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4 NOV 2024 · Good Clinical has teamed up with Te Titoki Mataora, the MedTech Research Translator, to bring you the Te Titoki Mataora Podcast Series.
In this episode I chat with two Senior Research Fellows within The University of Auckland, Dr Haruna Suzuki-Kerr from the Faculty of Medical & Health Sciences, and Dr Julie Choisne, from Auckland Bioengineering Institute.
Dr Julie Choisne's research is in the realm of paediatric biomechanics, looking at how children grow, how their bones grow, and how muscle growth affects their movements and applying that knowledge to children that have bone deformities.
Dr Haruna Suzuki-Kerr's research involves trying to develop a new technology that can help treat individuals with sensory neural hearing loss.
The episode particularly focuses on the Future Leaders module and other associated modules under the health tech capability programme provided by Te Tītoki Mataora, which are a part of an initiative aimed at supporting emerging researchers, entrepreneurs, clinicians, and others alike into the MedTech fields. Julie and Haruna are both actively involved in the programme, and they share insights into the modules provided by Te Titoki Mataora and their experiences. We also discuss other topics such as the importance of MedTech and innovation in New Zealand and envisioning NZ's future in this space.
Check out more about Te Titoki Mataora here: https://www.cmdt.org.nz/
Podcast Takeaways:
- Early-career researchers face numerous challenges, including managing their first research projects, writing grants, and balancing personal and professional life. The health tech capability programme aims to support them through this transition.
- Beyond technical expertise, researchers need to develop soft skills, such as effective communication, networking, and collaboration, to advance their careers and succeed in grant writing and commercialisation.
- Learning from experienced professionals and forming networks with peers at similar career stages is crucial for growth and overcoming common challenges in the MedTech field.
- Researchers often focus too heavily on the technical side of their work and forget to highlight the broader impact. Programmes offered through Te Titoki Mataora help researchers clarify the long-term significance and user needs of their projects.
- New Zealand is becoming a hub for MedTech innovation, with successful biotech and health tech companies emerging. The Future Leaders module aims to foster this growth and help researchers contribute to this vibrant ecosystem.
Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction
03:09 Insights on New Zealand's MedTech Ecosystem
05:51 Challenges in Technology Development
09:12 The Importance of Collaboration in Health Tech
12:00 Overview of the Future Leaders Module
14:50 Supporting Emerging Researchers
18:10 Skills Development for Future Leaders
20:53 Networking and Collaboration Opportunities
24:03 Vision for the Future of MedTech in New Zealand
𝐊𝐄𝐘𝐖𝐎𝐑𝐃𝐒:- MedTech, Future Leaders, New Zealand, Health Tech, Pediatric Care, Collaboration, Research, Innovation, Technology Development, Emerging Researchers
20 OCT 2024 · Good Clinical has teamed up with Te Titoki Mataora, the MedTech Research Translator, to bring you the Te Titoki Mataora Podcast Series. In this episode, meet Dr Caz Hales, a registered nurse and academic working in the research field of obesity care within health systems, based at Victoria University of Wellington. Her research focuses on reshaping the approach to healthcare for people living with obesity by advocating for a shift from the stigmas surrounding obesity to creating equitible, safe, and accessible care environments.
A key area of her recent research includes a new project venture with the help of Te Titoki Mataora, which involves the use of virtual reality (VR) technology as a training platform to create innovative educational tools for healthcare professionals, helping them better understand and care for people living with obesity.
You can find out more about Dr Caz Hales here:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/cazhales77/
Podcast Takeaways:
- Caz emphasises the need to shift healthcare practices from removing the stigmatisation around obesity to creating environments that provide equitable, safe, and inclusive care for people living with obesity (PlwO).
- Caz’s research is rooted in collaboration with PlwO, their whānau/families, and communities to ensure that their voices and needs are at the centre of developing healthcare services.
- Caz is exploring innovative approaches, such as using a virtual reality (VR) education platform as a training tool to educate healthcare professionals on how to provide better care for PlwO, focusing on empathy, cultural safety, equipment use, and patient movement safety.
- Caz advocates for a human-centred approach to healthcare, ensuring that all patients, regardless of body size, have access to respectful, dignified care, including appropriate equipment and support.
