Yale CBIT (Center for Biomedical Innovation and Technology)

?? Innovation Alert! ?? Yale Center for Biomedical Innovation and Technology invites you to the Healthcare Hackathon 2025, where ideas meet solutions! ??The topic of this year is hacking healthspan and longevity. ?? Date: January 24th - 26th, 2025 ?? Location: Yale School of Medicine, 333 Cedar Street ??? Why Attend? ?? Explore healthcare innovation through workshops and mentorship. ?? Network with industry leaders and like-minded peers. ?? Showcase your groundbreaking solutions in front of top-tier judges. Whether you're a healthcare professional, entrepreneur, or student, this is your chance to make an impact! ?? Register now: https://lnkd.in/emYh8dMy #YaleCBIT #HealthcareHackathon #InnovationInHealth #HackForHealth #ChangeMakers #FutureOfHealth #Yale #Networking

?? 2025 Yale CBIT Healthcare Hackathon: Healthspan and Longevity?? The Yale Center for Biomedical Innovation & Technology invites you to our annual Healthcare Hackathon, held January 24-26, 2025, at Yale School of Medicine. This energetic event gathers professionals, students, and innovators to address key healthcare challenges. Come spend the weekend with us for an intense fulfilled experience working with diverse groups and expanding your networks! This year, we’re excited to propose the following tracks: ?? Smart Aging ?? Community Health ?? Digital Front Door ?? Remote Monitoring ?? Patient Safety Technology ?? Location: Yale School of Medicine, 300 Cedar Street, New Haven, CT ?? Dates: January 24 - January 26 ?? Apply here (https://lnkd.in/emYh8dMy) to collaborate with leading experts and make a tangible impact in healthcare. #YaleCBIT #YaleCBITHackathon #HealthcareHackathon #HealthcareInnovation #DigitalHealth #PatientSafety #BiomedicalTechnology #HackForChange #HealthcareTech

?? Turning Ideas into Reality: Valuable insights from Yale CBIT Experts At a recent How to Bring Your Idea to Life Workshop moderated by Isabella Earp ('26), students and campus innovators explored the entrepreneurial journey. Esteemed speakers – Mark Saltzman, PhD, Maxwell Laurans, MD, MBA, Margaret Cartiera, PhD, and David Rosenthal M.D. – shared invaluable insights for future changemakers in healthcare innovation. From identifying real-world needs and building MVPs to assembling the right team and navigating competition, this event covered it all. As Dr. David Rosenthal noted, “Every iteration brings you closer to a solution that works. The key is to keep moving forward.” ?? Read more about this inspiring event and its key takeaways: https://lnkd.in/eR5SfyDb #YaleCBIT #Innovation #Startup #Biotech #YaleVentures #Founder #Workshop #Biomedical #Yale #Healthcare

?? Ready to bring your healthcare innovation to life? Join us this Thursday at How to Bring Your Idea to Life Workshop hosted by the Yale Center for Biomedical Innovation and Technology (CBIT) and Yale Ventures at Tsai Center for Innovative Thinking at Yale (Tsai CITY)?? This interactive session will feature insights from an expert panel, moderated by Isabella Earp, a Yale College junior and co-president of Yale Helix. ?? Panelists: Mark Saltzman, PhD Maxwell Laurans, MD MBA Margaret Cartiera, PhD David Rosenthal, MD ? The panel will discuss key strategies to launch your healthcare solutions in digital health, diagnostics, or medical devices. Learn how to identify the right problem, explore funding opportunities such as the Rothberg Build Fund and the Rothberg Catalyzer Prize sponsored by Dr. Jonathan Rothberg, and network with like-minded innovators. ?? Date: October 24 ? Time: 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM ?? Location: Tsai CITY, Yale ? Refreshments will be served! ?? RSVP now to secure your spot: https://lnkd.in/eQr2P6gE No experience is necessary—bring a friend, ask them to sign up, and dive into expert insights to shape your success. Don’t miss this unique networking opportunity. See you there! ????????

