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Guppy Tank - ReConstruct
May 7th, 2024 ~ 04:00pm - 06:00pm
LabCentral
700 Main Street Cambridge, MA 02139 Map
Harvard's Office of Technology Development and LabCentral invite you to the latest event in the Guppy Tank series, where Harvard life-science innovators will pitch their early-stage concepts to a panel of entrepreneurs and investors for constructive, in-depth feedback.
Please join us on Tuesday, May 7, from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. at LabCentral to hear the presentation, learn from experts on startup formation, and participate in giving audience feedback. The event is accompanied by a reception with food and drinks. All are welcome!
Dr. Luba Perry will present a 3D organ engineering platform technology developed out of Lewis Lab at Wyss Institute and in collaboration with Prof. Christopher Chen at Boston University. The technology provides a transformative approach to breast reconstruction, providing breast cancer survivors with a safer, more natural recovery option. Dr. Perry welcomes constructive feedback from the Guppy Tank panelists, and the audience, on the commercialization strategy for this innovation.
The Panel:
Yelena Wetherill - Venture Fellow & Entrepreneur-in-Residence at Santé Accel
Cassidy Blundell - Partner at MissionBio Capital
Darshana Zaveri - Managing Partner at Catalyst Health Ventures
About the Project:
ReConstruct is pioneering a tissue therapeutic technology, initially targeting breast reconstruction for cancer survivors. Leveraging Harvard University's expertise and backed by successful proof-of-concept studies in small animals, ReConstruct is progressing to large animal trials, aiming to revolutionize reconstructive and cosmetic surgeries and set new standards in tissue restoration. Our innovative adipose tissue technology, utilizing customized vascularized fat tissues, provides a safer, more natural, and long-lasting alternative to current methods like artificial implants or autologous tissue flaps, which carry significant health risks and complications. Beyond breast reconstruction, our technology has potential applications in various reconstructive and cosmetic surgeries, as well as in treating metabolic disorders.
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Press Contact: Kirsten Mabry | (617) 495-4157
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