Aortic stenosis is a life-threatening condition in which the aortic valve becomes severely narrowed. With an aging population, the number of patients is expected to increase dramatically worldwide in the coming years. Although valve replacement has become widely adopted, many patients are either too frail to tolerate the procedure or lack access to specialized treatment centers. As a result, a significant treatment gap still remains. DIVE, the device we are developing, synchronizes balloon expansion with the heartbeat to gently open the narrowed aortic valve. Its key advantage is the minimal physical burden on the patient. Through this technology, we aim to provide a safe and accessible treatment option — and ultimately save as many lives as possible.
A startup from Tokushima University providing genome-editing-based precision breeding services for agriculture and livestock, as well as contract testing for researchers. It accelerates industrial breeding and contributes to solving challenges through the power of biology.
Integrated BioFoundry DBTL: BioFoundry (ultrahigh-speed microbial breeding) DBTL: Elementary technology utilization Scale-up process development In-house product development Intestinal microbiome model
A startup from UCF’s School of Medicine applying exosome technology to regenerative medicine, drug delivery, non-invasive diagnostics, and medical device development. It aims to improve quality of life through innovative healthcare solutions for intractable diseases.
Development of small-molecule therapeutics targeting RNA.
