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Cooper Team Member Receives AUTM Foundation Fellow Appointment (September 10, 2024)
Congratulations to Joseph Boland, Cooper Innovation Center's Intellectual Property and Tech Transfer Specialist, Joseph was chosen as one of the three Susan Riley Keyes Fellows of the Association of University Technology Managers (AUTM) Foundation after a rigorous interview process and evaluation of more than 54 other candidates.

AUTM represents technology transfer professionals across the globe and is the non-profit leader in professional education, promotion, and inspiration to assist the growth of scholarly research that propels innovation. As an AUTM Foundation Fellow, Joseph will receive formal training, networking opportunities, and real-world experience in the field of technology transfer.

Cooper Innovation Center Receives $100,000 Grant to Develop New Device for Use During Cardiac Catheterizations Invented by Cooper Physicians (September 19, 2023)
Cooper University Health Care's Center for Innovation has received a $100,000 grant from the Foundation for Health Advancement (FHA) to develop a new medical device that will aid physicians performing cardiac catheterizations and related procedures for greater efficiency, ultimately leading to better patient care.  Read the blog.

The following appeared in HealthCare Tech Outlook (August 9, 2023):
Support for Healthcare Startups in Improving Patient Care - Neal Lemon, Director, Cooper Innovation Center
In an interview with Healthcare Tech Outlook, Neal Lemon, director of Cooper Innovation Center at Cooper University Health Care, explains how healthcare startups can be supported while exploring opportunities in emerging technologies like AI for improved patient care. Read the full article.

Cooper Innovation Center Partners with DigiCARE Realized to Accelerate Early-Stage Alzheimer's Detection Technology for Commercialization. (May 9, 2023)
Cooper University Health Care's Innovation Center and DigiCARE Realized have signed a partnership agreement to test deployment and implementation of an artificial intelligence (AI)-powered technology designed to identify undiagnosed cases of early-stage Alzheimer's disease and related dementias. Read the press release. 

Former Flyer Riley Cote appears in ESPN special examining the use of psychedelics for mental health treatment (April 26, 2023)
Cote, who played four seasons as an enforcer for the Flyers, is a believer in the potential medicinal benefits of magic mushrooms and is featured prominently in the new E:60 episode of "Peace of Mind."

Learn more about Cooper Innovation Center's "Peace of Mind" screening event that was held April 26, 2023.  Innovation Center Events | Cooper Medical Education (cooperhealth.edu)

 

Cooper Innovation Center Events

NJ Med-Tech Showcase and NJ SDOH Challenge 2025
The Cooper Innovation Center was abuzz with energy and ideas as the 2025 NJ Med-Tech Showcase and NJ Social Determinants of Health (SDOH) Challenge brought together innovators, clinicians, and community leaders to spotlight the future of health care in Camden and beyond. The NJ SDOH Challenge celebrated community-driven solutions to health disparities, with a spotlight on local ingenuity and compassion. 

NJ Med-Tech Showcase
The Med-Tech Showcase featured 45 posters highlighting insight into groundbreaking projects emerging from Cooper University Health Care and Rowan University took center stage. Among the highlights was Upstream Access, a startup founded by Cooper surgeons Dr. Katherine McMackin and Dr. Jeffrey Carpenter. Their team unveiled a next generation, multi-directional vascular access device designed to revolutionize endovascular procedures. This balloon-anchored sheath and steerable catheter system enables clinicians to treat blood vessel disease from any direction - potential reducing complications and improving outcomes for patients with peripheral artery disease.

NJ SDOH Challenge
THE SDOH Challenge took place over four weeks, with multidisciplinary teams engaged in virtual workshops and mentoring sessions to develop innovative solutions addressing social determinants of health. The program culminated in the in-person pitch event where nine teams presented strategies to improve access to care and advance health equity. 

First Place:
Team: Voices for Wellness
Members: Raaha Kumaresan, Rhea Sharma, Vani Bhagat, Meghan Merenich (all CMSRU students)
Presentation: Camden Anchor – A one-stop shop app and website for individuals experiencing housing insecurity, homelessness, or domestic violence, offering real-time shelter availability, online bed booking, and access to food, healthcare, and hygiene resources.

Second Place:
Team: +Pouch
Members: Ryan Wilkinson, Zac Carcanague, Braeden Twomey (all Rowan University students)
Presentation: +Pouch – The world’s first electrolyte oral pouch utilizing the buccal pathway to deliver electrolytes directly to the bloodstream. Designed for athletes and being tested for implications with POTS.

Third Place:
Team: StickerRX
Members: Shruti Dalwadi (Rowan-Virtua SOM)
Presentation: StickRx – A smart sensor sticker for medication containers that provides audio and visual reminders to improve adherence, especially for caretakers and individuals with limited English proficiency.

All three winning teams also pitched their innovations to an audience at the NJDV HIMSS Fall Conference in Atlantic City, highlighting South Jersey’s commitment to bold ideas that improve health.

View the showcase contributions here: 2025 NJ Med-Tech Showcase Booklet_Digital_20251027.pdf - Google Drive
Photos from the event can be viewed here:  10302025 Med Tech Showcase - Dropbox

Cardiovascular and Thoracic Innovation Symposium
Leading physician innovators presented their creative technologies at the Cooper Innovation Center's Cardiovascular and Thoracic Innovation Symposium held February 27, 2024. Each innovative technology was created with the intention of enhancing patients' cardiovascular and thoracic treatments. Prior to the presentations, a panel of our partners joined us to discuss their part in the process to move our providers innovative technologies forward. View the video below where the physicians present their technologies.

Presenters

Innovative Therapies for Mental Health Disorders and Pain Management
The Cooper Innovation Center hosted a screening event of the ESPN documentary “Peace of Mind” featuring Riley Cote, former NHL player. Following the screening, our panel of experts discussed in-depth innovative neuromodulation therapies for mental health disorders and pain management.

Presenters

Team

From left: B. Pradhan, M. Sabia, N. Lemon, K. Walker, J. Tracy, R. Cote, M. Kirchhoff