Genomic technologies have become effective and affordable tools for detecting and diagnosing chronic disease, yet they are still uncommon in clinical settings. Drs.Laura BillingsandMark Haupt, who recently presented at MATTER, are on a mission to change that. They joined us for the latest program in our “Healthcare for What’s Next” series, which MATTER produces with NorthShore University Health…
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Two years ago, we opened MATTER with the goal of creating a better way to bring healthcare technology solutions to market. We now work with 200 healthcare startup companies – ranging from those that are barely more than ideas, to companies with millions of dollars of revenue and dozens of employees. They are building software, medical device, diagnostics, and pharmaceutical products. They are l…
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This is Mike Abbadessa, senior director of medical affairs at Takeda Pharmaceuticals.
And this is Jason Smith, technology executive and computer scientist turned healthcare entrepreneur. He and Dr. Lev Becker founded the startup, rMark Bio, in 2015.
The Problem
In early 2015, Mike’s team at Takeda was looking to identify Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs) by identifying patterns in practice. KOL…
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On March 8,Dr. John Noseworthy, Mayo Clinic’s CEO, stopped by MATTER for a “fireside chat” in front of an overflow audience. Dr. James Madara, the American Medical Association’s CEO and MATTER board member, joined Noseworthy on stage for a lively exploration of healthcare innovation and transformation.
Mayo Clinic is the world leader in complex disease diagnosis and treatment. People from ar…
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It’s been a busy few weeks since MATTER opened its doors to the healthcare tech community in mid-February. Members are getting to know each other, collaborating, participating in events and networking with the broader healthcare community. And, interest in MATTER continues on all fronts including through applications for membership from inspiring new entrepreneurial businesses in healthcare. Be…
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