Building Life-Saving Medical Technology

OCT 6, 202523 MIN
Women In STEM Podcast

Building Life-Saving Medical Technology

OCT 6, 202523 MIN

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<p>What happens when brilliant women in STEM set out to solve one of medicine's most urgent challenges? You get groundbreaking innovation that's literally saving lives around the world.</p><p>Host <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/kelly-ann-shungu/"><strong>Kelly Shungu</strong></a> welcomes two powerhouse leaders from Front Line Medical Technologies: Dr Asha Parekh, Co-Founder and CEO, and Seema Gogna, Director of Products. Together, they've created the revolutionary COBRA-OS® device—a game-changing tool that stops bleeding in emergencies, from trauma centres to military medicine to postpartum care.</p><p>In this inspiring conversation, we explore how biomedical engineering translates into real-world solutions, the challenges of scaling life-saving technology globally, and what it takes to lead with purpose in male-dominated industries. Asha and Seema share their journeys from STEM backgrounds to executive leadership, revealing how representation and equity drive their mission to make healthcare innovation accessible to all.</p><p>Whether you're curious about medical technology, considering entrepreneurship, or wondering how STEM careers can create meaningful impact, this episode shows exactly how science and engineering can change—and save—lives.</p><p><strong>Follow the Women in STEM Podcast:</strong></p><ul><li>Host LinkedIn: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/kelly-ann-shungu/">https://www.linkedin.com/in/kelly-ann-shungu/</a></li><li>Podcast LinkedIn: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/women-in-stem-podcast/">https://www.linkedin.com/company/women-in-stem-podcast/</a></li><li>All Links: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://linktr.ee/womeninstem_podcast">https://linktr.ee/womeninstem_podcast</a></li><li>Instagram: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/womeninstem_podcast/">https://www.instagram.com/womeninstem_podcast/</a></li></ul><p><strong>Connect with Front Line Medical Technologies:</strong></p><ul><li>LinkedIn: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/front-line-medical-technologies-inc/posts/?feedView=all">https://www.linkedin.com/company/front-line-medical-technologies-inc/posts/?feedView=all</a></li><li>Twitter: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://x.com/FrontLineCOBRA">https://x.com/FrontLineCOBRA</a></li><li>Facebook: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.facebook.com/frontlinecobra">https://www.facebook.com/frontlinecobra</a></li><li>YouTube: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBzYfdWDDRn12tUyKQ_bz-w">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBzYfdWDDRn12tUyKQ_bz-w</a></li><li>Instagram: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/FrontLineCOBRA/">https://www.instagram.com/FrontLineCOBRA/</a></li></ul>