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From academia to entrepreneurship: A conversation with Exicure CEO David Giljohann

October 25, 2018

Earlier this month, David Giljohann, CEO of immunotherapy company Exicure, shared his entrepreneurial story at Tales from the Trenches. David’s journey has taken him from graduate training in a university lab to the helm of Exicure, a Chicago-based biotechnology company that is pioneering the field of immunotherapy. In just seven years, David has taken Exicure public, raised more than $100 mill…

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community

Four MATTER startups advancing breast cancer care

October 24, 2018

One in eight women will receive a breast cancer diagnosis in their lifetime. The good news: Better screening, early detection and improvements in treatment options are leading to better outcomes for people affected by this disease.

To close out Breast Cancer Awareness Month, we’re highlighting MATTER startups that are using technology to transform breast cancer care from screening to surgery. …

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The trick to making good product design decisions

October 17, 2018

An interview with Thomas Miller, vice president at Novo Nordisk

Thomas Miller was trained in user-centered product development by pioneers in the field. Using this approach, he has led teams to create innovative, world-leading devices and he has won prestigious design awards. Today, he is vice president at Novo Nordisk, where he leads a device research and innovation unit focused primarily on …

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Event recap: The Novo Nordisk Innovation Challenge connects with innovators in Chicago and Seattle

October 15, 2018

The Novo Nordisk Innovation Challenge is in full swing. Last week, innovators in Chicago and Seattle gathered to network, learn more about the company’s innovation and partnership strategy, and ask questions about the program.

In Chicago, Hollie Baigent, project lead of open innovation, and Katarina LeFever, senior manager of digital health innovation and patient-centric marketing, shared what…

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insights

Why health equity matters — and what to do about it

October 11, 2018

A conversation with Derek J. Robinson, MD, MBA, FACEP, CHCQM, Vice President and Chief Medical Officer, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois

Dr. Derek Robinson has dedicated his career to helping all people achieve their best possible health — from caring for individuals as an emergency medical physician, to improving care for populations as an executive at top institutions. Dr. Robinson hel…

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