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Fistula Repair: Minimally-Invasive Repair of Obstetric Fistula
Obstetric fistula is a devastating condition characterized by an abnormal connection between the female genital tract and the bladder or rectum. It affects more than two million women in Africa and Asia and leads to constant leakage of blood, urine, and stool, causing pain, infection, social ostracization, and physical isolation. Current treatment through reconstructive surgery...
Personalized Contraception
The burden of contraception falls predominantly on women, often causes unpleasant side effects, and can fail if not strictly adhered to. We envision a contraceptive approach that is immediate, non-surgical, reversible, and accessible to both women and men. We’re developing a platform that uses hydrogel “bioblocks” for minimally invasive contraceptive implants, which could allow for...
EmuLAAte: Device-Based Stroke Prevention
Prefabricated, “one-size-fits-all” medical implants fail to match individual anatomies and can result in tissue damage and impaired healing. To address this concern, we’re pioneering transcatheter technology to create custom implants directly inside patients, tailored to their unique anatomy, to provide safer and more effective treatments across various medical conditions. As a first application, we are...

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20-ish Questions with Ellen Roche
20-ish Questions shows a different side of Wyss Institute faculty, touching on aspects of their personal life, hobbies, interests, as well as their research. This round follows Ellen Roche, an Associate Faculty member of the Wyss Institute as well as the Latham Family Career Development Professor at the Department of Mechanical Engineering and the Institute...