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New Zealand Born MedTech companies
University spin-out companies
Global export sales make up 94% of New Zealand's MedTech sector.
Sector revenue
MedTech companies comprise 81.5% of New Zealand’s health technology sector revenue
invested in New Zealand MedTech between 2021-2023
Technology Investment Network Report 2023
New Zealand HealthTech Insights Report 2024
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Using electrical stimulation to prevent asthma attacks
An inhaler delivers medication directly to the lungs when an asthma attack starts but what if there was a way to prevent the attack even starting? That’s what University of Otago Associate Professor Yusuf Cakmak and his colleagues are working on – and it just might be a small wearable device.
Improving pressure measurement at the human body interface
Our perception of pressure is subjective. We can’t quantify the pressure we apply to objects around us, nor to our own bodies. Research fellow Dr Massi Hesam, from the Auckland Bioengineering Institute is working on a new approach using her bioengineering skills.
The AI in Health Research Network
Ai is transforming healthcare, but how do we manage this rapidly evolving environment? Psychologist Associate Professor Rosie Dobson is one of those working to support AI research translation into clinical practice through the establishment of the AI in Health Research Network.
Kaupapa e Whai Ake Nei | Upcoming Events
Raising the Bar
20 Talks. 10 Bars. 1 Night. Brought to you by the University of Auckland.
Maunuhanga and the Malaghan Institute’s seminar series
Maunuhanga and the Malaghan Institute’s seminar series continues Wednesday, August 27th at 3 pm in HMLT103, with Associate Professor Clive Aspin speaking on Māori Health Research.
MedTech Explorer: TIKI Tour at Fale o Samoa
This TIKI Tour aims to build and strengthen relationships between Pacific communities, researchers, health professionals and technology developers to encourage future collaborations. This is an opportunity for Pacific voice to strengthen in HealthTech research, innovation and solutions and for you to introduce and showcase MedTech innovations to our Pacific community.
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