?? Ready to bring your healthcare innovation to life? Join us at the CBIT Workshop hosted by the Yale Center for Biomedical Innovation and Technology (CBIT) and Yale Ventures?? Learn how to kickstart your healthcare solution, whether it’s in digital health, diagnostics, or medical devices. This interactive workshop will cover everything from identifying the problem to exploring funding opportunities like the Rothberg Build Fund and the Rothberg Catalyzer Prize sponsored by Dr. Jonathan Rothberg. No experience necessary – bring a friend and get expert insights to help shape your success! ?? Date: October 24 ? Time: 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM ?? Location: Tsai CITY, Yale ? Refreshments will be served! ?? RSVP now to secure your spot: https://lnkd.in/eQr2P6gE Don’t miss this opportunity to fuel your innovation with expert guidance! See you there! ???????? #YaleCBIT #YaleVentures #HealthcareInnovation #CBITWorkshop #Healthcare #HealthcareSolutions #Innovation #Entrepreneurship #MedicalDevices #DigitalHealth #Diagnostics #JonathanRothberg

?? A Night of Innovation in Healthcare ?? On September 24th, we successfully hosted Clinical Pitch Night at 101 College Street, where we showcased cutting-edge healthcare innovations. With over 130 attendees from Yale School of Management, Yale School of Medicine, Yale School of Public Health, and Yale College, the evening was a testament to the power of collaboration and innovation. ?? Check out our article summarizing the event here: https://lnkd.in/eXHEM-dW A special thanks to our incredible presenters: Mathieu Bakhoum MD PhD; Isibor Arhuidese MD MPH; Antonio Giraldez PhD; Ritujith Jayakrishnan MD; and Jem Atillasoy, MD. We also want to acknowledge the amazing CBIT team: Mark Saltzman PhD, Faculty Co-Director; Maxwell Laurans MD MBA, Faculty Co-Director; Margaret Cartiera, PhD, Innovation Director; David Rosenthal M.D., Clinical Director; Michelle Ferraiolo, Operations Manager; and Casey Ma, Student Associate & Rothberg Catalyzer Student Ambassador. Let’s continue pushing the boundaries of healthcare innovation!

?? Congratulations to the JazzXR Team for receiving the Rothberg Build Fund?? ??JazzXR: A Virtual Reality Jazz Band for Physical Therapy JazzXR is an immersive extended reality (XR) tool designed to support patients recovering from total knee replacement surgery. Specifically targeting the pain, depression, and frustration that commonly arise around four weeks post-op, JazzXR offers a unique blend of psycho-physical therapy in a group setting. By addressing both physical and mental stressors, the platform enhances recovery outcomes. The product integrates hardware, including a phone or VR headset with leg controls, and software featuring an interactive XR musical interface to engage patients in a motivating, therapeutic experience. ??Team Members 1??Lana Zheng; 2??Ryan Bose-Roy; 3??Aksel Sather; 4??Rummana Aslam ?? Special thanks to Dr. Jonathan Rothberg for his continued support and dedication to fostering groundbreaking solutions. ??For more information about Yale CBIT, check out website: https://lnkd.in/ghP_NDiK #YaleCBIT #YaleVentures #BiomedicalInnovation #Healthcare #Yale #StudentLife #Innovation #Entrepreneurship #JonathanRothberg #Rothberg #RothbergCatalyzer #biotech

?? The application deadline for the Yale Rothberg Build Fund is soon approaching! ??? ?? Have a groundbreaking healthcare or medical innovation? The Yale Rothberg Build Fund is here to help you turn your ideas into reality! ?? Sponsored by Dr. Jonathan Rothberg this fund offers up to $3,000??in funding to support your innovative projects. ?? Scan the QR code to apply today! DM us with any questions you have. ?? #YaleCBIT #YaleVentures #Healthcare #Yale #HealthcareStartups #StudentLife #Innovation #Entrepreneurship #JonathanRothberg #Rothberg #rothbergcatalyzer

