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2023-2024 Competition

The 7th Annual ³ÉÈËVRÊÓƵ Clinical Innovation Competition and Awards Ceremony took place on May 16, 2024.

To watch the video recording of the event, .

Congratulations to all of our winners and finalists!  

Capcyte Biotherapeutics

Winner of the Hakim Family Innovation Prize

Capcyte Biotherapeutics

Capcyte Biotherapeutics wants to address the problem of hemocompatibility of prosthetic vascular grafts used in the treatment of peripheral artery disease. These implants are made of bioinert materials that do not promote healing, leading to costly surgical re-intervention or limb amputation. With their technology, they will bring implants in the realm of regenerative medicine by directing the healing process directly at the implant surface through the capture of progenitor cells found in our blood.

Marc-Antoine Campeau, Postdoctoral Researcher, Chemical Engineering, ³ÉÈËVRÊÓƵ
Hugo Level, PhD student, Chemical Engineering, ³ÉÈËVRÊÓƵ
Corinne Hoesli, Associate Professor, Chemical Engineering, ³ÉÈËVRÊÓƵ

UNICORN BY ENTobot Inc.

Winner of the First Marika Zelenka Roy Innovation Prize

UNICORN BY ENTobot Inc.

Unicorn is the world’s first disposable surgical robot designed for ENT (Ear, Nose, Throat) surgery, promising to transform minimally invasive procedures. This robot addresses the limitations of existing systems by offering enhanced precision, reduced trauma, and accelerated patient recovery. Utilizing advanced soft robotics technology, Unicorn revolutionizes surgical access and techniques with its micro-camera providing real-time visual feedback, ensuring safer and more efficient operations. Developed by ENTobot Inc., this project aims to significantly improve surgical outcomes in ENT care with its groundbreaking approach.

Salar Taki, Research Assistant, Surgical Performance Enhancement and Robotics (SuPER) Centre, RI-MUHC
Dr. Amir Hooshiar, Assistant professor and Director of Surgical Performance Enhancement and Robotics (SuPER) Centre, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, ³ÉÈËVRÊÓƵ
Amir Sayadi, Ph.D. Student, Experimental Surgery, ³ÉÈËVRÊÓƵ
Dr. Renzo Cecere, Associate Professor, Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, ³ÉÈËVRÊÓƵ
Dr. Nader Sadeghi, Professor, Department of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, ³ÉÈËVRÊÓƵ
Camille Caron, Medical Liaison, ENTobot Inc.

Precare

Winner of the Second Marika Zelenka Roy Simnovation Prize

Precare

Precare is a digital platform focused on personalized solutions to improve patient education and engagement.

Raphael Gotlieb, Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
Gabriel Schnitman, Chief Scientific Officer 

OsteobotiX Inc.

Winner of the Bereskin & Parr Innovation Prize

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OsteobotiX is developing cutting-edge robotic technology for orthopaedic fracture surgery eliminating the need for X-rays. They aim to empower surgeons to perform procedures that are not only safer and more efficient but also remarkably precise. The OsteobotiX team is composed of expert and experienced orthopaedic trauma surgeons and robotics scientists who together identify clinical needs and develop de novo solutions.

Hamidreza Khodashenas, Research Assistant, Research Institute of ³ÉÈËVRÊÓƵ Health Centre(RI-MUHC)
Dr.Amir Hooshiar, Assistant Professor, Director of Surgical Performance Enhancement and Robotics (SuPER) Centre, Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, ³ÉÈËVRÊÓƵ
Dr.Gregory Berry, Associate Professor, Chair of Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, ³ÉÈËVRÊÓƵ
Dr.Rudolf Reindl, Associate Professor, Orthopaedic Surgeon, Chief of Orthopaedic Trauma, Division of Orthopaedic Surgery, Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, ³ÉÈËVRÊÓƵ
Dr.Alexandra Bunting, Assistant Professor, Orthopaedic Surgeon, Division of Orthopaedic Surgery, Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, ³ÉÈËVRÊÓƵ

Breaking Bone

Winner of the Pediatric Clinical Innovation Prize

Breaking Bone

Breaking Bone is a medical startup that pioneers a non-surgical bone micro fracturing device using ultrasound technology. It stimulates angiogenesis and marrow cells for subchondral bone repair, preventing irreversible further cartilage damage. This innovation targets bone pathologies, promoting effective regeneration.

Géraldine Merle, Chemical engineering, Polytechnique/³ÉÈËVRÊÓƵ department of Surgery
Dr. Marie-Lyne Nault, Orthopaedic surgeon, Surgery, University of Montreal/(adjunct) Surgery
Daria C. Boffito, Chemical engineering, Polytechnique

PeruTech 3D

Winner of the Pediatric Clinical Innovation Prize

PercuTech 3D

PercuTech 3D Inc. is pioneering the future of pediatric cardiac care with its innovative 3D-printed biomimetic heart valves designed for percutaneous delivery. Leveraging cutting-edge tissue engineering and soft robotics, their minimally invasive solution aims to significantly enhance the quality of life for children with congenital heart defects, reduce the need for multiple surgeries, and offer a sustainable, growth-compatible valve replacement option.

Amir Hooshiar, ³ÉÈËVRÊÓƵ Department of Surgery
Houman Savoji, Centre de Recherce du CHU Sainte-Justine
Renzo Cecere, ³ÉÈËVRÊÓƵ Department of Surgery

Congratulations also to our Finalist teams:

iSurgical Solutions

iSurgical Solutions aims to give patients with glaucoma the personalized, adaptable care they deserve. Their surgical device is an adjustable glaucoma drainage device that provides patients with adaptable management of their glaucoma. They provide patients with constant adaptation to their glaucoma treatment based on current intraocular pressure. Their goal is to treat patients based on their unique needs, and to redefine the standard of care in glaucoma management.

Dr. Harrison Watt, MD, Co-Founder, Department of Ophthalmology & Vision Sciences, ³ÉÈËVRÊÓƵ
Dr. Ali Salimi, MD, MSc, Co-Founder, Department of Ophthalmology & Vision Sciences, ³ÉÈËVRÊÓƵ

Nanofacile inc.

Nanofacile specializes in streamlining the R&D process for nanomedicines. Our 'Nanomedicine in a Box' technology facilitates the encapsulation of therapeutic agents, such as mRNA, into lipid-based nanoparticles. This innovation accelerates the transition from laboratory research to clinical application, enhancing patient care."

Ruben Rodrigo Lopez Salazar, Ph.D. CEO and Founder of Nanofacile, Alumni Postdoctoral Fellow RI-MUHC, Pathology
Chaymaa Zouggari, Fundraising Specialist, Nanofacile
Zoumanan Debe, Research Associate, Ingram School of Nursing, ³ÉÈËVRÊÓƵ

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