Dr. Omid Kavehei: Using AI and Telehealth to Improve the Lives of People with Epilepsy

Nov 22, 2021 Posted by: Jill Jha Australia,  Dr. Omid Kavehei,  SDG3

Dr. Kavehei: Did you know that epilepsy affects about one percent of the world’s population and is one of the most common, complex, and widely misunderstood neurological disorders, impacting people of all ages and genders? Epilepsy causes unprovoked seizures, which can briefly disturb the brain’s electrical activity and cause temporary interruption or changes in bodily functions, movement, awareness, behavior, or feelings. Objective counting of seizures is essential in the diagnosis and treatment of epilepsy. We aim to help nearly 35% of epilepsy patients who never achieve full seizure control using artificial intelligence (AI) empowered seizure prediction and intervention systems.

Noelle Acosta: Addressing Racial Inequalities in Maternal Health

Nov 17, 2021 Posted by: Anushree Nande Noelle Acosta,  SDG10,  SDG3,  USA

Noelle: Well, after navigating my own reproductive health struggles as a Latina/Asian woman for over five months, I found myself feeling lost, uninformed, and ignored. As someone who had terrific employer-sponsored health insurance, I was frustrated with the system. I could not imagine what women who look like me—and don’t have the same access or resources available—go through.

Isabel Plana: Helping Pets Live Longer, Happier, Healthier Lives

Nov 15, 2021 Posted by: Jill Jha Isabel Plana:,  SDG3,  USA

Isabel: Our mission at Nia is to help pets live longer, healthier, and happier lives. To do this, we're focusing on managing chronic conditions through telehealth and technology solutions. We're starting with canine obesity, which is a significant driver of many health challenges dogs face today. We often see overweight dogs in social media labeled as "cute" or "adorable", but the sad reality is overweight dogs live two years less than dogs at a healthy weight, are 70% more likely to develop comorbidities such as canine diabetes or osteoarthritis, and are less happy overall. As a dog mom myself, I want my dog to live a happy life for as long as possible, and through Nia we're making this a reality for pet parents across the country.