?? Congratulations to the MakeDeathsCount Team for receiving the Rothberg Build Fund?? ??MakeDeathsCount: Turning data into action for life-saving public health solutions MakeDeathsCountolution is an innovative mobile application developed to revolutionize mortality data collection in low-resource settings. With features like offline data capture, integration with the WHO Verbal Autopsy Instrument, and self-reporting capabilities, the app is designed to provide real-time, accurate health data essential for guiding public health initiatives and improving crisis response in underserved regions. The venture is driven by a mission to close the gap in timely and accurate mortality reporting, especially in areas with limited access to digital infrastructure and healthcare services. ??Team Members 1??Ahmad R. Saleh, M.D., M.P.H. ?? Special thanks to Dr. Jonathan Rothberg for his continued support and dedication to fostering groundbreaking solutions. ??For more information about Yale CBIT, check our website: https://lnkd.in/ghP_NDiK #YaleCBIT #YaleVentures #BiomedicalInnovation #Healthcare #Yale #StudentLife #Innovation #Entrepreneurship #JonathanRothberg #Rothberg #RothbergCatalyzer #biotech

This Tuesday, we?hosted our Yale CBIT Clinical Pitch Night?at 101 College Street, New Haven?attracting over 130 attendees from across Yale’s campus including Yale School of Management, Yale School of Medicine, Yale School of Public Health and Yale University (Yale College),?highlighting the growing interest in breakthrough healthcare innovations emerging from the Yale community. The event, which serves as a platform for?fostering connections, aims to bring together clinicians, faculty, and students throughout Yale’s ecosystem to work on novel projects focused on solving greatest challenges in healthcare. Five clinical innovators presented?healthcare projects, showcasing six transformative innovations aimed at solving problems across various sectors of healthcare.? ? In addition to these featured projects, the event included an?open mic session, where four student innovators took the stage to present their own novel solutions. This portion of the evening provided students with an invaluable?opportunity?to share their work and engage with the larger healthcare community. ? Following the initial hour of presentations, the event transitioned into a networking hour, offering attendees the chance to engage directly with project teams, faculty, and fellow innovators all aimed at advancing the featured healthcare innovations. ? Presentations: Mathieu Bakhoum?MD PhD?presented a novel biomarker for cardiovascular disease using retinal imaging, with potential to enhance early diagnosis and guide management of cardiovascular conditions.?Dr.?Bakhoum?also?pitched a non-invasive diagnostic approach for detecting corneal ulcers using tear samples, reducing wait times and improving accuracy compared to traditional methods. Isibor Arhuidese?MD MPH?introduced an?app?that?aids surgeons in navigating complex coding scenarios, reducing revenue loss and improving operational efficiency. Antonio Giraldez PhD?unveiled advancements in mRNA therapies, focusing on improving tissue specificity and stability, which could revolutionize cancer and vaccine development. Ritujith Jayakrishnan?MD?detailed?an algorithmic solution to streamline the complex process of resident scheduling, reducing the workload on program directors. Jem Atillasoy, MD?showcased novel force-reduction technologies designed to prevent life-threatening injuries, such as commotio cordis in athletes, starting with a lacrosse chest protector. ? A special thank you to our incredible team members—Mark Saltzman PhD,?Faculty Co-Director;?Maxwell Laurans MD MBA,?Faculty Co-Director;?Margaret Cartiera, PhD, Innovation Director;?David Rosenthal M.D., Clinical Director;?Michelle Ferraiolo, Operations Manager; and?Casey Ma, Rothberg Catalyzer Student Ambassador—who made this event possible with their dedication and support! ?? #HealthcareInnovation #ClinicalPitchNight #YaleCBIT #YaleVentures #BiomedicalInnovation #HealthcareTechnology #Innovators #Startup