Timestamps:
- 00:00 Introduction to Dr Caz Hales and her Nursing Background
- 06:48 Pivoting into Academia
- 07:53 Current Research Focusing on PlwO
- 11:05 Inequities in Healthcare Services for PlwO
- 16:01 Importance of Use of Language and Frameworks
- 22:06 Clinically Defining Obesity
- 28:00 Downstream Impacts of a Lack of Equitable Environments for PlwO
- 35:45 Caz's Project Supported by Te Titoki Mataora
- 45:00 Future Directions in Research and Care
20 OCT 2024 · Good Clinical has teamed up with Te Titoki Mataora, the MedTech Research Translator, to bring you the Te Titoki Mataora Podcast Series.
In this episode, meet Dr Gavin Harris, Anatomical Pathologist from Canterbury Health Laboratories, who discusses the development of a diagnostic assessment tool using machine-learning algorithms to assess breast cancer aggressiveness and recurrence risk.
We chat about several topics such as the process of training the algorithm on clinical data, the challenges of validation, and the regulatory steps required for commercialisation. He emphasises the importance of multidisciplinary collaboration, networks, and funding support from entities like Te Titoki Mataora, and shares his experience navigating the complexities of both the healthcare and commercial sectors. The ultimate goal is to provide a personalised tool that can improve clinical decision-making and patient outcomes by accurately assessing cancer recurrence risk and other components with over 95% accuracy.
Podcast Takeaways:
- Gavin is developing an AI tool to improve breast cancer risk assessment by identifying tumours with aggressive biological signatures that might not be evident through traditional diagnostics, as well as the likelihood of tumour recurrence.
- His tool has the potential to identify genomic features of the tumour that would otherwise only be identified through expensive molecular testing that not everyone can currently access. Having such a novel tool available means increased access, lower cost, and reduced time required for diagnostics and assessment.
- The current accuracy of the tool is around 80%, but the team is aiming for a higher threshold preferably above 95%, to be confident in its diagnostic value.
- Gavin highlights the importance of multidisciplinary collaboration such as with specialists from oncology, pathology, and AI, as well as the support of entities like Te Titoki Mataora and Health New Zealand.
- The project has to meet several parameters related to FDA and TGA regulations, with a pathway to commercialisation taking 3-5 years, involving rigorous testing and validation on independent and international datasets.
- Gavin underscores how crucial research offices, innovation hubs, and funding bodies are in providing the necessary infrastructure and resources for such complex projects.
- Gavin reflects on how much he has learned in transitioning from clinical work to understanding the complexities of commercialisation, regulation, and scalability, emphasising the value of building strong networks and continuously learning.
Timestamps:
- 00:00 Introduction and Background
- 03:07 Gavin Harris's Journey in Pathology
- 05:53 Traditional Approaches to Breast Cancer Diagnosis
- 11:00 Incorporating Algorithmic Approaches
- 19:06 Funding and Project Support
- 25:40 Research Collaborations
- 30:00 Commercialisation and Regulatory Challenges
- 41:15 The Support of Te Titoki Mataora
- 47:35 Advice for Innovators in Healthcare _
29 SEP 2024 · Good Clinical has teamed up with Te Titoki Mataora, the MedTech Research Translator, to bring you the Te Titoki Mataora Podcast Series.
In this latest episode, meet Prof. Maggie Huckabee, Founding Director and Chief Scientific Officer, and Emma Hayes, Chief Executive Officer, at Swaltech.
Swaltech is a medical device company that have developed innovative assessment tools that clinicians can incorporate into treatment planning and rehabilitation for individuals with dysphagia. Swaltech have developed an app called BiSSkapp (Biofeedback in Strength and Skill Training) that works alongside a surface electromyography (sEMG) device to detect and display muscle activity using sensors under the chin. This allows dysphagia rehabilitation to be achieved in the individual's own home with remote clinician supervision.
You can find out more about Swaltech here: https://swaltech.com/
Episode Takeaways:
- Swaltech have developed an innovative, non-invasive solution for remote dysphagia rehabilitation, combining their BiSSkapp with a biofeedback device.
- Their solution works by placing electrodes under the chin, which connects to a tablet to provide muscle feedback, allowing for at-home use with clinician-prescribed settings.
- The adaptive biofeedback can adjust difficulty to patient progress, and personalised voice prompts from clinicians can be incorporated to help with progress and motivation.
- There are ongoing clinical trials at University of Canterbury and University of Florida. - Swaltech's aim is providing state-of-the-art dysphagia management, with future plans for paediatrics expansion and new product iterations.
