Mayo Clinic

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Fall 2024

Development of the Pocket Doppler for AI Cloud Connectivity
Peripheral artery disease (PAD) is the buildup of plaque in a patient’s peripheral arteries, most common in the legs and feet. PAD currently affects about 10 million Americans and is an underserved disease as there is no outstanding treatment. Early detection is the best treatment for PAD as it enables patients to make healthy lifestyle…

AIS Brace Improvement
Adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) affects 2-4% of children aged 10-18 globally, with untreated moderate to severe cases potentially leading to significant health complications. Bracing is a non-invasive method to prevent curve progression, but patient compliance remains low, often averaging just 33-77% of the recommended wear time. Discomfort, movement restrictions, appearance concerns, and psychosocial factors primarily…

Asthma Inhaler
The PulmonUs team is designing a refillable multi use dry powder inhaler that is biodegradable and also easier to use for patients across all ages. The current aerosol inhalers that are available on the market utilize hydrofluoroalkanes (HFAs) to deliver asthma medication to patients. Recent emerging studies have shown that the HFAs in a single…

Wearable Technology for Vascular Health
The ExecuWear Biometric Sleeve is a wearable device designed to address the health challenges of high-performing professionals and executives who spend extended periods in sedentary, high-stress environments, increasing their risk of cardiovascular complications. This device focuses on continuous monitoring of biometric data, including blood pressure, heart rate, and sedentary time, to provide real-time health insights….

Larnyx Tissue Engineering
Idiopathic subglottic stenosis (iSGS) is a chronic inflammatory condition characterized by abnormal wound healing around the subglottis and tracheal region. Excessive fibrosis causes ECM deposition in the area, leading to tissue stiffness and narrowing of the passage. There is no permanent solution and current treatment solutions are surgically removing the scar tissue with topical medication;…
Spring 2025

Development of the Pocket Doppler for AI Cloud Connectivity
Peripheral artery disease (PAD) is the buildup of plaque in a patient’s peripheral arteries namely the legs and feet. PAD currently affects more than 10 million Americans and is an underserved disease as most patients are asymptomatic and there is no outstanding cure. The best available treatment for PAD is to detect it early, as…

AIS Brace Improvement
Adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) affects about 2–4% of kids between 10 and 18. If not treated early, it can lead to serious health problems. Bracing is a common way to stop the curve from getting worse, but many kids don’t wear their brace as much as they should. It’s usually because it’s uncomfortable, hard to…

Asthma Inhaler
The PulmonUs team designed ReLung, a refillable dry powder inhaler that is biodegradable and also easier to use for patients. Current aerosol inhalers that are available on the market utilize hydrofluoroalkanes (HFAs) to deliver asthma medication to patients. Recent emerging studies have shown that the HFAs in a single asthma inhaler emits as much carbon…

Wearable Technology for Vascular Health
The ExecuWear Biometric Sleeve is a wearable device designed to address the health challenges of high-performing professionals and executives who spend extended periods in sedentary, high-stress environments, increasing their risk of cardiovascular complications. This device focuses on continuous monitoring of biometric data, specifically blood pressure as well asheart rate and sedentary time, to provide real-time…

Larnyx Tissue Engineering
Idiopathic subglottic stenosis (iSGS) is a chronic inflammatory condition characterized by abnormal wound healing around the subglottis and tracheal region. Excessive fibrosis causes ECM deposition in the area, leading to tissue stiffness and narrowing of the passage. There is no permanent solution, and current treatment solutions involve surgically removing the scar tissue with topical medication;…

Modular Optical System that Acts as an Adapter for Smart Devices
This project aims to develop a low-cost, smartphone-adaptable ophthalmic imaging device that can be used to improve access and quality of eye care, particularly in emergency departments (i.e., triage contexts) and resource-limited settings (e.g., remote and/or rural clinics). Current tabletop ophthalmic imaging tools can be expensive and bulky, and thus not widely or easily available…

Developing an Automated, Continuous Counting Inventory Module for Medication Management and Drug Diversion Prevention
PharmAccount is developing an innovative module that integrates continuous medication counting into medication management systems like the BD Pyxis™ MedStation to address inefficiencies and vulnerabilities in hospital medication management. Hospitals face challenges in maintaining accurate medication inventory, preventing drug diversion, and reducing administrative burdens on nursing staff. The reliance on manual blind counts is time-consuming,…