Rivanna Medical is a Virginia-based developer of ultrasound imaging technologies. Accuro, the company’s first product, is a “stud finder for the spine” for more accurate needle placement during spinal and epidural procedures. In Episode #29, Andy Rogers of Key Tech talks with Rivanna’s Chairman, CEO, and...
Uterine cancer rates in the United States are rising. Yet uterine exams rely on expensive, difficult, and painful procedures developed decades ago. North Carolina-based Luminelle has developed an office-based alternative that could revolutionize women’s health. In Episode #28 of the MedTech Speed to Data podcast, Andy...
Navigating startups from concept to market is a formidable challenge. Early-stage investors make a difference by guiding MedTech innovators to startup success. The Key Tech team recently met with Dr. Deborah Hemingway, Managing Partner at investment firm Ecphora Capital. Dr. Hemingway shared her perspective on Maryland’s...
As terrible as it was, the COVID-19 pandemic spurred many medical innovations, including accessible over-the-counter (OTC) diagnostic tests. In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the National Institutes of Health’s Rapid Acceleration of Diagnostics (RADx) program awarded funds to fast-track these innovative tests through the development pipeline...
Healthcare’s Contribution to the Climate Crisis As global populations increase and demands on healthcare rise, the urgency to address environmental sustainability becomes all the more critical. It is reported that hospitals produce more than 5 million tons of waste each year, 25% of which is estimated...
Sometimes, it takes direct experience to understand the value of innovation. Born out of personal crisis, Luminoah is developing a solution to enteral nutrition, or tube feeding, that will dramatically improve patient quality of life. In Episode #27 of the MedTech Speed to Data podcast, Key...
Every summer, Key Tech welcomes a select group of talented rising seniors and master's candidates to join us for summer internships. This year, our intern cohort consisted of individuals from diverse engineering disciplines, all hailing from some of the most prestigious programs on the East...
Many conditions can elevate or depress the intracranial pressure (ICP) of fluid pushing on the brain, potentially seriously impacting patient health. However, the only ways to measure ICP require specialized invasive techniques that are too risky for most patients. In Episode #26 of the MedTech Speed to...
We recently said goodbye to our spring intern class. One of the best parts of our well-established internship program is seeing students launch careers from the experience they gained at Key Tech. We will miss all of our spring interns; wish them the best of...
Read our latest article in the May issue of ONdrugDelivery by Key Tech Senior Mechanical Engineer Thomas James. Thomas highlights the importance of early user engagement, as well as continuous refinement of information and workflow design, for the efficient development of drug-device combination products for...