Innovation Showcase
Companies
HeartLab’s mission is to accelerate advancements in cardiology, and improve the user experience of clinicians worldwide. HeartLab is leading the change in cardiac imaging, creating a platform that brings the end-to-end imaging workflow together, fostering collaboration, efficiency and better outcomes. HeartLab is a start-up from the University of Auckland.
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No more hiding when you cough, laugh, run or exercise—now you can train right and feel better with femfit®. Founded in 2018, JUNOFEM is based on over 10 years of research at the University of Auckland's Bioengineering Institute. JUNOFEM developed the femfit, a device for pelvic floor training that can resolve up to 80% of urinary incontinence symptoms in 12 weeks using advanced biofeedback technology. Junofem is a start-up from the University of Auckland.
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At any point in time, one in 10 people worldwide is experiencing the distressing effects of gastric dysfunction. Alimetry is on a mission to revolutionise the gastrointestinal field by decoding the gut. Through their flagship product which is a world-first, non-invasive medical device called Gastric Alimetry, doctors can better help patients understand the root cause of their symptoms. Established 2019. Alimetry is a start-up from the University of Auckland.
Improved precision, reduced anxiety .....established in 2005, ARANZ Medical is a healthcare informatics company focused on innovative medical imaging, data-capture devices, and analysis software for wound management.
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Research Groups
A Mindfulness Programme for Children and Whānau
The MindKiwi programme explores the feasibility and effectiveness of a whole-of-whānau online program for children experiencing with emotion regulation difficulties in Aotearoa, New Zealand. Initial research has shown positive changes for children with ADHD and their caregivers after 8-week intervention.
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12 LABOURS
The Auckland Bioengineering Institute's Physiome Project develops computational models of the human body to improve health understanding. The 12 LABOURS Project extends this to create personalised digital twins, enabling early disease prediction and tailored treatments. This approach aims to revolutionise healthcare through proactive, data-driven, and individualised medicine.
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VR Headsets Tested for Kiwi Women in Labour
A study by Dr. Lorna Massov at Victoria University of Wellington found virtual reality can reduce pain and anxiety during labour and increase self-efficacy. Nineteen women viewed VR scenes like underwater dolphin encounters and this proved effective, especially in early labour stages, suggesting an effective non-pharmacological method of pain relief in labour and optimising physiological birth.
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At-Home Respiratory Function Monitor by UC Engineers
University of Canterbury's Bioengineering, Mechanical, and Electrical and Computer Engineering Departments are developing an at-home respiratory function test. It monitors respiratory diseases and, with lung mechanics modeling software, tracks health over time, providing actionable insights for patients, families, and clinicians without specialist operation.
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