Whakaturanga | Innovation Showcase
Companies
Periomedic’s mission is to reduce the prevalence of gumdisease worldwide by arming dentists, general practitioners and community health workers with an easy-to-use ultrasound device for disease screening and characterisation. Periomedic has made several breakthroughs in ultrasound transducer technology and plans to utilize their proprietary technology for other healthcare solutions. Periomedic is a start-up from the University of Otago.
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ISpyNits offers an innovative solution for head lice detection and treatment with the world’s first Glo-Powder, making lice eggs glow in the dark. Enjoyable for kids and effective for parents, ISpyNits turns a dreaded task into something educational and fun!
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Medsalv is Changing Healthcare For Good, taking used single-use medical devices and giving them another use through its world leading remanufacturing process, Medsalv is the top scoring BCorp for Medical Devices Globally, and a registered Social Enterprise.
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Cannulight Technology Limited is a New Zealand medical device company, founded by Dr James Stone, the inventor of the Cannulight device, an aid to Peripheral Intravenous Cannulation (PIVC). The company’s vision is that Cannulights will become the indispensable aid to every (PIVC) insertion, resulting in improved patient and linician outcomes and experiences.
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Research Groups
Precision Imaging for Lymphoedema
The Cancer Imaging Group at ABI is developing novel imaging technology and processing tools to improve clinical assessment of lymphoedema. This incurable condition, characterised by chronic swelling in body regions, commonly occurs as a side effect of cancer treatment. The new technology aims to enhance diagnostic accuracy and patient monitoring.
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Healthcare application and information resource for tāngata whaiora with Parkinson’s
Parkinson's Disease is the fastest-growing chronic neurological disorder, affecting 13.2 million people globally and imposing significant financial burdens on families and healthcare systems. This project aims to develop a web-based app for people with Parkinson's Disease and caregivers, offering targeted information and symptom tracking to empower and improve health outcomes
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Virtual Reality in Bariatric Education: Advancing Clinical Decision-Making and Weight-Inclusive Care
Dr Caz Hales and her team are developing a Virtual Reality (VR) bariatric education platform to support clinical decision-making regarding patient size, equipment, weight-bias, and empathy. The aim is to support the creation of accessible weight-inclusive care environments through obesity care education that reduces patient and staff harm.
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Innovating Pregnancy Sleep Apnoea Care
Researchers from the Universities of Canterbury and Auckland are collaborating to revolutionize sleep apnoea treatment, particularly for pregnant women who often lack adequate care. The team is developing smart pressure therapy systems and diagnostic tools to enable earlier intervention and more effective treatment during pregnancy.
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