New concepts from Aalto Health Factory

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1 New concepts from Aalto Health Factory Raimo Sepponen, Professor Electronics Department Matti Linnavuo, Lab. mgr Health Factory

2 What is Health Factory True Health Impact through Applied Research and Networking

3 ARE YOU SOLVING THE RIGHT PROBLEM?

4 Health care delivery is broken We cannot disguise the fact that the delivery of health care is broken and is not sustainable in its present form That's because the current system of health care delivery is inherently wasteful and driven more by tradition than by Scientific principles The best hope for breaking this impasse is to incorporate Scientific advances into new models of health care delivery - models that can serve the dual goals of improving outcomes while controlling costs We need more powerful methods to identify individuals at the highest risk for the major chronic diseases - atherosclerosis, heart failure, cancer, diabetes, and neurodegenerative and psychiatric disorder --- That account for the bulk of heath care expenditures Personalized Health Planning SCIENCE Vol. 300, 25 April 2003, p.549

5 and so is the innovation system around it The innovation process from science to business is ineffective Research and high education is not fostering new innovative spin-off companies, nor is it creating enough new opportunities for existing health care players

6 Gaps for health tech development Limited funding, especially at the proof-of concept stage Proven clinical benefits crucial for attracting venture capital Finding partners for piloting often difficult Thus, solutions based on technology push rather than solving specified problems Marke2ng, sales New Product C x M 5 Health Factory fosters well-defined problemdriven innovation projects over the gaps to the point where they can be commercialized TEKES Investors Customer benefit 3 An idea of a new Product or service Basic research Concept/technical demonstra2on Clinical Benefit proof- of- concept 1 Time

7 Health Factory: Bridging the Gap from Research to Innovations Effective collaboration is the key for overcoming even the biggest obstacles! Highly innovative and networked Applied Research is absolutely critical for our society

8 Health Factory in practice 1) Identifying problems worth solving through networking with industry, startups, and health care providers, and insurance industry. 2) Funding new innovative solutions and enabling pilot programs 3) Managing, supporting, mentoring and networking the teams 4) Spinning out new companies 5) Disseminating research results 6) Creating a hub for the health care innovation ecosystem 7) Providing innovation management education for students and industry

9 (1) Innovation projects: Evaluation of idea Case ELE Must: Targeting major health issues (A: Social Impact) M: Non-invasive M: Low costs of research M: Low costs of introduction M: Short implementation perioid M: Potential for new business (A: Social Impact) M: Includes high scientific impact (A: Research) Desirable: Rather to keep people healthy D: Includes service aspect D: Proprietary by some way D: Enables one or more doctoral thesis (A: Education) Beneficial: Compatible with existing Finnish industry B: Potential for home care

10 (3) Innovation projects: Customer Focus A P P L I E D R E S E A R C H SCIENCE IDEA ENGINEERING CONCEPT Market PROOF-OF- CONCEPT ENTERPREUN ERSHIP INNOVATION Business Technology Design Mentoring Group A HF STAFF Mentoring Group B Mentoring Group C HEALTH FACTORY ADVISORY BOARD (1) Initial selection (2) Project development (2) Final selection (3) HF Innovation projects CUSTOMER PROBLEM

11 Framework for current projects We need more powerful methods to identify individuals at the highest risk for the major chronic diseases- atherosclerosis, heart failure, cancer, diabetes, and neurodegenerative and psychiatric disorder That account for the bulk of heath care expenditures Cancer Diabetes Artheroscletrosis Heart Failure Metabolic Syndrome Neurologic disorders Psychiatric disorders

12 Current case project: Visceral fat detector Visceral fat is a major risk factor for metabolic syndrome Fat underneath the skin (visible fat) doesn t reflect the ammount of visceral fat MRI and x-ray tomography technologies too expensive for routine checks Need for an affordable device that can detect people in risk groups Prototype finished at Aalto, preliminary results promising Pilots starting at HUS radiology department to verify the accuracy of the device (comparison with MRI)