Chapters:
00:00 Introduction to Dysphagia and Swaltech
03:09 Understanding Dysphagia: Prevalence and Impact
06:02 Clinical Interventions for Dysphagia
08:55 Innovative Approaches to Swallowing Rehabilitation
11:46 The Birth of Swaltech and Its Mission
15:09 The BiSSkapp: Biofeedback in Strength and Skill Training
18:05 Patient-Centric Design and Usability
24:20 Commercialisation and Regulatory Strategy
31:00 Future Aspirations for Swaltech
𝐊𝐄𝐘𝐖𝐎𝐑𝐃𝐒:- Dysphagia, Swaltech, MedTech, swallowing disorders, rehabilitation, biofeedback, clinical interventions, Parkinson's disease, stroke, paediatric dysphagia
#goodclinical #goodclinicalpodcast #goodclinicalexplains #goodclinicalevents #goodclinicalnetwork #innovation #podcast #newzealand #commercialization #venturecapital #vc #clinicalresearchassociate #technologytransfer #biotech #science #choices #country #entrepreneur #products #clinicalresearch #biotech #clinicalpractice #healthcare #clinicaltrials #medicine #humanhealthanddiseases #medtech #dysphagia
23 SEP 2024 · Good Clinical has teamed up with Te Titoki Mataora, the MedTech Research Translator, to bring you the Te Titoki Mataora Podcast Series.
In this episode, meet Dr. Yaara Yarmut, the Chief Regulatory Officer at Alimetry, a medical device company who have developed an innovative gastric monitoring device that performs body surface gastric mapping using an electrode array.
Yaara discusses her journey from veterinary medicine to MedTech and how they differ, where Alimetry is currently at as a late-stage startup, and the regulatory challenges that may be faced by MedTech startups. Yaara also emphasises the importance of having a strong regulatory framework, the important role of advisory boards in supporting and fostering innovation, and the need for more funding and talent acquisition in New Zealand's MedTech industry scene.
You can find out more about Alimetry here:
https://www.alimetry.com/
Podcast Takeaways:
- Yaara transitioned from veterinary medicine to MedTech due to a desire for innovation.
- Alimetry's gastric monitoring technology aims to simplify diagnosis for gastric disorders.
- Regulatory challenges can be significant for MedTech startups, especially in New Zealand.
- A strong regulatory framework is key and can enable innovation rather than hinder it.
- Advisory boards play a crucial role in guiding early-stage MedTech projects.
- Funding and talent acquisition are critical for the growth of the MedTech ecosystem.
- Learning from mistakes is essential in the MedTech industry.
- New Zealand's small market can pose challenges for MedTech companies seeking growth.
Chapters:
00:00 Introduction to MedTech Innovation
03:04 From Veterinary Medicine to MedTech Leadership
05:56 Alimetry's Gastric Monitoring Technology
08:45 Navigating Regulatory Challenges in MedTech
12:04 The Role of Advisory Boards in Innovation
14:55 Building a Supportive Ecosystem for Startups
18:10 The Importance of a Strong Regulatory Framework
28:00 Yaara's Perspective on how to Invigorate NZ MedTech
𝐑𝐄𝐋𝐀𝐓𝐄𝐃 𝐊𝐄𝐘𝐖𝐎𝐑𝐃𝐒:- MedTech, innovation, regulatory framework, startup ecosystem, gastric monitoring, advisory boards, funding, veterinary medicine, clinical trials, New Zealand #goodclinical #goodclinicalpodcast #goodclinicalexplains #goodclinicalevents #goodclinicalnetwork #innovation #podcast #newzealand #commercialization #venturecapital #vc #clinicalresearchassociate #technologytransfer #biotech #science #choices #country #entrepreneur #products #clinicalresearch #biotech #clinicalpractice #healthcare #clinicaltrials #medicine #humanhealthanddiseases #gastricdisorders #medtech #Alimetry
15 SEP 2024 · Good Clinical has teamed up with Te Titoki Mataora, the MedTech Research Translator, to bring you the Te Titoki Mataora Podcast Series.
In this episode, Dr. Grace Walker, Co-founder and Chief Regulatory Officer at Tautoko Technology discusses her work in developing a patch insulin pump with wraparound support and education software to improve diabetes management.
One of Tautoko Technology's main goals is ensuring their device is accessible to all, so that it gets into the hands of those that need it most.
You can find out more about Dr. Grace Walker and Tautoko Technology here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gracewalkernz/
https://www.linkedin.com/company/tautoko-technology/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/gracewalkernz/
Podcast Takeaways:
- Tautoko Tech is developing a patch insulin pump with support software to improve diabetes management.
