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Loyola University Chicago and MATTER announce 2024 Loyola Chicago Health Equity Quest finalists

October 22, 2024

Innovators to pitch mental health solutions for the chance to win up to $35K

October 22, 2024, CHICAGO, IL — Loyola University Chicago’s Parkinson School of Health Sciences and Public Health and MATTER, the premier healthcare incubator and innovation hub, have selected six finalists for the 2024 Loyola Chicago Health Equity Quest. The six startups innovating mental health solutions supporting …

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MATTER Startup Shoutouts: Fall 2024

October 21, 2024

Every day, innovators across the MATTER community are building new solutions that accelerate innovation, advance care and improve lives. Over the last three months, MATTER startups secured funding, fostered impactful partnerships, received FDA approval and more.

There’s no shortage of good news to celebrate in the MATTER community. Learn more about our collective accomplishments below.

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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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MATTER at HLTH 2024: Here’s what you need to know

October 14, 2024

The MATTER team is heading to Las Vegas!

We’re attending the annual HLTH conference from October 20-23. We’re thrilled to be producing programming throughout the conference and hosting a booth and partner meeting pod in the main exhibition space.

Read on to find out all there is to know about MATTER at HLTH and who we’re bringing with us.

Hear about the future of oral health technology from …

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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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