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Minutia, Oregon Health &Amp; Sciences University and Go Pen Win First-Ever American ...
Foundation: Helmsley Charitable Trust
The winner of the American Diabetes Association's first-ever Innovation Challenge is...
a pen.
Go Pen, a device that allows people with Type 1 diabetes to buy insulin in vials and fill their own reservoirs for use with an insulin pen, took the top prize at the reality show-style competition held at the ADA's 83rd Scientific Sessions in San Diego last week, reports the San Diego Union-Tribune.
Minutia won second place for its Neurovalens device, which uses electrical stimulation to treat gestational diabetes, andDevyn took third for its Kidbridge device, which allows children with Type 1 diabetes to communicate with their parents via cellphone, reports the Guardian.
The six finalists had five minutes to present their ideas to a panel of judges consisting of three potential fundersthe Helmsley Charitable Trust, Swiss Diabetes Venture Fund, and Startup Healthbefore a live audience.
Go Pen will receive $25,000 and a year's supply of insulin, while Minutia and Oregon Health & Sciences University will receive $10,000 and a year's supply of insulin, respectively, per a press release.
Devyn will receive $5,000 and a year's supply of Kidbridge, while Minutia and Oregon Health & Sciences University will receive $4,000 and a year's supply
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