- The company aims to make the device more accessible by offering the pump for free and charging for the consumables.
- Rural communities face challenges in accessing healthcare, and Tautoko Tech's solution aims to bridge the gap.
- The team is driven by the desire to make a difference and improve the lives of people with diabetes.
- Tautoko Techs plans to raise the funds required to bring their MVP to market.
- They are working on getting regulatory pre-submission ready and filing a patent for their next version, and then will proceed with hotel trials and clinical trials.
Chapters:
00:00 Introducing Grace Walker and Tautoko Technology
01:05 The Problem Tautoko Tech is Solving
03:50 Dr. Grace Walker's Journey and Passion
06:58 The Impact of Diabetes on Rural Communities
13:15 Making Diabetes Care More Accessible
18:45 Discussing the Tautoko Tech Team
20:17 Current Project and Future Plans
22:08 Navigating the Regulatory Pathway
26:50 Considering Biocompatibility and User Experience
29:03 Accuracy and Claims
34:58 Plans for Pitching and Funding
39:10 Advice to Aspiring Entrepreneurs
8 SEP 2024 · Good Clinical has teamed up with Te Titoki Mataora, the MedTech Research Translator, to bring you the Te Titoki Mataora Podcast Series.
In this episode, Professor Grant Searchfield, Head of Audiology at The University of Auckland and Founder and Scientific Director of TrueSilence Therapeutics, discusses the development of a non-invasive polytherapeutic method for the treatment of Tinnitus. The method combines sound therapy, perceptual training, and psychological interventions alongside the support of machine learning to provide a personalised multifaceted approach to helping individuals with Tinnitus.
You can find out more about Prof Searchfield and TrueSilence Therapeutics here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/grant-searchfield-35927039/
https://www.truesilencetherapeutics.com/
Podcast Takeaways:
- Tinnitus is a common complaint affecting millions of people worldwide.
- 2. Current treatments for tinnitus have been limited in their effectiveness.
- 3. Tinnitus is a network problem, involving multiple parts of the auditory system and brain.
- 4. Personalised and tailored treatments are important for addressing individual differences in tinnitus.
- 5. The use of biosensors and artificial intelligence shows promise in optimising treatment outcomes.
Chapters:
00:00 Introduction and Background
03:12 Understanding Tinnitus as a Network Problem
05:04 Exploring Treatment Approaches for Tinnitus
09:43 The Importance of Personalized and Tailored Treatments for Tinnitus
13:33 The Potential of Biosensors and Artificial Intelligence in Tinnitus Treatment
𝐑𝐄𝐋𝐀𝐓𝐄𝐃 𝐊𝐄𝐘𝐖𝐎𝐑𝐃𝐒:
tinnitus, treatment, non-invasive, auditory system, brain, sound therapy, perceptual training, psychological interventions, personalised treatment, biosensors, artificial intelligence
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18 AUG 2024 · Good Clinical has teamed up with Te Titoki Mataora, the MedTech Research Translator, to bring you the Te Titoki Mataora Podcast Series.
In this epsiode, Dr. Xuxu Amoozegar-Montero, founder of Uuna, discusses the problems with traditional bras and the innovative solution her company is developing. Uuna uses 3D scanning and knitting technology to create custom-fit bras that address issues of comfort, sizing inconsistency, and sustainability. The company is initially targeting the post-surgery market and plans to expand to a general market in the future.
Dr. Amoozegar-Montero emphasizes the importance of understanding and working with the end user, networking, and perseverance in entrepreneurship.
Podcast Takeaways:
- Traditional bras have numerous problems, including discomfort, inconsistent sizing, and unsustainable manufacturing.
- Uuna Studio uses 3D scanning and knitting technology to create custom-fit bras that address these issues.
- The company is initially targeting the post-surgery market and plans to expand to a general market in the future.
- Understanding and working with the end user, networking, and perseverance are key in entrepreneurship.
Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction
03:00 Introducing Oona Studio
06:00 The Inspiration for Custom-Fit Bras
09:00 The Solution: 3D Scanning and Knitting
12:00 Targeting the Post-Surgery Market
14:30 The Role of KiwiNet and Te Tukimata Ora
19:00 Expanding Skillset and Thinking Long-Term
23:00 The Future of Oona Studio
30:00 Advice for Entrepreneurs
33:00 Where to Find More Information
Keywords
bras, 3D scanning, 3D knitting, custom-fit, sizing, comfort, sustainability, post-surgery market, general market, networking, perseverance
29 JUL 2024 · Good Clinical has teamed up with Te Titoki Mataora, the MedTech Research Translator, to bring you the Te Titoki Mataora Podcast Series.
