An Imperial College London student group led by Joon Faii Ong recently expressed hope that its groundbreaking tremor-reducing wearable device, called the GyroGlove, will enhance the quality of life of millions of people with Parkinson’s disease across the globe. The student team already won £10,000 from the F Factor, a startup competition award that the Founders Forum… Read more »
Dr. Joon Faii Ong and his United Kingdom medical device firm, GyroGear, recently secured €1.85 million in funding via the Horizon 2020 program, thanks in part to the efforts of Cresco Innovation. This Horizon 2020 Instrument Phase 2 grant funding will be used to support research and development for GyroGear’s flagship medical device: a wearable tremor-reducing device… Read more »
Dr. Joon Faii Ong and his United Kingdom-based medical device firm, GyroGear, recently secured funding totaling $4.3 million (about £3.1 million) during the first phase of its angel funding round. Electronics maker Foxconn Technology Group, which invested £1 million in the company, led the funding round. The funding will be used to help the company to develop… Read more »
When it is time to consider care options for an elderly loved one, most families look to options that are customizable to meet their loved one’s needs. While assisted living facilities can offer some levels of customized care for seniors, staying at home and aging in place is becoming the most popular option for seniors… Read more »
Academic Med, a leading executive search and physician recruitment firm, today announced the appointment of William Zimmer as Vice President, Client Services. In this important role, “Billy” will be responsible for driving new business, managing key accounts and providing strategic direction at an exciting time in the company’s history. “A seasoned health care executive with… Read more »
