The funding, Hackensack Meridian’s third investment in an external company, was provided through the health system’s Bear’s Den innovation program. The Bear’s Den incubator was launched in 2017 and comprises a panel of healthcare executives, physicians, venture capitalists and more to vet proposals from healthcare entrepreneurs.
“At the Center for Discovery and Innovation, we have been highly engaged in creating novel solutions to prevent and overcome deadly multidrug-resistant infections,” said David Perlin, PhD, chief scientific officer and senior vice president of the Hackensack Meridian-based center. “This is a burgeoning global threat. We welcome the investment and collaboration with partners such as APT, who are working alongside us to combat it.”
More articles on innovation:
6 quotes about hospital innovation at CommonSpirit, ProMedica & more
Boston Children’s VR platform wins Eli Lilly innovation challenge
Clemson, Prisma Health joint innovation fund names 3 grant recipients
At the Becker's 11th Annual IT + Revenue Cycle Conference: The Future of AI & Digital Health, taking place September 14–17 in Chicago, healthcare executives and digital leaders from across the country will come together to explore how AI, interoperability, cybersecurity, and revenue cycle innovation are transforming care delivery, strengthening financial performance, and driving the next era of digital health. Apply for complimentary registration now.