University of Calgary - Biomedical Engineering

𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗠𝗲𝗱: 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗧𝘄𝗼 𝗗𝗼𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗜𝘁 𝗔𝗹𝗹 💪 First, I want to say a bit about this innovative startup RAD Medical Technologies, founded by Danny Zahynacz who is a University of Calgary alum and a serious innovator to watch out for. Danny is a founder, plumber, cleaner, fixer, runner and just about everything else in his startup. Rad medical technologies develops a clever, simple orthopedic patient positioning solutions that provide a better experience for the OR staff. Having spent almost 2 decades in the industry, Danny is laser focused on building an innovative solution. 𝗕𝗮𝗰𝗸 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘁𝘄𝗼 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 University of Calgary - Biomedical Engineering, 𝘄𝗵𝗼 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗗𝗮𝗻𝗻𝘆 𝗶𝗻 𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗺𝗶𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻. ⭐ Samuel St. James Sam excels at SolidWorks design, always taking the time to perfect his drawings and proactively catching any errors 🖥️. His meticulous attention to detail and focus ensure that every project is executed flawlessly. Here’s what makes Sam stand out: 🍥 Skilled in SolidWorks design, producing flawless drawings. ⚠️ Meticulous attention to detail, ensuring precision in all projects. ☑️ Highly organized, managing tasks with efficiency and focus. 👌Consistently delivers high-quality work with a positive attitude. Sam’s focus, precision, and positive attitude make him a reliable and valuable team member! ⭐ Gemma Hale Boyes Gemma is a natural problem solver who always finds ways to figure things out and execute tasks efficiently 🔧. A true leader, she takes initiative and excels at guiding teams to success. Fun fact - Gemma has an infectious humor. Here’s what makes Gemma stand out: 💡 Strong problem-solving skills, always finding solutions. 🙋Takes initiative and leads teams with confidence and enthusiasm. 💬 Continuously learns and seeks feedback to improve. 🛠️ Hands-on approach, inspiring those around her to do their best. Gemma’s problem-solving, leadership, and positive attitude make her a standout team member and future leader! Thank you Danny for hiring, inspiring and guiding our students from Schulich School of Engineering, University of Calgary. 🙏

Fluid Biomed Inc. Raises $27 Million USD in Oversubscribed Series A Financing to Advance World’s First Bioabsorbable Polymer-Based Stent To Treat Brain Aneurysms The company is thrilled to announce the successful close of an oversubscribed $27M USD Series A financing, co-led by Amplitude Ventures and an undisclosed major strategic investor. Funding will be used to advance our ReSolv™ stent, the world’s first bioabsorbable polymer-based stent to treat brain aneurysms, into additional human clinical trials. Fluid Biomed also thanks the many institutional and private investors who helped us reach this milestone, including IAG Capital Partners, LifeArc Ventures, ShangBay Capital, METIS Innovative, Accelerate Fund III managed by Yaletown Partners, Wharton Alumni Angels, Threshold Impact, Thin Air Labs, One Six 8 Ventures, HaloHealth, Bluesky Equities, UCeed Neuro Fund from the University of Calgary UCeed Investment Funds, and Adara Venture Capital. Please read the full press release here: https://bwnews.pr/4fjnycS Note that the ReSolv™ stent is an investigational medical device and not available for routine clinical use or sale.

#UCalgary's UCeed marks four years of driving prosperity with investments in 62 companies, including Calgary-based NovusTX Devices, a company creating groundbreaking brain mapping tech https://bit.ly/4fO6NaM Cumming School of Medicine UCalgary

💡 The future of med tech is bright 💡 📢 Today I had the pleasure of judging 14 5-min pitches showcasing medical device concepts developed by 3rd year undergraduate engineering students in the UCalgary BME Student Innovations in Health class. 💓 3 things I LOVED 💓 🪝 Powerful hooks. The students mastered the user stories. I was emotionally engaged within seconds.  ⚖️ Balanced pitches. Students nailed the regulatory, reimbursement, and business components. They resisted the urge to make the content 90% technical, despite having an engineering background.   🖼️ Awesome aesthetics. The teams delivered creative logos, sleek decks, and captivating 1-pagers. I know this takes time, but all that effort makes a huge impact towards engaging your audience. 🤔 3 observations 🤔 🤳 Not everything needs an app. Who is the target demographic? Are they technologically literate and/or willing to engage with technology? 🏥 Context is everything. Is the device intended to REPLACE an existing solution, or ADD something net new to the standard of care. Be explicit.  🙊 Say less. Punchy, succinct answers demonstrate confidence. Leave space for the audience to get curious and ask more!  🙏 Thanks Elena Di Martino and University of Calgary - Biomedical Engineering for the invitation, it was an inspiring morning. Shout out to judge Sylvia Wang, MBA for her savvy business questions. I know I'll be seeing some folks from that room on Shark Tank one day. 😆

As things slow down a bit, I've taken some time to reflect on my experiences at the Alberta Biomedical Engineering Conference. Looking back at my first attendance in 2021 at the 22nd AB BME Conference, which was held under hybrid conditions, I remember the unique challenges we faced and the distinct ways we adapted to connect and share knowledge both virtually and in person. During this conference, I had the privilege of presenting my summer research from Dr. Richard Frayne's lab, under the supervision of Dr. Wallace Loos. Not being very active on LinkedIn at that time, I missed the chance to share how remarkable it was to reflect on my summer research and express my passion for the work I completed, as well as to acknowledge the immense support I received from the incredible team in the Vascular Imaging Lab. Fast forward to October this year, I had the wonderful opportunity to attend the 25th AB BME Conference, now fully in person. This shift brought a fresh element to the conference experience, creating new memories that complemented those from my first attendance in 2021. This year, we explored interdisciplinary applications, showcasing how fields like kinesiology and various engineering disciplines converge within biomedical engineering innovations. Attending this time as an attendee, rather than a presenter, alleviated the nerves I felt during my first experience. Engaging with students from undergraduate to PhD was enlightening, helping me appreciate the vast field of knowledge and reminding me that learning truly never ends. I'm grateful for these experiences and I thank the Biomedical Engineering Students' Society for the funded opportunity to attend. #ABBME #BiomedicalEngineering #EngineeringConferences #UCalgary