“Convergence science has advanced across many fronts, from nanotechnology to regenerative tissue,” says Nobel Laureate Phil Sharp of MIT. “But the funding allocated for convergence research in biomedical science is small and needs to be expanded. In fact, there is no federal agency with the responsibility to fund convergence in biomedical research.”
Category: Medical devices
Companies Receive $1.3 M in MA-Israeli Collaboration Grants
Four Boston area Israeli collaborations receive $1.3 in funding for innovative medical and energy projects under new MA/Israel partnership.
Bio-IT World Review: BIG Data; BIG Promise; BIG CHALLENGES.
New Cambridge Observer’s Anita Harris on BIO-IT World 2012, describing the promise and problems presented by burgeoning of health care data.
Health gizmos for non-geeks: new monitoring devices for staying well
I was blown away when I heard about pill bottle caps that will tell you (or your doctor or your caretakers) if you’ve forgotten to take your meds…a kazoo that measures the chemistry of the air from your lungs…and a telephone that can assess whether you’re depressed–from the tones of your voice. Remote health monitoring gizmos are not for the future: they are now!
Scientia Advisors:neurostimulation technology could supplant drugs for certain conditions
A Scientia Advisors study suggests that neurostimulation technologies have fewer side effects and could help cut health care costs by doing away with the need for lifelong drug regimens.
Mass. Life Sciences Center sees 8-fold return in year 1
The MLSC, charged with distributing some $1B over a ten year period, invested $48.5 M in public dollars this year–its first full year of operation. The funds, in turn, have attracted nearly $359M in matching investments from companies, foundations, government, institutes and other private investors–an eight-fold return.
Bob Langer: inspiration for job seekers
In a recent talk, MIT Institute Professor Bob Langer described the difficulties he faced in his early career. For job hunters out there the message is simple but profound. Believe in yourself and your ideas, treat people kindly, and keep on going.
Great talk, Bob. Once again, bravo.
Scientia Advisors launches life science "knowledge network"
ScientiaNET, Scientia Advisors’ new knowledge network, now 10 thousand strong, is accepting new member/experts and clients for life science consultation, surveys, and opinions.