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ENDOx: Reimagining Endometriosis Care Through Precision Nanomedicine
Endometriosis is characterized by the abnormal growth of tissue resembling the endometrium outside the uterus. It is estimated to affect 10–15% of reproductive-aged women and is associated with significant morbidity, including chronic pelvic pain and infertility. With no curative treatments currently available, standard therapies rely on hormonal suppression or invasive surgery, both of which are...
Lactation Biologics: Increasing Milk Production for Healthier Babies
Lactation Biologics is developing a long-lasting, self-injectable treatment to help nursing mothers feed their babies naturally, helping them get the best nutrition possible in the face of climate disasters and supply chain disruptions.
Human Ovarian Organoids to Improve Women’s Health
Gameto is using the Wyss Institute’s fully human ovarian organoid technology to solve the global problem of rising infertility by making IVF safer, cheaper, and more accessible.
LactoRING for a Healthy Vaginal Microbiome
LactoRING is a novel slow-release vaginal ring designed to ensure continuous replenishment of Lactobacillus, promoting a healthy vaginal microbiome for a longer duration. The slow-release mechanism and targeted delivery to the vaginal environment will enhance the efficacy and convenience of treatment, thereby providing a comprehensive approach to vaginal dysbiosis management.
Early Detection of Ovarian Cancer
The American Cancer Society estimates that in 2023, approximately 20,000 new cases of ovarian cancer will be diagnosed, and more that 13,000 women will tragically succumb to this devastating disease. Early detection is crucial for improving survival rates, yet ovarian cancer is often diagnosed at advanced stage due to subtle symptoms and a lack of...
StopEndoPain: Therapeutics for Endometriosis Associated Pain
Endometriosis is a common disease affecting 10% of women globally, making it one of the largest unaddressed indications in the world. It is associated with infertility and significant, frequently debilitating pain. Understanding its pain mechanisms is critical for targeted endometriosis treatments. We are developing in vitro models of ectopic endometrial lesions and studying connections to...

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