13 Current case project: Brain Rehabilitation Space A space for diagnosis and rehabilitation of poststroke cognitive disorders Cognitive skills are analysed by games and tests that require processing simultaneous multimodal stimuli Analyses based on movement and response of the patient during tests More sensitive diagnosis of neglect syndrome, personalized rehabilitation program for faster recovery Pilot started at HYKS The potential for a new startup company is being assessed

14 Example: Brain Rehabilitation Space Problem: Need for new, more sensitive methods for diagnosis of post-stroke neglect syndrome A P P L I E D R E S E A R C H SCIENCE IDEA ENGINEERING CONCEPT PROOF-OF- CONCEPT ENTERPREUN ERSHIP INNOVATION Earlier studies show that neglect is more likely to appear under multimodal stimuli Multimodal rehabilitation space, where tests are conducted and patient s response to stimuli and strategy to pass the tests is documented and used for diagnostics and evaluating the progress of rehabilitation Physical space and software (tests and result analysis). Prototypes of the space built based on earlier technology, Elsi safety floor, commercial lights etc. Software programmed by Aalto students. Installation at HYKS. Customer tests to evaluate the effectiveness of the software and identify futher development needs. Doctoral students in major role. TEKES TUTL-funding for preparation of commercialization and finishing the proof-of-concept study. Building a team for commercialization.

15 Example: Brain Rehabilitation Space IDEA Technology Idea benchmarked with experts from Helsinki University MENTORING EXPERTISE CONCEPT Market Design School of Arts involved in the first prototype design, department of electronics realized the first prototype Markku Kaste, MD, professor, Head of Clinical Stroke Research Group PROOF OF CONCEPT INNOVATION Busi ness After demonstration with TAIK, HYKS committed for piloting, proof of concept Dedicated resourses for pilot study also at HYKS (doctoral student) Team strengthened with business expertise (HEMA institute). Heikki Hurri, MD, Chief physician (Orton) Marja Hietanen, MD, Head, Unit of neuropsychology CUSTOMER PROBLEM Focus on mentoring on business development Vesa Kämäräinen (PhD), CEO of Nordic Healthcare Group ltd.

16 Current case project: Health Chair BLOOD PRESSURE BIO IMPEDANCE WEIGHT HEART RATE/ HR VARIABILITY ECG PULSE OXIMETER Integrates six health monitoring devices into one solution Measurements done in 2 minutes No need to connect sensors or wires, data stored automatically. Time savings, quality of care, systemic health monitoring Proof of concept pilots starting in 4 care homes, Multidisciplinary team planning a startup company.

17 Success stories: Distraction- Osteogenesis Device An Implantable leg lengthening device based on smart materials Lengtherning controlled wirelessly by magnetinc fields Development partner, Orton Invalid Foundation Elongation controlled at home, low risk of infections A startup called Synoste Ltd is being established The company is currently preparing for clinical trials.

18 Success Stories: Elsi Safety Floor An underfloor motion tracking system Developed to detect fall cases in care homes New features during piloting; personal alarms; wc time, leaving the bed, exiting room From fall detection to proactive care making sure assistance is always where it is needed A startup founded in 2005, exit in Elsi has become one of most effective safety systems in care homes in Finland, Currently owned by Marimils Oy, over 1000 rooms covered

19 Success Stories: Beddit Sleep Original idea, vitals monitoring in hospital beds Finsor Ltd. founded in 2006 Venture Cup winner in 2007 Development process turned the solution into a wellness service, Beddit ltd. Smart sensor and online service for sleep quality analysis Detecting lifestyle issues that affect sleep quality Applications also for sports, elderly care

20 Sensing Opportunities for Diagnostics in Healthcare and Wellbeing -seminar Joint seminar of VTT and Aalto promoting Health Factory concept Over 110 participants, industry strongly present

21 Health Forum lecture series Studia generalia lecture series organised by Health Factory. Average number of participants between