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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.

Exciting events are on the horizon at MATTER, and there's something for everyone! ? Monthly Matter Membership Info Session on 11/12 ? Ready for Anything: Paratus Digital Health Hub Launch & Panel Discussion 11/13 ? 2024 Loyola Chicago Health Equity Quest Final Pitch Event 11/14 And more… RSVP ?? https://lnkd.in/dmb2-GeB

? Upcoming pitch event! ? ??? Thursday, November 14? ? 8:30am CT? ??Meet on 6 Join us either in-person at MATTER or virtually to hear pitches from the 2024 Parkinson School of Health Sciences and Public Health, Loyola University Chicago Health Equity Quest finalists. At the end of the event, Loyola University Chicago and MATTER will announce the judges’ pick for the winner. RSVP ?? https://lnkd.in/gAp675e8

?? HLTH 2024 Recap ?? Last week, MATTER joined over 12,000 healthcare innovators at HLTH 2024 in Las Vegas! From showcasing cutting-edge solutions with 20 of our startups to powerful discussions on maternal health and women's wellness, we’re excited to share the top highlights. ?? Special shoutout to GoCheck Kids, Grin, and Backpack Healthcare for their wins at the Digital Health Hub Awards! Check out our full recap??? https://lnkd.in/ghmMbFpq #HLTH2024 #HealthcareInnovation #Startups #DigitalHealth

Congratulations to Onward for receiving a $2.3M grant from The National Institutes of Health to fund a groundbreaking study to assess the impacts of their Door-Through-Door (D2D) rides on appointment adherence, quality of life and caregiver burden for older adults and individuals with Alzheimer’s Disease and related Dementias. Onward was the winner of MATTER's 2024 Alzheimer's Association? Pitch Competition and our 2023 Accelerating Innovation in Aging program which was supported by RRF Foundation for Aging. ?? Congratulations to the Onward team. ??