collaboration. We ensure that industry, payers, patients, and regulators, all have an equal voice. Vienna, Austria; Feb 5-7, 2019 Digital Primary Care Conference – Join us as we delve into the world of Digital Primary Care, our Digital Primary Care: The Information Revolution conference has been developed…

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EIT Health The Investor Network Application Deadline: 31 Mar 2019

Accelerator

The Investor Network is open for start-ups looking for funding Application Deadline: 31 Mar 2019 The EIT Health Investor Network is the first pan-European, EU-driven network solely focused on financing health innovation. Join our newsletter for the latest EU Digital Health Updates This programme, part of EIT Health Accelerator, aims to connect European health-oriented investors and promising start-ups through cross-border financing and co-investments. The EIT Health Investor Network connects both private and institutional investors with pre-screened high potential start-ups from early to late development stages. Beyond connections, the Investor Network programme offers start-ups various opportunities to reach out for greater funding at a faster pace, especially for a first financing round, as well as coaching by experienced investors and serial entrepreneurs. To join, your project should respect the following points: WHAT YOU SEEK:…

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CRAASH Barcelona Bootcamp Application Deadline: 13 Mar 2019

Accelerator

CRAASH Barcelona is looking for projects and start-ups to join the second edition of a bootcamp that focuses on validating business models in the European markets of Barcelona, Paris, and Delft, as well as the US market of Boston. Participants should be part of a project in the field of medical devices, diagnosis or digital health from any European ecosystem looking to bring their product closer to the patient. The program is mostly web-based, but the travel to four on-site events will allow participants to build their network and evolve their solution. Join our newsletter for the latest EU Digital Health Updates Any team of three people that have a technical lead, an entrepreneurial lead and a clinical lead with technology at technology readiness level 3 or 4 (proof of concept or proof of feasibility)…

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Digital Health Startups KinAptic

Startup

I had the pleasure of getting to know the KinAptic team when I mentored at Bayer G4A. Recently, I sat down with their CEO, Joseph Curcio to talk about where they have been and what lies ahead... Join our newsletter for the latest EU Digital Health Updates What did you work on in 2018? In 2018 KinAptic worked on developing simple, wearable Stroke Rehabilitation products that provide improved patient outcome and better patient adherence. How did you get involved in Bayer G4? We were approached by a key Bayer G4A team member at a presentation we were giving in NYC. From this initial meeting, we were encouraged to apply to the G4A Accelerator program. Would you recommend accelerators? Yes indeed. The resources provided by the sponsor are pure gold. This goes well…

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Portraits in Digital Health – Josep Carbó

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I had the pleasure of meeting Josep at the Barcelona Health Hub launch. He has been a central player in the developing Digital Health scene in Barcelona. Join our newsletter for the latest EU Digital Health Updates What did you work on in 2018? 2018 has been an extremely intense year with a twofold orientation. First and foremost continuing with the development and expansion of Mediktor all around the globe. We have partnered with amazing players in the industry and have started our expansion in the US which is a key market for us. We have continued proving Mediktor 's unparalleled level of accuracy with clinical trials scientifically relevant and we have increased our team in all the areas. On the other hand 2018 has seen the birth of Barcelona Health…

18Jan 2019 by twidh 1 Comment

A Major Digital Innovation Improves Parkinson’s Detection

App, Parkinson’s Disease

We met iPrognosis in early 2018, and previously posted about their efforts - Big Data Advancing Parkinson’s Research They recently sent us an update. The significant technological advances of recent years in artificial intelligence are beginning to bear fruit in the medical field. Several leading European universities of technology and hospitals have joined forces to carry out a digital revolution in the early detection of Parkinson's disease. Join our newsletter for the latest EU Digital Health Updates The iPrognosis mobile application (free on Google Play Store) allows a detailed and long-term follow-up of the user's characteristics. The algorithm developed and trained as part of the research project will be able to detect early signs of the disease and alert health professionals in order to diagnose the disease well in advance of what we are able to…

17Jan 2019 by twidh 1 Comment

Portraits in Digital Health – Aline Noizet

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Recently, we had the chance to sit down with our good friend, Aline Noizet. If you´ve ever been at a conference with Aline (and I have), this woman knows everyone and is generous in making connections to advance Digital Health in Europe and beyond. Join our newsletter for the latest EU Digital Health Updates What did you work on in 2018? 2018 was full of exciting new experiences with a focus on collaboration between startups and pharma. I was in New York for 3 months with Bayer to support the launch of the G4A Generator, a matchmaking program between Bayer and startups focused on consumer health, then I moved to Berlin to run the Bayer G4A pharma accelerator program with the 6 selected startups that we hosted and accelerated for 3 months…

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The Rewired Digital Health Pitchfest Application Deadline Feb 22, 2019

Startup

The Rewired Pitchfest provides an opportunity for early-stage digital health start-ups to compete to be named the Rewired Pitchfest winner by our judges. Run as part of the Digital Health Rewired Conference and Exhibition, the Pitchfest is a great opportunity to showcase your start-up or idea in front of the unique Rewired audience of NHS IT leaders. London, UK; Mar 26, 2019, Online entry is open until 22 February. Join our newsletter for the latest EU Digital Health Updates The Rewired Pitchfest on 26 March provides an opportunity for early-stage digital health start-ups to compete to be named the Rewired Pitchfest winner by our judges. Run as part of the Digital Health Rewired Conference and Exhibition, the Pitchfest is a great opportunity to showcase your start-up or idea in front of the unique Rewired…