ORLANDO,
Fla., June 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the
American Diabetes Association ® (ADA) announced the winners of its
Innovation Challenge competition. Innovators showcased novel ideas
for diabetes care before a panel of potential funders and an
audience of professionals in the field, with the goal of furthering
transformative solutions for people living with diabetes, their
families, and caregivers. Five finalists pitched ideas from the
main stage at the ADA's 84th Scientific Sessions and three winners
were chosen— Diatech Diabetes, Spotlight Communications, and Symbio
Cell Tech.
The competition comes amidst a diabetes epidemic affecting over
38 million Americans. Increased efforts to bend the curve of
diabetes, coupled with advancements in technology and scientific
understanding have created a growing market for diabetes
startups.
"The potentially game-changing ideas presented by these
innovators bring the ADA's vision of a life free of diabetes and
all its burdens closer to reality. We're proud to support emerging
advancements in diabetes research and care," said Robert Gabbay, chief scientific and medical
officer of the ADA. "Our congratulations to the winners, with
appreciation for their hard work and excitement for what's to
come."
This year's winners and finalists included:
Winner: Diatech Diabetes – A software platform to improve
infusion failure detection in insulin pump and automated insulin
deliver (AID) systems. The mobile app integrates with insulin pumps
allowing people with diabetes to monitor their infusions and avoid
hyperglycemia.
Winner: Spotlight Communications – A clinical tool to
address patient-identified priority concerns and immediately map
resources to meet unmet physical, mental and social wellbeing
needs.
Winner: Symbio Cell Tech – A biotherapy for patients with
type 1 diabetes that does not require encapsulation devices or
antirejection drugs.
Finalist: Spect – A smartphone-enabled telemedicine
platform for eye screening that trains medical assistants and
returns a diagnostic report in minutes.
Finalist: Valendo Health – Delivery of a program to
address the shortage of endocrinologists, beginning with increasing
clinical capacity and enhancing patient care by delivering
telehealth and remote patient monitoring services.
The application period for next year's Innovation Challenge will
open in January 2025.
About the American Diabetes Association's Scientific
Sessions
The ADA's 84th Scientific Sessions, the
world's largest scientific meeting focused on diabetes research,
prevention, and care, will be held in Orlando, FL on June
21-24. More than 11,000 leading physicians, scientists, and
health care professionals from around the world are expected to
convene both in person and virtually to unveil cutting-edge
research, treatment recommendations, and advances toward a cure for
diabetes. Attendees will receive exclusive access to thousands of
original research presentations and take part in provocative and
engaging exchanges with leading diabetes experts. Join the
Scientific Sessions conversation on social media using
#ADAScientificSessions.
About the American Diabetes Association
The American
Diabetes Association (ADA) is the nation's leading voluntary health
organization fighting to bend the curve on the diabetes epidemic
and help people living with diabetes thrive. For 83 years, the ADA
has driven discovery and research to treat, manage, and prevent
diabetes while working relentlessly for a cure. Through advocacy,
program development, and education we aim to improve the quality of
life for the 136 million Americans living with diabetes or
prediabetes. Diabetes has brought us together. What we do next will
make us Connected for Life®. To learn more or to get involved,
visit us at diabetes.org or call 1-800-DIABETES (1-800-342-2383).
Join the fight with us on Facebook (American Diabetes Association),
Spanish Facebook (Asociación Americana de la Diabetes), LinkedIn
(American Diabetes Association), Twitter (@AmDiabetesAssn), and
Instagram (@AmDiabetesAssn).
Media Contact:
Amy Robinson
arobinson@brgcommunications.com
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