Tufts University and alumnus Jeff Stibel announced the donation of BrainGate and its patented brain-computer technology to the university. BrainGate develops neurotechnology that uses micro-electrodes implanted in the brain to let humans operate external devices such as computers or robotic arms with just their thought, according to a news release. The company has received FDA investigational device […]
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Boston Scientific’s Connected Patient Challenge: Big data takes center stage
In partnership with Google and Medstro, Boston Scientific featured companies tackling healthcare with big data at its 2nd annual Connected Patient Challenge. Big data, artificial intelligence and patient-engagement technologies were among the systems featured at yesterday’s Connected Patient Challenge hosted by Boston Scientific (NYSE:BSX) at Google’s Cambridge, Mass. facility. The Shark Tank–style event featured 6 companies competing […]
Study: Streamlined regulatory pathway has not shortened approval times for drugs
A study published by the Tufts Center for the Study of Drug Development found that the streamlined 505(b)(2) approval process for new drug applications in the U.S. has not led to shorter approval times. The 505(b)(2) pathway allows drug developers to seek FDA approval using safety and effectiveness data that was previously collected for a […]
PAVmed partners with Boston institutions for antibiotic-eluting ear device
PAVmed Inc. (NSDQ:PAVMU) said today that it inked an exclusive licensing agreement with academic institutions to develop and commercialize antibiotic-eluting resorbable ear tubes based on an aqueous silk technology designed by the institutions. The licensing deal includes agreements with Tufts University, Massachusetts Eye & Ear Infirmary and Massachusetts General Hospital, who developed the aqueous silk technology. As […]
