Founders Fellowship

Developing a bioengineered platform to preserve mitochondrial viability and function for extended periods outside living organisms.

Engineers MENiscus Decellularized (MEND) scaffold to restore damaged meniscus tissue — a symptom that often leads to osteoarthritis and ultimately necessitates knee replacement.

Leveraging big data analysis utilizing an AI/ML platform, TYSPAR Tx has identified a unique set of biomarkers in the brains of AD patients.

Developing a digital version of the therapeutic (incentive) spirometers commonly used after surgery to help prevent postoperative pneumonia.

Developing AI-powered medication guardrails to improve care quality, productivity, and reimbursement.

Developing a sensor platform technology that accurately and continuously measures blood oxygen levels regardless of skin pigment content or body movement.

Working on a comprehensive platform that combats financial scams targeting the elderly – a problem that accounts for $28 billion in losses annually. Her digital platform will give older adults greater financial security.

Using technology to analyze older adult movements, then use that information to assist with virtual healthcare and mobility-based interventions.

Developing a mobile augmented reality experience to help aging adults stay physically, mentally, and socially active.

Developing an AI-driven epilepsy monitoring app targeted at self-care functionality for older adults.

From the University of Pennsylvania, Danial is working to unite the fields of cell therapy and longevity to generate translational cellular products to ameliorate aging and its associated pathologies.

From Columbia University, Yazmin is developing low-cost ultrasound prototypes.

Founded NubGenix Consulting, a quality and regulatory consulting firm who provides services related to design and implementation of Quality Management System (QMS), establishing regulatory, quality and compliance strategies for product launch and streamlining workflows.

From the University of Pennsylvania, founded ToxiSense, a biotech venture developing more sustainable and cost-effective bacterial endotoxin assays by engineering a plant biosensor system.

Founded Nesys, a food label that monitors perishables and produce for freshness, indicating the current state of shelf life and helping to reduce waste.

Providing life sciences researchers over 100X the amount of biological samples in just a few days, to accelerate understanding of disease biology and new therapeutic approaches.

Developing a digital platform that democratizes drug development to improve access to healthcare.