Somnair (previously known as SomnOSA), a novel neurostimulation oral appliance for a highly prevalent, untreated form of obstructive sleep apnea, is spearheaded by Anders Sideris, Mitch Turley, Phoebe Dijour, and Shri Prabha Shivram (CBID class of 2023). Dedicated to this project, Anders Sideris, Mitch Turley, and Shri Prabha Shivram are committed to advancing their work […]
The annual Maryland Inno Under 25, were recently announced, showcasing five Baltimore-area innovators who are 25 years old or younger and already making an impact. Three of the five Baltimore area innovators are CBID alumni. Our alumni, Rebecca Rosenberg, Antony Fuleihan, and Shri Prabha Shivram were recognized for their innovative bioengineering projects that came out […]
In June, the CBID MSE Class of 2024 embarked on a transformative year-long journey. Designed to empower future leaders in healthcare innovation, these students dove headfirst into an intensive week-long bootcamp. This immersive experience honed their ability to keenly observe, actively listen, and adeptly address challenges faced by clinicians. Following this, students were split into […]
CurveAssure, a spinal innovation startup, was recently awarded $140,000 through the prestigious and first-of-its-kind Johns Hopkins University (“JHU”) President’s Venture Fellowship. This venture is co-founded and led by Evan Haas and Antony Fuleihan, two fellows at JHU’s Center for Bioengineering Innovation and Design (“CBID”). Revolutionary Venture Each year, 250,000 patients undergo unnecessary spinal fusion surgery […]
Current CBID team MiraHeart, wins $25,000 at the Rice Business Plan Competition by winning the Pediatric Device Prize by the Southwest National Pediatric Device Innovation Consortium (SWPDC). This award was given in partnership with the Southwest National Pediatric Device Innovation Consortium (SWPDC.org) at Texas Children’s Hospital / Baylor College of Medicine to support the advancement […]
This past weekend, current CBID teams, MiraHeart and SomnOSA, both won at the startups. Startup302 is Delaware’s premier funding competition for technology and technology-enabled startups led by underrepresented founders. In this competition, entrepreneurs from across the U.S. will compete for non-dilutive funding, access to mentors, and valuable connections. SomnOSA and MiraHeart swept first and second […]
Current CBID team MiraHeart, takes third place at the University of Arkansas Heartland Challenge Startup Competition, winning $10,000. Team MiraHeart was represented by Sam Dasari and Carter Gaulke. Out of the 12 semifinalists, MiraHeart advanced to the final round and got 3rd place. MiraHeart is a company passionate about improving the lives of the vulnerable […]
Current CBID team SomnOSA, takes first place at the Investor Round Tables and Elevator Pitch Competition at the University of Arkansas Heartland Challenge Startup Competition, winning a total of $6,000. Team SomnOSA was represented by Shri Shivram and Anders Sideris. Complete concentric collapse at the level of the palate (CCCp) is a severe form of […]
Current CBID Teams MiraHeart, SomnOSA, and ARISE featured on the Maryland: The Daily Record “Johns Hopkins teams – ARISE, MiraHeart, and SomnOSA – earned three spots in the semifinals round, more than any other university competing. MiraHeart was the lone team to advance to the final round.” Check out the Maryland: The Daily Record for […]
This past weekend, the final round of the 2023 Johns Hopkins Healthcare Design Competition took place. We received 120+ applications from 50+ Universities all over the world. From those applications, 8 teams from each track advanced to the final round to present to judges specializing in each track. The first place winners received $5,000 […]
