Life Sciences Queensland honours Professor Mark Kendall
Proud day for WearOptimo, with recognition for our founder and CEO Professor Mark Kendall at the 2024 GENE Awards run by Life Sciences Queensland.
In conversation with WIRED
Professor Mark Kendall’s inventions have drawn attention from some of the world’s biggest names. Think the World Health Organization, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and F1 Grand Prix winner Mark Webber.
The backing of a proven sporting degree
WearOptimo is proud to count Mark Webber AO as an investor and strategic partner. The Formula 1 champion and endurance athlete came on board after meeting WearOptimo founder and CEO Professor Mark Kendall through a mutual association with luxury watch brand Rolex.
A critical conversation with Planet Hope
Cardiovascular disease is the biggest killer on the planet, claiming more than 30 million lives annually. It’s a horrifying statistic. One made even more so when you consider that all too often – especially with heart attacks – treatment could be as simple as taking an aspirin. If only the victim had more time to act.
Trials attract national attention
In recognition of the start of human trials for our hydration Microwearable sensor, WearOptimo has been the subject of a special 9 News feature.
WearOptimo’s strategic partnership agreement with Aspen Medical
A key milestone on our commercial journey was reached today with the announcement of a partnership between WearOptimo and Aspen Medical.
Prof Mark Kendall invited to act as co-chair of government initiative supporting stem cell therapies
Professor Mark Kendall has been invited to act as co-chair of the Expert Advisory Panel of the Stem Cell Therapies Mission, helping world-class Australian researchers further investigate game-changing medical treatments for many chronic and inherited diseases.
WearOptimo hosts event celebrating the ‘Best of Brisbane’ in biomedical engineering
With a growing number of MedTech companies being established in the field of innovative and revolutionary medical devices, Brisbane is quickly becoming a hub for medical engineers.
“We could lead the world if the right projects receive the right funding”
WearOptimo was included in a recent Top Story by Lynne Minion of the online newspaper Healthcare IT. The article, titled “We could lead the world”: Australia’s MTP sector shows it’s punching above its weight” showcased the 11 visionary healthcare projects selected for support in the BioMedTech Horizons funding stream, administered by MTPConnect.
WearOptimo enterprise headquarters open in Brisbane
The Australian National University’s first partner innovation company WearOptimo™ opened its Brisbane headquarters, expanding the national university’s presence outside of Canberra.