Panel at Zinc VC: Candid Insights on Building Healthcare Startups
Back in London and straight onto a panel at Zinc VC, sharing insights on building healthcare businesses as part of Zinc’s venture builder bootcamp. It’s always a pleasure to connect with a room full of ambitious, mission driven new founders. Perhaps part cathartic (part therapeutic?) – but I do enjoy being very candid in such …
Thoughts from Attending the JPM Healthcare Conference – 2
Halfway through the J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference here in sunny San Francisco, and it’s been intense! They were not kidding when they said everyone would be here— and yes, to wear comfortable shoes! 😅 👟 It’s been amazing to forge new connections and explore potential collaborations, while also catching up with friends and contacts from …
Why Intravaginal Progesterone Therapy is a Smart Choice and a Smart Investment
Progesterone therapy is a crucial part of women’s reproductive health, particularly in fertility treatments, endometriosis management, and menstrual regulation. I took it when I was trying to get pregnant and I took it when I was trying to stop bleeding through my clothes (thanks fibroids!) and I took it as part of my journey through …
Thoughts from Attending the JPM Healthcare Conference – 1
J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference formally kicks off in San Francisco today! Lara and I had the pleasure of attending some great pre-events, including one hosted by the UK Department for Business and Trade. It was a good opportunity to connect with a impressive mix of fellow startups, investors, and representatives from the NHS and NIHR …
JPM Healthcare Conference in San Francisco
Calla Lily Clinical Care is delighted to be in San Francisco during the J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference! 🇺🇲 From January 12th-16th, we’ll be ready to connect, collaborate, and showcase our Callavid vaginal drug delivery innovation. This is an exciting opportunity to discuss new trends, potential collaborations, and meet with valued partners and industry leaders. If …
End of Year Reflection
As we wrap up the year, Lara and I couldn’t be prouder of our team and everything we’ve accomplished together. While we hope most of our milestones have been celebrated here on LinkedIn, I have to emphasise that behind these happy faces at our year-end festivities are some of the most hard-working and resilient colleagues …
Awarded MAARS Regulatory Grant
We’re pleased to announce the award of a regulatory affairs grant as part of the MedTech Accelerator Rapid Regulatory Support (MARRS) Programme received from CPI in partnership with the UK Government’s Office of Life Sciences (Department for Science, Innovation and Technology). 🔬 Funding helps SMEs access external regulatory guidance and support, helping them accelerate the …
When Innovation is Personal: The Story Behind Phlovid™
Having all the symptoms of endometriosis but not being able to confirm it without invasive surgery is a truly frustrating and isolating experience. For over 10% of women and girls worldwide- this is the debilitating reality and it’s something I’ve personally struggled with- one that has inspired me to take action. The Gender ‘Gap’ (The …
Work anniversary and operational labs
Happy work anniversary to me! 🎂 This week has marked the end of my second year at Calla Lily Clinical Care. One year ago we moved in these beautiful, but empty rooms with the vision that one day there would be 3 fully operational Labs. In April the bigger lab started to have a shape, …
Thoughts from Attending GIANT Health 2024
Over the past two days, I attended the GIANT Health Event with Calla Lily Clinical Care. This conference, focused on NHS healthcare innovation and technology, was a deep dive into the future of healthcare. A key theme that kept coming up was the importance of “doing good science.” This means not letting minorities or women—the …