In this epsiode, Dr. Vickie Shim, a Senior Research Fellow at the Auckland Bioengineering Institute, discusses her work in neuromechanics and its application to injury and degenerative diseases, specifically mild traumatic brain injury (TBI). She explains that neuromechanics focuses on how brain tissue responds to external mechanical stimuli, such as impacts, and the potential damage that can occur.
Dr. Shim's research involves studying the brains of high school rugby players throughout a season to track brain changes and correlate them with head impacts. The goal is to develop an AI-based tool that can predict recovery trajectories and inform personalized treatment plans for individuals with TBI.
Podcast Takeaways:
- Neuromechanics focuses on how brain tissue responds to external mechanical stimuli, such as impacts.
- Mild traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a common form of TBI, with about 80% of all TBIs falling into the mild range.
- Repetitive head impacts, such as those experienced in contact sports or by combat soldiers, can lead to long-term brain degenerative changes and increased risk of neurodegenerative diseases.
- Dr. Shim's research involves studying the brains of high school rugby players to track brain changes over a season and correlate them with head impacts.
- The goal is to develop an AI-based tool that can predict recovery trajectories and inform personalized treatment plans for individuals with TBI.
Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction to Neuromechanics and Dr. Vickie Shim's Research
01:22 Understanding Brain Tissue Response to Mechanical Impact
06:22 The Prevalence and Impact of Mild Traumatic Brain Injury
10:06 Tracking Brain Changes in High School Rugby Players
19:04 Developing an AI-Based Tool for Predicting Recovery Trajectories 2
6:40 Personalized Treatment Plans for Mild Traumatic Brain Injury
15 JUL 2024 · Today’s guest is Dr Maddie White, Translational Scientist and Strategic Partnerships Manager at the Gillies McIndoe Research Institute in Wellington, New Zealand.
This episode is brought to you by https://www.saproconsulting.com.au/
Dr. Maddie White, a translational scientist and strategic partnerships manager at Gillies-McIndoe Institute, discusses the role of translational scientists in moving research from the lab to real-world impact. She emphasizes the importance of translating academic ideas into commercially viable products or services.
Dr. White shares her personal journey into translational science and highlights the need for more awareness and education about career opportunities in this field. She also discusses a specific project she is involved in, developing a topical cream for the treatment of vascular birthmarks in infants.
Dr. White emphasizes the need for talent, infrastructure, and funding to drive the success of translational science in New Zealand.
You can find out more about Dr White and The Gillies McIndoe Research Institute here:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/madeleinepjwhite/
https://www.gmri.org.nz/
Podcast Takeaways:
- Academic ideas need to be translated into commercially viable products or services to have a meaningful impact.
- A "translational scientist" is someone who takes scientific ideas from the lab and translates them into real-world products or services.
- Translational scientists play a crucial role in moving research from the lab to real-world impact.
- There is a need for more awareness and education about career opportunities in translational science.
- Talent, infrastructure, and funding are essential for the success of translational science.
- Partnerships between academia and industry are key in driving the translation of research into practical applications.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Translational Science
01:00 Translating Academic Ideas into Real-World Impact
08:04 Overcoming Stigma and Misconceptions
13:18 The Importance of Money in Translational Science
19:49 Creating Collaborative Networks for Impactful Research
23:58 Developing a Topical Cream for Vascular Birthmarks
26:21 Partnerships for Bringing Research to Market
Keywords:
Translational science, research, lab, real-world impact, commercialization, academic, funding, talent, infrastructure, money, partnerships, topical cream, vascular birthmarks
The world of emerging medical technologies is vast and continuously evolving. Join host Charles Beasley as he discusses the future of medicine and human health with the best and brightest...
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The world of emerging medical technologies is vast and continuously evolving.
Join host Charles Beasley as he discusses the future of medicine and human health with the best and brightest in these fields.
New episodes weekly.
#goodclinical #goodclinicalpodcast #goodclinicalnetwork #goodclinicalexplains #goodclinicalevents
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Join host Charles Beasley as he discusses the future of medicine and human health with the best and brightest in these fields.
New episodes weekly.
#goodclinical #goodclinicalpodcast #goodclinicalnetwork #goodclinicalexplains #goodclinicalevents
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