Narratives of Purpose
Claire Murigande
Recent Episodes
Diagnosis of Women's Pelvic Conditions Revolutionised
In the fifth and final episode of Narratives of Purpose's special series on Advancing Women's Health, host Claire Murigande speaks with Élise Mekkaoui, founder and CPO of Matricis.ai.
Élise discusses the challenges in diagnosing female pelvic pathologies, such as endometriosis, and how Matricis is employing machine learning to improve diagnosis by assisting radiologists with MRI image analysis. Therefore reducing medical errancy time.
Élise also touches on the importance of bringing awareness to women's health, urging investors to invest in innovative startups that account for gender differences.
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- More about Matricis at this website
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This special series on Advancing Women's Health with Female Founders is supported by TechFace, Lean In Switzerland, and Ladies Drive.
CHAPTERS:
00:00 Episode Introduction
00:39 The Importance of Gender in Personalised Medicine
01:44 Introducing the Host and the Podcast
02:25 The Purpose of Matricis.ai
04:06 AI's Role in Advancing Female Pelvic Pathologies' Diagnosis
08:32 Challenges and Collaborations in Data Collection
10:57 The Gender Gap in AI and Women's Health Innovation
12:47 The Future of Women-Led Innovation in the Age of AI
16:25 Closing Remarks and Further Resources for Exploration
Supporting Women's Health in the Workplace
In the fourth episode of Narratives of Purpose's special series on Advancing Women's Health, host Claire Murigande delves into the challenges of addressing women's health within the corporate environment with guest Fatoumata Ly, the co-founder of Ninti.
Fatoumata shares her personal journey and the inception of Ninti, a digital platform aimed at helping employers create supportive work environments for reproductive mental health.
The conversation also touches on the broader implications of women's health in the workplace, emphasising the importance of community, awareness, and scaling solutions to meet widespread needs.
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References for content mentioned in this episode:
RELEVANT LINKS:
- More about Ninti at this website
- Follow Ninti: LinkedIn | Instagram
- Connect with our guest, Fatoumata Ly: LINKEDIN
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This special series on Advancing Women's Health with Female Founders is supported by TechFace, Lean In Switzerland, and Ladies Drive.
CHAPTERS:
00:00 Episode Introduction
0039 Revolutionising Reproductive Mental Health
01:38 Introducing the Host and the Podcast
02:26 Fatoumata's Journey to Founding Ninti
04:12 Ninti's Mental Health Care Pathway
07:18 Ninti's B2B2C Model: Partnering with Employers for Change
08:49 Scaling Ninti's Impact
11:16 The AI for Life Summit: A Platform for Change
13:24 The Future of Women's Health and Innovation
16:07 Closing Remarks and Further Resources
AI Technology Democratising Access to Clinical Trials
In the third episode of Narratives of Purpose's special series on Advancing Women's Health, host Claire Murigande explores the intersection of AI and women's health with Danielle Ralic, CEO and founder of Ancora.ai.
Ancora, an AI-powered clinical trial matching platform, aims to democratise access to trials and accelerate research.
Danielle and Claire discuss the healthcare system's shortcomings in serving women, particularly in clinical trials. The conversation also touches on the broader implications of gender inclusivity in AI and the startup ecosystem, emphasising the need for more support for women-led ventures in healthcare innovation.
Be sure to visit our podcast website for the full episode transcript.
References for content mentioned in this episode:
RELEVANT LINKS:
- More about Ancora at this website
- Follow Ancora: LinkedIn | YouTube | Instagram | Facebook
- Connect with our guest, Danielle Ralic: LINKEDIN
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This special series on Advancing Women's Health with Female Founders is supported by TechFace, Lean In Switzerland, and Ladies Drive.
CHAPTERS:
00:00 Episode Introduction
00:42 The Critical Role of Women in Clinical Trials
01:32 Introducing the Host and the Podcast
02:26 The Genesis of Ancora.ai
04:16 The Power of AI in Democratising Clinical Trials
06:23 Ancora's Dual Approach for Patients and Physicians
07:55 The Impact and Evolution of Ancora
11:08 Advocating for Women's Health and Inclusion in AI
13:23 The Future of Women in Tech and Healthcare Innovation
14:49 Closing Remarks and Resources for Further Exploration
Twenty-First Century Treatments for Women's Health
In the second episode of Narratives of Purpose's special series on Advancing Women's Health, host Claire Murigande speaks with Alia Rahman, the Co-founder and CEO of Amplexd Therapeutics.
Alia shares her personal journey with dysplasia, how it motivated her to establish Amplexd, and the company's mission of developing treatments to improve patient experience and accessibility for HPV-induced cervical dysplasia.
Alia raises awareness of the healthcare system's failings towards women's health, particularly in the treatments of cervical precancer. She highlights the focus on unique treatment strategies, such as non-invasive and low-cost options.
Be sure to visit our podcast website for the full episode transcript.
References for content mentioned in this episode:
- CIN classifications summary by the Cleveland Clinic
- "ASC-US" term explanation
- Gender bias in medicine article
- Gender funding gap data by UBS
RELEVANT LINKS:
- More about Amplexd Therapeutics at this website
- Follow Amplexd: LinkedIn
- Connect with our guest, Alia Rahman: LINKEDIN
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This special series on Advancing Women's Health with Female Founders is supported by TechFace, Lean In Switzerland, and Ladies Drive.
CHAPTERS:
0:00 Episode Introduction
00:40 Introducing Amplexd Therapeutics
01:54 Introducing the Host and the Podcast
02:45 Alia's Journey with Amplexd
06:23 Understanding Cervical Intraepithelial Neoplasia
08:01 Alia's Personal Experience and the Origin of Amplexd
12:37 Amplexd's Mission
13:22 The Role of AI and Technology in Healthcare
15:59 The Future of Women-led Innovation in Healthcare
19:09 The Importance of Funding Women-led Startups
20:25 Closing Remarks and Further Resources
Advocacy and Patient-led Innovation in Women's Health
In this first episode of Narratives of Purpose's special series on Advancing Women's Health, host Claire Murigande speaks with Sasha Ottey, the Executive Director of the PCOS Challenge.
Sasha shares her personal journey of being diagnosed with Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) and how her experiences led her to establish a leading non-profit organisation that supports and advocates for those affected by PCOS globally.
Sasha emphasises the importance of patient involvement in creating medical solutions and innovations, as well as the need for increased funding towards research.
Be sure to visit our podcast website for the full episode transcript.
References for content mentioned in this episode:
RELEVANT LINKS:
- More about PCOS Challenge at this website
- Follow PCOS Challenge: LinkedIn | YouTube | Instagram | Facebook
- Connect with our guest, Sasha Ottey: LINKEDIN
Follow our host: WEBSITE | LINKEDIN
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This special series on Advancing Women's Health with Female Founders is supported by TechFace, Lean In Switzerland, and Ladies Drive.
CHAPTERS:
00:00 Episode Introduction
00:40 The Importance of Women's Health Advocacy
01:30 Introducing the Host and the Podcast
02:37 Sasha's Personal Journey with PCOS
05:17 The Global Reach of PCOS Challenge
07:51 The Importance of Patient-Led Research
12:52 The Future of Women-Led Innovation
16:51 The State of Women's Health within the Healthcare System
18:04 Closing Remarks and Further Resources