SVINnovation Challenge: Fostering Innovation in Vascular and Interventional Neurology

HomeStroke: Vascular and Interventional NeurologyVol. 3, No. 2SVINnovation Challenge: Fostering Innovation in Neurology Open AccessEditorialPDF/EPUBAboutView PDFView EPUBSections ToolsAdd to favoritesDownload citationsTrack citations ShareShare onFacebookTwitterLinked InMendeleyReddit Jump toOpen AccessEditorialPDF/EPUBSVINnovation Nirav R. Bhatt, MD, Ashutosh P. Jadhav, PhD Sunil A. Sheth, MD BhattNirav Bhatt , Department of Neurology, University Pittsburgh School Medicine, UPMC Stroke Institute, Pittsburgh, PA, Search for more papers by this author JadhavAshutosh Jadhav Neurosurgery, Barrow Neurological Phoenix, AZ, ShethSunil Sheth *Correspondence to: UTHealth McGovern Medical School, MSB7.220 6431 Fannin St, Houston TX 77005. E‐mail: E-mail Address: [email protected] https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0602-8509 Houston, TX, Originally published27 Feb 2023https://doi.org/10.1161/SVIN.123.000808Stroke: Neurology. 2023;3:e000808Other version(s) articleYou are viewing the most recent version article. Previous versions: February 27, 2023: Ahead Print The past few decades have witnessed tremendous growth vascular interventional neurology. Endovascular reperfusion acute ischemic stroke has become one effective treatments all medicine. Embolization cerebral aneurysms faster, safer, universal. Novel subdural hematoma intracranial hypertension seem be just around corner, list goes on. At heart many these advances been happy accidents or result out‐of‐the‐box thinking; ideas that started small but through dedication their innovators ultimately changed clinical practice. In recognition spirit invention within field, Society (SVIN) organized an inaugural SVINnovation Challenge as a part its annual meeting Los Angeles (November 2022). A diverse panel experts was assembled, applications solicited from membership well general public, $10 000 prize offered. response community far greater than expected first‐of‐its‐kind offering, column, we reflect on some takeaways experience.The Role Physician Societies InnovationOne questions grappled with while considering event whether physician specialty societies should play role organizing pitch competitions. On hand, hosting such may interfere relationships industry partners society participants; device development is traditionally performed protected nondisclosure agreements when discussed physicians. addition, would promotion concepts intended commercialization stain academic integrity scientific content presented rest meeting? However, neurointervention, physician/industry partnerships always vital required element advancement. advancements last not possible without interaction. And discovered going process screening applications, appetite innovation among physicians engineers space tremendous. Harnessing energy catalyze new directions support faces talent field reason enough, our minds, add SVIN meeting.Innovation Neurointervention EverywhereThe fertile indeed. initial plan invite total 4 teams experts, selected application, which included listed Table 1. number quality received were beyond expectations. Over 20 submitted ideas, widened competition 6 presentations. doing so, also chose highlight range backgrounds applied, inspired neurology resident international business owner.Table Application Guidance Pitch Deck Given Presenters1. Identify problem you addressing.2. What your solution? Why yours best approach?3. Estimate market penetration.4. Briefly summarize plan.John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.Two presentations current trainees. Dr Mohamed Doheim, research fellow at Medicine proposed software‐based solution use real‐world data identify patients large vessel occlusion fall outside guideline definitions still benefit endovascular thrombectomy. Neeharika Krothapalli, DO Connecticut/Hartford Hospital, she sought address medication nonadherence. Her develop customized digital linking sensor‐based prescription bottle cloud database. third practicing neurologist present Radoslav Raychev, (assistant professor neurology, California Angeles). Raychev FAST.AI, automated smartphone application identification signs using machine learning algorithms detection facial asymmetry, arm weakness, speech changes. goal technology provide decision support, particularly prehospital phase, diagnosis acceleration treatment stroke.Two businesses applied participated challenge. Dr. Kirt Gill, chief executive officer co‐founder NeuraStasis his company's slow infarct progression preserve penumbra transcutaneous stimulation trigeminal vagus nerves. NeuraStasis's disposable composed easy‐to‐deploy electrode handheld pulse generator can used settings travel during interhospital transfers. Tomas Baltrunas, behalf company, Sentante, showcased teleoperated robot system allows remote neurointerventions advancing access mechanical thrombectomy regions hospitals do consistent, round‐the‐clock staffing. Furthermore, minimizing need medical personnel cath‐lab entire interventinal procedure, Sentante prevent harmful effects exposure X‐ray radiation long‐term complications heavy lead aprons providers.Ultimately, it Massachusetts Institute Technology engineer who took home cash title winner. Yoonho Kim demonstrated magnetically controlled soft‐robotic guidewire manipulation platform. This providing omnidirectional steering based precise robotic help human errors fatigue reduce operative time, perioperative risks, leading improvements delivery neurovascular interventions.Judging NeurointerventionFrom inspiring pool MDs, DOs, PhDs exploring facets patient care including treatment, neuroprotection, secondary prevention, choosing winner tough task! judges, therefore, had equally expertise.Machine imaging processing undoubtedly hottest fastest moving areas present. first readily incorporate into routine making, multiple Food Drug Administration‐cleared devices already shown improve care. Drs Greg Albers (director Stanford Center, Coyote Foundation Professor University) Italo Linfante neuroradiology Herbert Wertheim College Florida International shared expertise area, clinicians researchers successfully translated products market.Another area gained excitement neuromodulation brain–computer interfaces. These techniques record, decode, and/or stimulate central peripheral nervous targets being studied massive array disorders, traditional purview “neurology.” proud host 2 burgeoning Tom Oxley (chief Synchron neurointerventionist Mount Sinai NY) Jacob Robinson Motif Neurotech associate electrical computer engineering, Rice University).Of course, dime dozen financial operational cross finish line, none make way Bridging valley death biggest challenges institutions federal funding agencies. To practical viewpoints regulatory challenges, Signe Haughton (senior director government affairs, staff Medtronic Neurovascular) Dave Ferrera RC LLC.) rounded out experts. poignant, 2.Table 2. Most Frequent Questions PanelistsWhat status intellectual property portfolio?What sources funding? How (and how much) raise future?What pathways look like? will cost completing studies?How does compare relative competition?John Ltd.Reflecting event, vibrant culture undeniable. Perhaps because relatively young, there real sense possibility potential substantive improvement outcomes permeating As organizers, sincerely thank panelists, supporters, participants competition. Hope see 2023!Conflicts InterestSunil reports cofounder interests Neurosciences.AcknowledgmentsDr. supported NIH (5R01NS121154)Footnotes*Correspondence protected]harvard.eduThe opinions expressed article necessarily those American Heart Association Neurology.This manuscript sent Andrei V. Alexandrov, Guest Editor, review expert referees, editorial decision, final disposition. Back top Next FiguresReferencesRelatedDetails March 2023Vol Issue 2Article InformationMetrics © 2023 Authors. Published Association, Inc., Periodicals LLC.This open under terms Creative Commons Attribution‐NonCommercial License, permits use, distribution reproduction any medium, provided original work properly cited commercial purposes.https://doi.org/10.1161/SVIN.123.000808 Manuscript receivedJanuary 19, 2023Manuscript acceptedJanuary 24, 2023Originally publishedFebruary KeywordsEditorialsentrepreneurshipFDAdeviceinnovationPDF download