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Innovations in rare cancers, according to leaders at AbbVie, Precigen and the Rare Cancer Research Foundation

October 17, 2024

Recent research has revealed that one in five cancers diagnosed in the U.S. is a rare cancer. Despite this alarming statistic, significant challenges remain in diagnosing and treating these diseases, as well as providing access to targeted therapies. Additionally, limited funding and clinical trials hinder the development of innovative solutions for rare cancers.

In a recent panel discussion …

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The $83.6 Billion Future of Senses: Enhancing Life Through Technology

October 3, 2024

The virtual panel “The Future of Senses” explored how technology is reshaping human sensory experiences. With advances in haptic devices, virtual reality and sensory-driven healthcare, the event underscored the pivotal role startups are playing in enhancing well-being and performance. The Internet of Senses market, projected to grow to $83.6 billion by 2030, is driven by breakthroughs in spatia…

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Reimagining mental health in the workplace with Loyola University Chicago, Meharry Medical College, Teachone Wellness and Aetna, A CVS Health Company

September 11, 2024

Loyola University Chicago’s Parkinson School of Health Sciences and Public Health and MATTER recently launched the 2024 Loyola Chicago Health Equity Quest. The competition will advance innovative solutions that support the mental health of early career professionals and prepare a cohort of startups for a live pitch event on November 14, 2024.

In advance of the live pitch event, Dean Elaine Mor…

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The future of health equity: How AI is paving the way for inclusive healthcare, according to Dr. Maia Hightower

September 10, 2024

With the introduction of artificial intelligence (AI) and ChatGPT into the healthcare ecosystem, there has been a significant impact on health equity, particularly in access to healthcare, data and analytics, addressing embedded biases and improving diagnosis and treatment planning.

In a conversation with MATTER CEO Steven Collens, Dr. Maia Hightower, the CEO of Equality AI and former Chief Di…

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AI and Mental Health: A Startup's Journey with Blueprint

September 9, 2024

A 2023 study revealed that patients of therapists who overestimated their effectiveness often fared worse than those whose therapists had an accurate or even underestimated sense of their effectiveness.1 This is where measurement-informed care and care pathways become crucial. Blueprint, a MATTER startup member, provides essential resources to clients, clinicians and organizations, ensuring tha…

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