Bioptimus, an AI foundation model company, has announced that it has reached a significant funding milestone of 76 million USD. This total includes a 41 million USD cash injection, led by Cathay Innovation with participation from prominent investors, including Sofinnova Partners, Bpifrance through i
The redevelopment of Leeds’ historic Old Medical School into a cutting-edge Health Tech Innovation Hub will cement Leeds as a leading centre for researchers, businesses and clinicians to accelerate the next generation of medical breakthroughs, according to a senior NHS leader. Professor Phil Wood, C
Invest Northern Ireland has become the latest official sponsor of the ABHI US Accelerator, a move set to boost the country’s HealthTech sector by supporting companies looking to expand into the US market. The partnership will also play a key role in attracting life sciences investment back to Northe
Median Technologies, manufacturer of eyonis, a suite of artificial intelligence (AI) powered Software as a Medical Device (SaMD) for early cancer diagnosis, and a globally leading provider of AI-based image analyses and central imaging services for oncology drug developers, has announced the final r
SHL Medical, a global leader in the design, development, andmanufacturing of advanced autoinjector solutions, has officiallyinaugurated its new state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in NorthCharleston, South Carolina. This strategic expansion marks a significant milestone in the Swiss-based compan
New medical device becomes the first non-spirometry-based AI diagnostic tool for COPD to receive clearance under EU Medical Device Regulations A breakthrough in respiratory diagnostics is set to transform the way serious lung conditions, such as Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), are det
Abbott has announced it has received CE Mark in Europe for the Volt Pulsed Field Ablation (PFA) System to treat patients battling atrial fibrillation (AFib). With the earlier-than-expected CE Mark, Abbott has begun commercial PFA cases in the EU with physicians who have already gained experience wit
VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland has opened a new pilot line environment for medical devices in Oulu, Finland. The aim of the facility is to accelerate the market entry of patient-friendly innovations. This unique-to-Europe pilot environment enables fluent R&D&I processes offering novel tech
Dallas-based MedCAD has announced the 510(k) clearance of its AccuStride Foot and Ankle System, making these patient-specific precision devices available to surgeons. The unique design of these devices, coupled with the company’s proprietary software, will enable foot and ankle surgeons to correct m
Sports injury specialists are set to gather in Edinburgh to discuss the most pressing topics in sports medicine, including ACL injury prevention, and managing osteoarthritis in athletes. The International Edinburgh Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine Conference, taking place 31 March – 1 April, is bei
Experts at the University of Birmingham and Imperial College London have launched a project aimed at revolutionising medical device engineering by incorporating a fourth dimension—time— into design to achieve new functionality. The 4D Health Tech initiative addresses a critical gap in medical devic
Johnson & Johnson has announced manufacturing, research and development, and technology investments of more than 55 billion USD in the United States over the next four years. This represents a 25% increase in investment compared to the previous four years and builds upon the Company’s already elevat
