1776 will lose cofounder as leadership departures at incubators, accelerators continue
The incubator 1776 has invested in several health IT startups.
From orthopedics to MS, Ananda Devices wants to harness the potential of organ-on-a-chip
Ananda Devices CEO talks about plans for expanding its organ-on-a-chip tech from researching spinal cord injuries to neurological diseases such as multiple sclerosis.
With the Rise of AI, What IP Disputes in Healthcare Are Likely to Emerge?
Munck Wilson Mandala Partner Greg Howison shared his perspective on some of the legal ramifications around AI, IP, connected devices and the data they generate, in response to emailed questions.
Entrepreneurs think image analysis to detect plaque could revolutionize dentist visits
Can a mobile health app to automatically detect plaque and inflamed gums create better dental patients?
At 1776, a global journey in digital health and diagnostics
Many of the digital health companies in the Challenge Cup competition are attempting to solve healthcare challenges in developing markets.
MedStar Health adds Health for America fellowship, 1776 partnership
MedStar Health has integrated Health For America fellowship into its Institute for Innovation as well as partnered with startup incubator 1776. The Institute began mentoring the fellows last Fall. Madhura Bhat and Dr. Kapil Parakh co-founded Health for America fellowship program in 2012 as a standalone nonprofit organization, but the MedStar Institute for Innovation dates back to […]
1776 incubator goes West Coast with Hattery aquisition
1776, a Washington, D.C.-based incubator centered on early stage companies across areas like healthcare, education, environment and transportation, has inked a deal to acquire the San Francisco incubator Hattery to add a West Coast presence. It’s the second acquisition for the incubator in less than one month. Hattery has the distinction of being the most […]
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A Personalized Approach to Medication Nonadherence
At the Abarca Forward conference earlier this year, George Van Antwerp, managing director at Deloitte, discussed how social determinants of health and a personalized member experience can improve medication adherence and health outcomes.
Cardiology association in search of “innovative startups” partners with 1776 incubator
The 1776 incubator, which is interested in helping startups break down geographic barriers and collaborating with other incubators and accelerators has announced a partnership with a major physician association — the American College of Cardiology, according to a company statement. The cardiology association will play a role not only in the incubator’s Challenge Cup, but […]
1776 Challenge Cup to find best healthcare, technology startups kicks off next month
A competition by Washington, D.C.-based incubator 1776 in a global search for the finest startup has set down the groundwork for its annual Challenge Cup in search of technology and healthcare startups. It is working with incubators in 16 cities around the world to identify early-stage companies across education, energy health and environment in a […]