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Emerging Technology Award
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Lungpacer Medical Inc.Dr. Andy Hoffer, Founder and Chief Scientific Officer; Professor of Biomedical Physiology and Kinesiology, SFU Lungpacer Medical Inc. was recognized for its Transvasular Diaphragm Pacing System. Its system has been developed to assist with the mechanical ventilation of critically ill patients in hospital intensive care units. Lungpacer electrodes are intravenously inserted into the body of a patient to rhythmically pace the diaphragm. This prevents or reverses rapid atrophy that can occur with muscle disuse in these patients. The Lungpacer technology results in faster recovery of a patient's ability to breathe naturally, allowing them to leave intensive care sooner, thereby lowering hospitalization costs. |
About the Emerging Technology Award
This award recognizes a new venture at the pre-investment stage that has developed an innovative technology in BC. The Emerging Technology Award is valued at $25,000 which is to be used towards commercialization services for the technology.