Volume 3, Issue 3 | March 2025
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EYE ON INNOVATION
Mayo Clinic recognized as ‘World’s Best Hospital’ by Newsweek for the seventh straight year

TAKEAWAY: This recognition underscores Mayo Clinic's unwavering commitment to delivering exceptional, compassionate care and pioneering healthcare innovations. The rankings are based on patient surveys, an international survey of over 85,000 healthcare professionals, key performance metrics, and patient-reported outcomes. Read more...
How next-gen ultrasound is improving cardiac care 

A new solution is transforming cardiac care by leveraging the power of AI in point-of-care ultrasound. This podcast episode features Paul Friedman, MD, cardiologist and chair of Cardiovascular Medicine at Mayo Clinic, and Davidi Vortman, CEO of UltraSight.

Together, Mayo Clinic and UltraSight are at the forefront of developing algorithms to analyze and interpret cardiac ultrasound images. Read more...
AI-powered stethoscopes are enhancing access to heart care  

In this podcast episode, Mayo Clinic cardiologist Demilade Adedinsewo, MD, and Jason Bellet, co-founder of Eko Health, discuss innovative and lifesaving technology that is transforming heart health. Read more...
Agentic AI startup, VoiceCare AI, launches to automate healthcare back office and super-staff workforce 

VoiceCare AI announced a pilot with Mayo Clinic to employ its intelligent voice automation for use cases including patient pre-authorization and benefit confirmations within three separate areas - the Department of Neurology, Department of Pediatrics, and Medical and Administrative Support Operations. Read more...
ADVANCEMENTS IN CLINICAL TRIALS 
Avobis Bio receives FDA Fast Track designation for AVB-114 implantable cell therapy for Crohn's perianal fistulas

Mayo Clinic connection: Compelling results from a Mayo Clinic Phase I trial led to the founding of Avobis Bio and primary endpoint results from the Phase II trial of AVB-114 are expected in mid-2025. Read more...
New drug may reduce need for aortic valve surgeries by slowing disease progression 

Mayo Clinic connection: This important finding is the result of a collaborative effort between Mayo Clinic, the National Institutes of Health, the University of Minnesota, and Sanofi Pharmaceuticals. The final step to establish the drug's long-term effectiveness and safety is a Phase III trial. Read more ...
E-Star BioTech announces dosing of first patient in Phase II clinical trials of MANP in Resistant Hypertension 

Mayo Clinic connection: MANP was originally discovered by John C. Burnett Jr., MD, Director of the Cardiorenal Research Laboratory at Mayo Clinic. Read more...
Qlaris Bio announces positive topline data from two Phase II trials of QLS-111 in patients with primary open angle glaucoma and ocular hypertension

Mayo Clinic connection: QLS‑111 is a novel topical formulation originally developed by Michael Fautsch, PhD, professor of ophthalmology, biochemistry and molecular biology at Mayo Clinic. Read more...
COLLABORATION NEWS
Northernmost enters into know-how agreement with Mayo Clinic to collaborate on development of NoMo™ Kidney Pump, Read more... 
Axena Health enters into collaboration with Mayo Clinic to expand education and advance first-line care for female urinary incontinence, Read more...
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Brooks Rehabilitation breaks ground on new physical rehabilitation hospital in Arizona

Located adjacent to Mayo Clinic's Phoenix hospital and near the Arizona State University Health Futures Center, the new state-of-the-art facility will include 60 private rooms and specialize in caring for patients recovering from strokes, organ transplantation, advanced cancer care and other complex conditions. Read more... 
NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES
Find Mayo Clinic Business Development staff at these upcoming conferences: 
  • AUTM | March 2-5 | National Harbor, MD
  • HIMSS | March 3-6 | Las Vegas, NV
  • AAOS | March 10-14 | San Diego, CA
  • Bio-IT World | April 2-4 | Boston, MA
OPEN POSITIONS:
  • Technology Development Associate I - Radiology
  • Technology Development Associate II - Radiology
  • Technology Development Associate I (Jacksonville, FL)
  • Technology Development Associate II - Surgery
  • Technology Licensing Associate (Rochester, MN)
SPONSORED EVENTS
Rochester Area Economic Development, Inc. (RAEDI) leads and supports economic, community and workforce development initiatives that grow and diversify the greater Rochester, MN area economy.

Mayo Clinic is a proud sponsor of RAEDI's Annual Meeting on March 10.
Collider Foundation supports local entrepreneurs and small businesses with navigation, education, space, and storytelling to help foster an inclusive, diverse and healthy entrepreneurial ecosystem in Rochester, MN.

Mayo Clinic is a proud sponsor of Collider's pitch competition and will have staff serving as judges at the March 25 event.
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