Separating Fact from Fiction: 5 Destructive Miscarriage Myths You Need to Know
In 7 rounds of IVF, I never once saw the happy little plus sign on a pregnancy test. Not once. It made it hard for me sometimes to really understand the pain that a friend would feel when she experienced a miscarriage. At least she got pregnant. But that isn’t fair. The journey toward parenthood …
Presentation at Barclays Bank
Thank you to Barclays for the opportunity to pitch Calla Lily Clinical Care at their inaugural Demo Directory Demo Day held at their Canary Wharf HQ. It was great to be among 16 founders meeting an engaged group of 100+ investors, timely in advance of completing our latest funding round 💪. Grateful to the Barclays …
The Importance of Vaginal Health— Why It Matters for Every Woman
Let’s be blunt—vaginal health isn’t a subject many are comfortable talking about (even in the U.S. and Europe). Let’s also not forget I have an 11-year old male child who routinely asks me to “stop talking dirty” when I’m on a work call. It’s also an issue for a lot of investors who don’t want …
US Embassy Event with Virgina Beach 🇺🇲
Grateful to the Virginia Beach Economic Development team for hosting a wonderful reception at the U.S. Embassy. It was a fantastic opportunity to discuss our future U.S. plans while taking in the superb river views from this impressive building. 🏛 With our Callavid® drug delivery technology’s first use indication planned for IVF, it was pertinent …
6 Lessons I Learned from Attending PODD and the MidAtlantic Capital Conference
As the co-founder of Calla Lily Clinical Care, I’m always on the lookout for the latest trends and insights shaping healthcare. And also opportunities to escape my children. Did I mention I have 3 pre-teen/teenagers? Recently, I had the opportunity to attend two distinctly different conferences: PODD (Partnership Opportunities in Drug Delivery) in Boston and …
Presenting at the Mid-Atlantic Capital Conference in Philadelphia
Today, I had the privilege of presenting Calla Lily Clinical Care’s latest innovation, Callavid®, at the MidAtlantic Capital Conference with PACT in Philadelphia. It’s an exciting step forward in women’s health, particularly for those navigating the challenges of IVF and miscarriage. Our Callavid technology harnesses the power of intravaginal drug delivery initially through our medical …
A Look at Three Common Medications That Can Be Delivered Intravaginally
When one thinks about yeast infections, menopause and fertility support, the conversation usually revolves around pills or injections. But there’s a better, more targeted way to achieve results. The era of blanket treatments is fading. I used to joke that medicine isn’t Burger King–you can’t just have it your way. Except, that’s exactly what is …
Professor Andy Lewis presents at PODD 2024 in Boston
We had a great 2 days at the Partnerships in Drug Delivery PODD Conference in Boston with team members Professor Andrew Lewis and Dr Lara Zibners representing Calla Lily. Besides Andy’s well received presentation on our Callavid vaginal drug delivery platform, there were also superb connections made with the wider drug delivery technology community, and …
Why Intravaginal Drug Delivery Is the Future of Women’s Health
When we talk about advancements in healthcare, the vagina doesn’t often make it into the conversation. But it should. Hell, it’s standard dinner conversation at my house. The power of the vagina as a vessel for targeted, effective treatment is an emerging trend in women’s health. A trend geared toward smarter, safer, more effective medication …
Pitching at the Merck Innovation Challenge
What a privilege it was for Lara and I to present Calla Lily Clinical Care to senior members of Merck Group and M Ventures . Selected out of 100+ women’s health startups from around the world, we were able to share our vision for our transformational Callavid drug delivery platform, beginning with pregnancy & fertility. …