Startups seeking to advance research and bring their innovations to market have opportunities to compete for federal funds and access support from participating agencies. Jon Zurn, from the Strategic Funding Office for Research at Mayo Clinic, explains funding options, how the non-dilutive granting process works, and available resources.
Lead poisoning can lead to lifelong cognitive and cardiovascular problems. Exposure to lead imposes massive costs on individuals — and on national economies. Dr. Coulter describes transitioning from practicing clinical medicine to founding a startup organization focused on reducing the human cost of lead poisoning.
What advances in the microbiome industry are likely to benefit the future of patient care? Experts from the Mayo Clinic Center for Individualized Medicine and Mayo Clinic Ventures shared with the Exchange community in a recent panel discussion why they’re excited about this area in terms of healthcare innovation.
Mayo Clinic has academic medical centers in medical device hubs in Minnesota and Florida, and gastroenterology is a focal area in its practice. These assets have contributed to endoscopic innovation. Drs. Elizabeth Rajan and Vivek Kumbhari, are among the faculty leaders developing cutting-edge gastrointestinal endoscopic techniques.
Public and environmental health remain inextricably linked: in recent decades, Mayo Clinic has intensified its work to conserve resources. In recognition of World Environment Day, leaders on Mayo’s Green Committee and in Mayo’s Office of Sustainability highlight some of the initiatives.
Mayo Clinic is a physician-led organization — operational administrators work in partnership dyads with leaders from Mayo’s consulting staff to fulfill its mission. Dr. Yemi Sokumbi discusses the role of medical leadership in the Department of Business Development, and in bringing new healthcare technologies to patients.
Homicide is a first-order public health problem in the U.S. Dr. Jens Ludwig shares developments in behavioral science to understand underlying causes of gun violence, and the impact of training in mindfulness on reducing violent crimes.
As a leading voice in public health, health equity challenges, and cross-border dynamics in medicine, President Elizabeth Bradley has brought deep expertise to Vassar College’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
UNICEF is uniquely positioned to support the global COVID-19 response — which extends beyond rolling out vaccines. UNICEF’s Kidus Asfaw and Dr. Abou Kampo discuss leveraging partnerships and a vast supply chain to tackle the overlooked challenges of the pandemic.
Rita Khan, chief digital officer of Mayo Clinic, discusses the digital evolution that Mayo Clinic is embarking on as part of its 2030 strategy to cure, connect, and transform healthcare, and how the pandemic has accelerated its efforts.