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Cimit

@Cimit

Cimit helps leaders tackle complex health problems by providing the expertise needed to rapidly advance groundbreaking solutions.

 Boston, MA
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Joined January 2009
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A game-changing hep C virus rapid test has received @US_FDA approval for the U.S. market. The test – validated in part by the @NIH RADx Tech program w/ @CDCgov gives results in an hour at the point of care so treatment can start right away. Learn more: fda.gov/news-events/press-an…
FDA Permits Marketing of First Point-of-Care Hepatitis C RNA Test

FDA Permits Marketing of First Point-of-Care Hepatitis C RNA Test

FDA granted marketing authorization to first hepatitis C virus test that can be used to bring diagnosis to appropriately certified point-of-care settings

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Congrats to the #NIH Blueprint MedTech innovators awarded for medical devices intended to diagnose or treat nervous system disorders. Learn about the winning technologies: go.nih.gov/96WFxBb
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Interested in the NIH #FetalMonitoring #HealthTech Challenge? Join us for a webinar Oct 5 to learn more. Register now: poctrn.org/radx-tech-fetal-m…
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NIH has announced $9.6 million in continued support to the NIBIB-established POCTRN for the development of improved healthcare tech at home and the point of care. Find out more about the recipients: go.nih.gov/IOscRlf
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Middle school educators, Oct. 16 is the deadline to submit lesson plans for NIBIB’s Biomedical Engineering Adapted for Middle Schoolers (BEAMS) Challenge. Enter yours here: go.nih.gov/Dy3kTQz
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The @NIH Point of Care Technologies Conference and Showcase, organized by NIBIB, is coming soon. Join us Nov. 28-29 to talk #MedTech development, commercialization and implementation. Register now: lp.constantcontactpages.com/…
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Our team was part of the training session led by Dr. John Collins from @CIMIT, and the @CIMTI_cat team focused on stakeholder interviews. We learned interview techniques and got valuable tips. #innovation
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It's not too late to apply! We're accepting emerging #NeuroTech pre-proposals for @NIH's #BlueprintMedTech until March 16th! Our inclusive innovation ecosystem is tackling some of society's most pressing challenges with #NeuroTechnology. Learn more here lnkd.in/e8b8U8Ax
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Today is the day! @NIH's #BlueprintMedTech will begin accepting pre-proposals for emerging #NeuroTech solutions with an emphasis on diverse innovators in #Medtech #medicaldevices #NeuroTechnology! Attend our upcoming webinars and learn more athttps://blueprintneurotech.org/
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Last year, #RADx Tech launched a new initiative aimed at making at-home COVID-19 tests more accessible. Learn more about this initiative in an upcoming webinar, held on 1/24 at 2PM ET. Register here: lp.constantcontactpages.com/… @CIMIT
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(5/5) We encourage you to use and share this document with others in the diagnostic development community, and to provide any feedback using this email: [email protected]
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(4/5) An abridged version of the document–which focuses primarily on test packaging and instructions–is now available on the U.S. Access Board website. An updated version is scheduled to be available in the first half of 2023. @AccessBoard access-board.gov/tad/radx/
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(3/5) The overall goal is to develop at-home COVID-19 tests that are accessible to everyone. The initial focus is for those with no or low vision, those with reduced dexterity/motor skills, and those who are aging. These improvements will make tests easier for everyone to use.
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(2/5) Along with its partners, the #RADx Tech program gathered information from end-users, test developers, and experts about how to make at-home tests more accessible. This information was compiled into a best practice recommendations document for the developer community.
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(1/5) The #RADx Tech program helped to produce millions of at-home COVID-19 tests for the American public during the pandemic. But these tests weren’t accessible to all Americans – specifically, those with disabilities. We’re working to change that.
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.@NIH has awarded funding for 7 pilot projects developing early-stage, groundbreaking neurotech to diagnose/treat acute & chronic disorders. These one-year, $100K awards are the first for the #NIHBlueprint MedTech program. For more about the projects: nibib.nih.gov/news-events/ne…
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The #RADx Tech webinar series returns! Join us on 9/27 as a panel of speakers, including NIBIB Director Bruce Tromberg, focus on monkeypox: emergence of a global public health threat. Register by 9/26 here: lp.constantcontactpages.com/… @CIMIT
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DYK? @NIH is sponsoring prizes up to $8 million for innovative technologies to improve health outcomes in maternity care deserts. Join us on 9/22 at 2PM ET for a webinar to learn more and ask questions: bit.ly/3eNi6W8. #RADxTechMaternalHealth #NIH_IMPROVE #HealthTech
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The RADx Tech for Maternal Health Challenge is now accepting submissions! Submit your best tech solution by 11/1 to accelerate development of maternal health diagnostics. Learn more about eligibility and prizes: bit.ly/3p3eFfK #NIH #RADxTechMaternalHealth #NIH_IMPROVE
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💡 Feeling extra motivated after today's training by John Collins, healthcare innovation expert and advisor at @CIMIT (Consortia for Improving Medicine with Innovation & Technology) - #Boston. Here are the main take-home messages that we'll be implementing at @TheBlueBox_ai ⬇️
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