Virtual Poster Session for Ask the Experts: A Biomedical Innovation Forum

Ask the Experts: A Biomedical Innovation Forum

University of Michigan

Join Fast Forward Medical Innovation, in partnership with the U.S. Economic Development Administration, for a virtual poster session that will provide project teams from the FFMI Hub at the University of Michigan an opportunity for constructive feedback and coaching on their business case through open discussion with investment professionals and attendees.


Presenters will actively share a short overview of their technology and key elements of their business case for commercialization. The overview will be followed by open discussion with experts and attendees. Audience members will be able to navigate to posters freely during the 60-minute poster session. (While posters may be viewed by investment professionals, this exhibit is solely an opportunity for constructive feedback and not intended as a pitch for funding.)

More info: https://innovation.medicine.umich.edu/ask-the-experts/

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Poster: Safe Ultrasound And Photoacoustic Guided G-Tube Placement

Safe Ultrasound And Photoacoustic Guided G-Tube Placement

Samuel John, Loay Kabbani and Mohammad Mehrmohammadi

Abstract
It is estimated that more than 400,000 gastrostomy tubes are placed annually in the United States. Our customer discoveries have revealed that endoscopy and fluoroscopy gastroenterologists fail to detect the colon in 50 % of cases. Additionally, the use of ionizing radiation in fluoroscopy, US artifacts cause complications and limit the efficacy of these placement procedures. Moreover, these procedures cater to a niche range of patients. Our US and photoacoustic (PA) imaging technology utilize a combination of an exogenous contrast agent and pulsed laser imaging tuned to the absorption coefficient of the contrast agent for accurate colon detectability. Hence our technology will provide safer G-tube placements in a wide range of patients.

Expert Panelist Rotation: Mike DeVries - 1:30 - 1:45pm, Hirak Parikh - 1:45 - 2:00 pm
Presented by
Samuel John <gd1321@wayne.edu>
Institution
Wayne State University
Other Affiliations
Henry Ford Health Systems
Keywords
Medical Device
Chat with PresenterAvailable Wednesday, June 16, 1:00 - 2:00 pm Eastern
Poster: Seq-Scope: The First Transcriptome Imager For Spatial Single Cell Analysis

Seq-Scope: The First Transcriptome Imager For Spatial Single Cell Analysis

Jun Hee Lee

Abstract
Spatial transcriptomics (ST) is a technology used to spatially resolve RNA-seq data in tissue sections. Former ST technologies depended on generation of oligonucleotide microarray, an array of split-pool-barcoded microbeads, or multiple in situ hybridization/sequencing on the tissue sections. Former technologies are limited by a low resolution of the array structure (20-100µm), or by difficulties associated with in situ technique (long processing time, costly equipment, technical failure, etc.). We recently developed Seq-Scope which can profile spatial transcriptome quickly with ultra-high resolution (~0.6µm) and high RNA capture output (~5000 UMI/cell). We show that Seq-Sope can perform spatial single cell and subcellular analyses.

Expert Panelist Rotation: Dan Kidle - 1:15 - 1:30 pm, Hirak Parikh - 1:30 - 1:45 pm
Presented by
Jun Hee Lee <leeju@umich.edu>
Institution
University of Michigan
Other Affiliations
Molecular & Integrative Physiology
Keywords
Research Tool
Chat with PresenterAvailable Wednesday, June 16, 1:00 - 2:00 pm Eastern
Poster: Track My PD: A Mobile App For Improving Quality Of Life For People With Parkinson's Disease

Track My PD: A Mobile App For Improving Quality Of Life For People With Parkinson's Disease

Nathaniel Miller, Linda Zhu, Charlotte Tang, Quinn Hanses, Taylor Martinez

Abstract
A million people in the United States suffer from Parkinson's disease (PD). Currently, patients have yearly contact points with their healthcare providers. The Track My PD mobile app affords weekly/monthly, remote tracking across several PD symptoms. This symptom data can be used by patients and healthcare providers to track changes in PD and intervene earlier when symptoms change, resulting in better outcomes and improved patient quality of life. We estimate a market oppurtunity of 280K people with PD for our app. Our revenue model is two-fold: 1) B2C SaaS model and and 2) B2B SaaS model. Our next steps include protyping additional algorithms and app interfaces to track additional PD symptoms, along with testing our minimal viable product with patients and providers in 2022.

Expert Panelist Rotation: Mike DeVries - 1:00 - 1:15 pm, Dan Kidle - 1:30 - 1:45pm
Presented by
Nathaniel Miller <natmille@umich.edu>
Institution
University of Michigan-Flint
Other Affiliations
Department of Psychology, Department of Computer Science, Engineering, and Physics, Department of Occupational Therapy
Keywords
Digital Health Technology
Chat with PresenterAvailable Wednesday, June 16, 1:00 - 2:00 pm Eastern
Poster: Variable Inductor Passive Contact Lens-Based Iop Sensor

Variable Inductor Passive Contact Lens-Based Iop Sensor

Arthur Weber, PhD and Wen Li, PhD

Abstract
Glaucoma is a leading cause of blindness, affecting > 3 million Americans and 80 million people worldwide. Elevation and/or fluctuations in intraocular pressure (IOP) are the primary risk factors, and monitoring/controlling IOP remain the primary therapeutic approach. Current IOP monitoring methods are inadequate and provide only a snapshot of the patient’s IOP history. Our solution is a contact lens sensor that uses wireless technology to provide continuous IOP monitoring. The sensor is a variable inductor, closed loop, strain device that both responds to pressure-induced corneal deformation and also serves as an antenna for wireless data transmission to an external reader. A smartphone app will provide data interpretation and communication with the patient and eyecare provider.

Zoom Passcode: 48823

Expert Panelist Rotation: Hirak Parikh - 1:00 - 1:15 pm,Mike DeVries - 1:15 - 1:30 pm
Presented by
Arthur Weber <weberar@msu.edu>
Institution
Michigan State University
Other Affiliations
Departments of Physiology and Electrical and Computer Engineering
Keywords
Medical Device
Chat with PresenterAvailable Wednesday, June 16, 1:00 - 2:00 pm Eastern
Poster: Tanapoxvirus Expressing Immunomodulatory Genes As An Emerging Immuno-Oncolytic Option For Multiple Cancers

Tanapoxvirus Expressing Immunomodulatory Genes As An Emerging Immuno-Oncolytic Option For Multiple Cancers

Michael L. Monaco and Karim Essani

Abstract
Tanapoxvirus (TPV), causes a mild, self-limiting, febrile illness of short duration in humans and monkeys. It does not spread from human to human and is epidemiologically limited to equatorial Africa; leaving the global population is immunologically naïve. TPV replicates in the cytoplasm of infected cells providing an important safety feature for future clinical deployment. We have engineered a number of TPVs that express immuno-stimulatory genes to aid in the anti-tumor response against treated tissue. Some of these recombinant TPVs have been tested in vivo against various cancer subtypes such as TNBC, Melanoma, and hCRC with some showing significant tumor reduction. Current work in immuno-competent mice should provide data necessary to bring TPV's development nearer to human trials.

Expert Panelist Rotation: Dan Kidle - 1:00 - 1:15 pm, Hirak Parikh - 1:15 - 1:30 pm
Presented by
Michael Monaco <michael.l.monaco@wmich.edu>
Institution
Western Michigan University
Keywords
Therapeutics
Chat with PresenterAvailable Wednesday, June 16, 1:00 - 2:00 pm Eastern