Health Tech Forum - June 22

Description

This event has been postponed

Technology radically transforms opioid withdrawal with a drug-free, wearable solution

featuring Daniel Powell, president & CEO, Spark Biomedical

11 million people face opioid addiction in America, and it has only gotten worse since the start of the pandemic, with at least 30 states reporting an increase in opioid fatalities. This is an epidemic itself in critical need of a solution.  Texas-based Spark Biomedical has developed the Sparrow Therapy System™ - the first FDA-cleared personalized, wearable solution for opioid withdrawal backed by evidence. It is also the company behind the Roo System for neonates facing opioid withdrawal, which was granted Breakthrough Device Designation by the FDA this past September.  Join us for an inside look at Spark Biomedical, which recently closed a $4.5M funding round following its FDA clearance.

About the speaker:
Daniel Powell has over 20 years experience in developing and selling technology-based products. He has served in multiple leadership roles including software engineering, program management, marketing & business development. Over his career, Mr. Powell launched over 18 medical device products including those for Deep Brain Stimulation for movement disorders and Vagus Nerve Stimulation for Epilepsy. Most recently he co-founded and serves as CEO of Spark Biomedical, developing a novel, wearable neurostimulation solution to address opioid withdrawal and addiction.