A new study on stroke after-effects showed how a nerve stimulation treatment can improve patient outcome. Read the full study here.
Hospitalizations for stroke are raising for young people.
May 17, 201600Latest news, Studies May, 16A new study reveals that while fewer Americans overall are being hospitalized for stroke caused by blocked arteries, among young adults and African-Americans, that is not the case. The researchers say there is a need to ensure education and targeting of risk factors for stroke reaches all groups. Read the full article here.
New Study: TIA patients do better if seen at a stroke center.
May 17, 201600Latest news, Studies May, 16New data from centers that aggressively treat short-term “mini-strokes” offer new evidence that quick action can cut the odds of a serious stroke in half. Read the full article here.
Forest Devices Awarded Top Honors at CMU McGinnis Venture Competition
March 23, 201620Featured news, Latest news March, 16Forest Devices, Inc. wins first place in the McGinnis Venture Competition, hosted by Tepper School of Business on the campus of Carnegie Mellon University (CMU).
Matt Kesinger (CEO) and Dan Willis (CTO) accepting the First Place Trophy at the McGinnis Venture Competition.
Startups need capital and appealing to venture capitalists is a good way for these companies to get these much needed resources. “The McGinnis Venture Competition brings together Carnegie Mellon’s best and brightest student entrepreneurs to compete for $60k in investments.” per the competition’s website. “All participants receive priceless interaction with venture capitalists and alumni entrepreneurs, an opportunity to raise capital and valuable feedback on their venture.”
Yesterday Matthew Kesinger—CEO of Forest Devices, Inc., pitched the company’s chief product, AlphaStroke to the McGinnis Venture Competition judges. After progressing from the initial stages of the competition—which started in January, finalists were given the opportunity to sell their companies to a team of judges representing a variety of industries, including healthcare, technology, and resource management.
Matt Kesinger (CEO) holding the 1st Place Trophy for the McGinnis Venture Competition.
“We are very happy and honored to have wont the McGinnis Venture Competition,” said Kesinger. “All the companies were very impressive, and it was exciting to pitch with them.”
The McGinnis Venture Competition is made possible by a generous endowment from Gerald E. McGinnis, successful entrepreneur and founder of Respironics, Inc. This year’s competition was sponsored by InnovationWorks and Founder.Org.
Forest Devices,. co-founders Steve and Dan are all ears as Gov. Tom Wolf discusses the importance of innovative technologies
Last month, AlphaLabGear and a handful of its accelerator companies hosted Governor Tom Wolf during a recent visit to Pittsburgh. As part of his ‘Jobs that Pay’ tour, the governor listened to pitches from local startups whose products are making waves in the Pittsburgh tech & hardware space. Forest Devices pitched its ALPHASTROKE technology to an attentive Wolf.
Fielding questions surrounding Harrisburg’s recent budget standoff, Wolf also expressed frustration with what he feels is the cause for the state’s current budget situation. “I’m not sure what more needs to be done,” Wolf says referring to failed efforts on a budget agreement. “If they don’t want to have a budget, I don’t know what more I can do beyond what I’ve already done.” Entrepreneurship and technological innovation, the governor emphasized, have been integral to the revival of Pittsburgh’s economy – “Pittsburgh is coming back to life.”
Gov. Wolf pays a visit to AlphaLabGear.
February 16, 201610Featured news, Latest newsTags: Featured news, Latest news February, 16Last month, AlphaLabGear and a handful of its accelerator companies hosted Governor Tom Wolf during a recent visit to Pittsburgh. As part of his ‘Jobs that Pay’ tour, the governor listened to pitches from local startups whose products are making waves in the Pittsburgh tech & hardware space. Forest Devices pitched its ALPHASTROKE technology to an attentive Wolf.
Fielding questions surrounding Harrisburg’s recent budget standoff, Wolf also expressed frustration with what he feels is the cause for the state’s current budget situation. “I’m not sure what more needs to be done,” Wolf says referring to failed efforts on a budget agreement. “If they don’t want to have a budget, I don’t know what more I can do beyond what I’ve already done.” Entrepreneurship and technological innovation, the governor emphasized, have been integral to the revival of Pittsburgh’s economy – “Pittsburgh is coming back to life.”
Check out the Pittsburgh Maker Faire Oct 10-11th! Forest Devices will be part of a pitch event. Read more about the Maker Faire here.
Forest Devices Wins Thrival Competition
September 24, 201510Featured news, Latest news September, 15UPMC Enterprises chose three companies to work within the health system’s commercialization arm, benefiting from UPMC’s medical technology and development expertise. Proscia, Forest Devices and Podimetrics were chosen by judges at the Thrival Innovation + Music Festival Sept 24. At the event, companies from across the country pitched judges about their products. Read the full article here.
Next Pittsburgh: Lifesaving AlphaStroke can diagnose a stroke in a minute
August 24, 201510Featured news, Latest news August, 15With a stroke patient, every second counts. When a stroke victim is misdiagnosed, the delay before treatment averages 110 minutes. Read the full article here.
A University of Pittsburgh Medical School student has put aside his textbooks to develop a device that would result in faster and better medical care for people who suffer a stroke. Read the full article here.