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? New virtual event! ??? Thursday, December 2 ? 12:00pm CT ?? Online event Join the American Heart Association and our esteemed panel to discuss why Historically Black Colleges and Universities are positioned to tackle healthcare's most pressing challenges and how their emergence as leading hubs for innovation and entrepreneurship contribute to improved health outcomes. RSVP ?? https://lnkd.in/gigGAC3J

Thank you to all who attended the Parkinson School of Health Sciences and Public Health, Loyola University Chicago Health Equity Quest Pitch Day last week! Congratulations to the cohort and winners of this year’s program. ?Winner of the 2024 Loyola Health Equity Quest and recipient of the $20,000 Grand Prize: Wave ?Second place and recipient of the $10,000 prize: Sista Afya Community Care ?Third place and recipient of the $5,000 prize: Joystik Life ? Other finalists: Alkeme Health, Libbie Health Inc. and ThriveLink ?? Read the recap ?? https://lnkd.in/e2E-y4rx

Congratulations to MATTER member SMARTCharts for securing investment and support from Black Ambition, a non-profit organization founded by Pharrell Williams aimed at funding and fueling underrepresented Black and Hispanic entrepreneurs.

?? Last call for applications! In partnership with the Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority (BARDA), the Paratus Digital Health Accelerator is seeking?digital health solutions that can support preparedness, health readiness and mobilization. Running from January to March 2025, this 10-week program offers unparalleled access to mentorship, resources and subject matter experts. The accelerator culminates in a virtual showcase to spotlight the innovative work of our participants. Applications are open until November 22, 2024. Learn more ?? https://bit.ly/4eqn0lG

Thank you to everyone who attended our kick off event for the Paratus Digital Health Accelerator. A special thanks to our wonderful presenters: - Manbir Singh and Ashim Subedee from Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority (BARDA) - Dr. Omar Lateef, President and CEO, Rush University System for Health and Rush University Medical Center - Dr. Ngozi Ezike,?President and CEO, Sinai Chicago - Dana P. Edelson, MD, MS,?Co-founder and Chief Medical Officer at AgileMD and Executive Medical Director for Rescue Care and Resiliency at the University of Chicago Each of the speakers highlighted the essential need for public health preparedness innovations from learned experiences from COVID-19 and developing and implementing solutions into health systems. For startups interested in applying to the first cohort of the Paratus Digital Health Accelerator, the deadline to apply is November 22. Learn more here:?https://bit.ly/4eqn0lG

We're pleased to announce the launch of FlexEDU, MATTER’s online healthcare entrepreneurship platform that provides on-demand tools and resources to help users develop healthcare innovation ideas. FlexEDU is now available to faculty, staff and students at our partner universities: * Loyola University Chicago * Northwestern University * Northern Illinois University * University of Illinois Chicago * University of Chicago Learn more about FlexEDU ?? https://lnkd.in/d4vT_UKR #HealthcareInnovation #MedicalEducation #ContinuousLearning #MATTERHealth #FlexEDU

?? The future of healthcare is here! At HLTH 2024, VSP Vision highlighted emerging trends shaping patient care and innovation. From wearable tech in disease monitoring to advancements in women’s health policy, the industry is shifting focus to meet critical health needs. Read more ?? https://lnkd.in/gkybW-FP #HLTH2024 #HealthcareInnovation #WearableTech #WomensHealth #Longevity #VSPVision #MATTERHealth

The Paratus Digital Health Accelerator is accepting applications for its first cohort! In partnership with the Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority (BARDA) Accelerator Network, this 10-week program (January–March 2025) is designed to empower digital health startups tackling health security challenges and improving clinical care pathways. ?? Open to digital health solutions to support public health preparedness ??? Apply by 11/22/24 Learn more ?? https://bit.ly/4eqn0lG

The American Heart Association and MATTER have launched the inaugural #HeartofInnovationHBCU Challenge. We’re seeking undergraduate students, graduate students and alumni of Historically Black Colleges and Universities within the U.S. who are developing solutions that address social drivers of health, improve cardiovascular health or promote healthy environments. Apply by January 6 to receive a $10,000 grant and a 6-month membership to MATTER. Learn more & apply: https://bit.ly/4hrzVG3 #HeartOfInnovationHBCU #HeartHealth #NationOfLifesavers #EnvironmentalHealth #HealthcareInnovation #HBCU #entrepreneurship

Check out MATTER member Nanodropper, Inc. pitch their solution in Amazon Prime Video's BUY IT NOW tv show, hosted by JB Smoove. Allisa Song, MD and Mackenzie Andrews showcased Nanodropper’s mission to make eye care more accessible and sustainable to a star-studded panel of celebrity judges and Amazon executives.