Luminoah

Eating is a privilege many take for granted, yet millions face challenges. In 2019, our 3-year-old son, Noah, was diagnosed with a life-threatening cancer that made swallowing unsafe. Tube feeding became his lifeline. Noah spent his mornings in the hospital receiving chemo and his afternoons at home helping us in the garden. Though he couldn’t eat, he found joy in harvesting vegetables and cooking with the family. It was a difficult reality for all of us. Noah’s journey underscored the urgent need for innovation in enteral nutrition. It’s not just about survival—it’s about improving quality of life, independence, and dignity. Five years later, as we recognize #FeedingTubeAwarenessWeek and #WorldCancerDay, our commitment at Luminoah to reimagining enteral nutrition remains unwavering. Everyone deserves access to the nutrition they need to thrive and the opportunity to live fully. We are grateful to healthcare providers and clinical nutritionists for their dedication to raising awareness, advancing care, and supporting the tube feeding community.

This Feeding Tube Awareness Week, our Founder, Neal Piper, shares his family's personal journey with a feeding tube. Throughout the week, we'll provide resources to support and provide awareness for our community. Join the conversation: share your feeding tube experiences using #FeedingTubeAwarenessWeek and tag us to connect and raise awareness together. UVA Health, The Oley Foundation, American Society for Parenteral & Enteral Nutrition (ASPEN)

This week at #JPM2025, I had the opportunity to speak about Luminoah and strategies for raising capital in today’s market alongside: ? Maria Berkman, MD, MBA (Broadview Ventures Inc) ? Mike Kramer (Vensana Capital) ? Jeff Peters (OrbiMed) ? Derek Rapp (RiverVest Venture Partners) ? Adam Kadlec (Rivermark Medical, Inc.) ? Michael Liang (InVivium Capital) 2025 is a year of optimism for dealmaking. According to a recent Jefferies report, 72% of respondents anticipate increased M&A activity in 2025, with Institutional Investors and Corporates more bullish versus last year. Special thanks to Phillip Ebner and Brett Shealy from JPMorgan Chase Commercial Banking for bringing us together during the JP Morgan Annual Healthcare Conference and for your ongoing support for the life sciences community.

Next week, Luminoah is presenting at #JPM2025 in San Francisco. We’re excited to highlight how our groundbreaking enteral nutrition delivery system is advancing personalized nutrition and chronic disease management. Will you be attending? Let’s connect to explore opportunities for collaboration. #JPM2025 #MedTech #PersonalizedNutrition #EnteralNutrition

What a year it’s been for Luminoah! Our team gathered for our 2024 holiday party to reflect on a year defined by innovation, growth, and significant progress in advancing enteral nutrition technology. As we move into 2025, we’re energized by the opportunities ahead and the impact we aim to make in transforming care for those with chronic conditions. A heartfelt thank-you to our dedicated team and supporters who make it all possible. Here’s to an incredible year ahead!

I enjoyed speaking with Ty Hagler, MBA, on the medDesign by Trig podcast. We explored innovation, design, and the future of healthcare technology, including Luminoah's mission to advance chronic disease care through enteral nutrition technology.

I’m grateful for the opportunity to join industry leaders at the 2024 Pediatric MedTech CEO Summit, hosted by CobiCure, Deerfield Management, Advancium Health Network, and Impact1 at Stanford Biodesign. Thank you for organizing such an impactful event focused on advancing innovative solutions for pediatric patients. It was an honor to connect with CEOs from around the world, and I look forward to continuing these vital collaborations to improve healthcare outcomes for children. Emma Moran, Ajay H., Rafael J. Veraza, PhD, MPH

Meet Kelsey Cox,?Luminoah's Chief of Staff! “I am inspired by the personal story behind the the Luminoah enteral technology and the team’s development of the life changing technology. Luminoah is setting out to create positive change in people’s lives and I am thrilled to be a part of the growing story." Kelsey joins the Luminoah team as the Chief of Staff to support, engage, and manage. Kelsey was the Executive Director of Foxfield Races Charlottesville's non-profit steeplechase races and events, and prior to that an elementary educator and director of a summer education program. She has a passion for community and loves to find ways to bring people together. Kelsey enjoys being with her family and friends, decorating and organizing, and finding a good estate sale.

Meet Ben Paysour,?Luminoah's Senior Manufacturing Engineer! “I'm excited to join a company dedicated to making medical devices that enhance quality of care and improve outcomes. Luminoah allows me to combine my passion for engineering with a purpose-driven mission that directly impacts lives.” Ben is an engineer with seven years of experience in the medical device industry. He has led facility design and buildout, as well as production initiation and scale-up. His areas of expertise include diagnostic medical equipment, implantable devices, and medical research instrumentation. He is passionate about designing, developing, and manufacturing medical devices that positively impact patient care. Outside of work, Ben enjoys spending time outdoors—maintaining his farm, being with his wife and animals, mountain biking, and drawing.

Malnutrition is a silent threat that weakens your ability to fight illness and delays recovery. Cancer patients are especially vulnerable to malnutrition, with treatment side effects like difficulty swallowing, diarrhea, vomiting, and extreme fatigue severely impacting nutritional intake. This Malnutrition Awareness Week— The American Society for Parenteral & Enteral Nutrition (ASPEN) recommends that cancer patients and their caregivers closely monitor nutritional intake and consult healthcare providers if they notice signs such as weight loss, reduced food intake, or persistent diarrhea. Take action today—nutrition is a vital part of the fight against cancer. #aspenmaw24 https://lnkd.in/eQdKYtE8