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Recap: Top questions and answers from the Health Tech Venture Challenge info session

September 17, 2019

On September 12, innovators gathered at MATTER to learn more about the 2019 Health Tech Venture Challenge: A collaboration between Advocate Aurora Health and MATTER which launched in August and is currently seeking submissions for solutions that reimagine the aging experience.

At the event, leaders from Advocate Aurora Health included Nicole Paulk, senior vice president for strategy and innova…

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Meet the newest additions to the MATTER community

September 3, 2019

Our newest MATTER members are making it easier to manage food allergies, helping health systems create meaningful relationships with their patients, treating antibiotic-resistant infections and building a support structure for people recovering from substance abuse.

Alerje

Alerje aims to improve the quality of life for people living with food allergies by redefining how they manage them. With…

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MATTER adds HCSC’s Manika Turnbull to board of directors

August 28, 2019

Chicago, IL — Manika Turnbull, PhD, vice president, community health and economic impact officer for Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC), has joined MATTER’s board of directors. Turnbull joins leaders from many healthcare and life sciences companies on MATTER’s 23-person board.

“I’m energized by the opportunity to foster collaboration on solutions for the most pressing healthcare challenges…

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Meet Michael Williams, our new venture acceleration director

August 27, 2019

If you’ve spent time in the MATTER space, you’ve probably rubbed elbows with Michael Williams: A Brit by birth and seasoned healthcare innovator who, most recently, worked as a MATTER startup member. Now, Michael is putting his expertise to work as MATTER’s newest venture acceleration director.

Michael has experienced healthcare from nearly every angle — he’s led innovation in health systems, …

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Startup Shoutouts: August 23, 2019

August 23, 2019

Every day, innovators across the MATTER community are building new solutions that accelerate innovation, advance care and improve lives. Here’s a look into the most noteworthy headlines from August.

Level Ex wins funding to save lives on Mars — yes, that Mars

Level Ex received a year-long grant to build a virtual simulation that trains astronauts for deep space travel. The company will work w…

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