In the very heart of the femtech movement, where innovation meets the vast, deep-rooted and underserved needs of women’s health, we’re fighting not just for the wellbeing of others, but also, ironically, often for our own. As the Founder of Femtech Insider, I’ve seen firsthand the incredible strides we’ve made towards recognizing and addressing the health needs of women. Yet, this journey…
The recent announcement of $100 million in funding for women’s health research, made by First Lady Jill Biden at the Advanced Research Agency for Health (ARPA-H) event, marks a significant milestone in the advancement of women’s healthcare. Among the attendees when the announcement was made was Alicia Chong Rodriguez, Founder and CEO of Bloomer Tech, a healthcare technology company dedicated to cardiovascular…
Most of you will likely be aware of the significant commitment made by the Biden administration toward women’s health research, with First Lady Jill Biden recently announcing a pivotal investment of $100 million during an ARPA-H forum in Cambridge. However, what you may not have known is the active involvement of women’s health-focused VC fund SteelSky Ventures in this groundbreaking initiative. In…
The following guest post was contributed by Dr Lorraine Muluka and Pascal Koenig, co-founders of maternal health startup Malaica. Maternal mortality is one hundred times higher than in Europe Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) has a population of ~1.2 billion. While fertility rates are coming down at breathtaking rates, ~40 million babies have been born in 2023. This is more than ten times as…
Boston Imaging, the United States headquarters of Samsung’s digital radiography and ultrasound business, has launched the Samsung Ultrasound Institute of Technology and Education (theSUITE), a digital platform for sonologists, sonographers, and healthcare professionals. “We are excited to offer an innovative, technology-forward platform that will engage ultrasound users focused on improving women’s health in the United States,” said David Legg, Head of Boston…
This year pharma company Astellas is returning to the Superbowl to help educate game viewers about VEOZAH and vasomotor symptoms (VMS), the most commonly reported menopause symptoms. The “Fewer Hot Flashes, More Not Flashes” ad features women experiencing common moderate to severe hot flash and night sweat moments that impact their daily lives. VEOZAH, a nonhormonal treatment recently greenlit by the FDA,…
In a move to bolster healthcare for women, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has introduced a National Policy for Improving Women’s Health. This initiative, announced by Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid aims to address critical health issues and improve overall healthcare services for women in the country. The policy’s primary goals include reducing the number of deaths from cancer and decreasing the overall…
On February 13 & 14 this year the healthcare innovation community is coming together again in Boston for Reproductive Health Innovation Summit. Each year the 2-day event invites selected startups to pitch their solutions in front of industry leaders and investors. Just recently the finalists, who were selected by 10 leading VCs in the space, were announced. Selection committee members included David Sable…