The BioInnovation Institute (BII), an international non-profit foundation dedicated to incubating and accelerating world-class life science research, has unveiled the BII & Science Translational Medicine Prize for Innovations in Women’s Health and Gender Medicine. This new prize builds upon the success of the BII & Science Prize for Innovation, now in its third year. It aims to recognize and celebrate researchers globally…
The femtech landscape in Europe is on a trajectory to achieve a market valuation of $35 billion by 2032, signaling a significant period of growth and development. This promising outlook is highlighted in the latest report from Sie Ventures, which draws on data from more than 540 active femtech companies across Europe. The United Kingdom leads as Europe’s epicenter for women’s health…
Bayer and Hologic have announced a collaboration to introduce a solution for contrast-enhanced mammography (CEM), a technique enhancing breast tissue visualization for improved breast cancer detection and treatment guidance. Contrast-enhanced mammography is a breast imaging modality aiding in breast cancer diagnosis. By integrating Hologic’s mammography technologies with Bayer’s contrast delivery system, the MEDRAD Stellant FLEX Computed Tomography (CT) Injection System, the collaboration…
Astek Diagnostics, founded by Mustafa Al-Adhami, PhD in response to his grandfather’s experience with a urinary tract infection (UTI), is on a mission to transform diagnostic procedures. Witnessing his grandfather’s suffering, Al-Adhami recognized the urgent need for a more efficient and precise diagnostic solution. Thus, he conceived the idea of the Jiddu Analyzer, aimed at providing rapid antibiotic sensitivity testing within one…
I’ve been writing about the business of women’s health for the better part of the past five years, and it’s always the founders who really continue to amaze me. Most of you will agree that there is undeniable opportunity at the intersection of healthcare and innovation, but building solutions that truly move the needle in women’s health requires more than just a…
Ark Surgical, a medical device company dedicated to enhancing women’s health, has recently secured an additional $1.1 million in funding. This investment, acquired between December 2023 and January 2024, signifies a significant step forward for the company in its mission to provide safer surgical solutions in women’s health care. The funds will primarily support U.S. market expansion U.S. for its FDA-cleared tissue…
In her book, “Invisible Women,” Carolina Criado Perez eloquently points out the pervasive gender biases that shape our public spaces: “When planners fail to account for gender, public spaces become male spaces by default.” This observation lays the groundwork for a broader discussion about the systematic marginalization and censorship faced by women and subsequently women’s health initiatives in both physical and digital…
Midi Health, a virtual care clinic specializing in women’s health during perimenopause and menopause, has teamed up with Cleo, a global caregiving platform, to provide comprehensive support for women facing hormonal changes. The collaboration aims to address the specific healthcare needs of women during this critical phase of their lives. The partnership between Midi Health and Cleo allows for personalized guidance and…
