New Wave

Do you want to live past 75? If the answer to that question seems obvious, consider that the average human, at this point in time, will face a 16 year decline, beginning in their early 60s, until the end of their lifespan in their late 70s. This is the difference between what we call lifespan and healthspan. Luckily for us, there's an industry of longevity that has been gaining steam over the past decade or more, and part of that longevity industry is Altheda Wellness. Join us as we speak with CEO Chris MacLean and CSO Melanie Kelly from Altheda Wellness and learn how they're developing nutraceuticals to help the elderly population stretch out their healthspan by working on the issues that put their health the most at risk.

New Wave is produced by Snack Labs. It is narrated Taylor MacGillivary and written by Haeley DiRisio and Taylor MacGillivary. New Wave is edited by, Jeremie Saunders and Taylor MacGillivary from Snack Labs. Music and sound design is by Donovan Morgan. Find out more about Snack Labs at www.wearesnack.io

This series is brought to you by Life Sciences Nova Scotia. LSNS is fuelling innovation and commercial success of the life sciences sector in Nova Scotia by amplifying the ambition of founders and visionaries who aim to change the world through the commercialization of game-changing ideas. Learn more about them at www.lifesciencesnovascotia.ca

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If you've ever been referred to a medical specialist, you probably waited a very...long...time. Waiting to see specialists is a bottleneck in the Canadian healthcare system that is crippling it from the bottom up, but there's one Nova Scotian company who's determined to help solve it. Virtual Hallway is a software platform that connects primary care providers to specialists across the vast spetrum of medical specialties, creating medical solutions for people in a week, instead of 18 months.

New Wave is produced by Snack Labs. It is narrated Taylor MacGillivary and written by Haeley DiRisio and Taylor MacGillivary. New Wave is edited by, Jeremie Saunders and Taylor MacGillivary from Snack Labs. Music and sound design is by Donovan Morgan. Find out more about Snack Labs at www.wearesnack.io

This series is brought to you by Life Sciences Nova Scotia. LSNS is fuelling innovation and commercial success of the life sciences sector in Nova Scotia by amplifying the ambition of founders and visionaries who aim to change the world through the commercialization of game-changing ideas. Learn more about them at www.lifesciencesnovascotia.ca

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Orthopaedic surgery has made leaps and bounds in the 20th and 21st centuries, but the surgical solutions for one of the most common shoulder injuries continues to fall short for patients who rely on them. That injury is called a Massive Irepperable Rotator Cuff Tear. This episode of New Wave explores the innovations of a Nova Scotia company, Reach Orthopaedics, that is on a mission to revolutionize the treatment of MIRCT's with their proprietary implant. It's aim is to end that choice that patients must make between a surgical option that lasts versus a surgical option that restores function, finally giving them, the best of both worlds.

New Wave is produced by Snack Labs. It is narrated Taylor MacGillivary and written by Haeley DiRisio and Taylor MacGillivary. New Wave is edited by, Jeremie Saunders and Taylor MacGillivary from Snack Labs. Music and sound design is by Donovan Morgan. Find out more about Snack Labs at www.wearesnack.io

This series is brought to you by Life Sciences Nova Scotia. LSNS is fuelling innovation and commercial success of the life sciences sector in Nova Scotia by amplifying the ambition of founders and visionaries who aim to change the world through the commercialization of game-changing ideas. Learn more about them at www.lifesciencesnovascotia.ca

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Are the two most dominate meal replacement drinks in the world...actually good for you? On this week's episode, we're diving into, Sperri, a purpose driven nutrition company from Nova Scotia, their mission to disrupt a global duopoly, reduce costs for healthcare systems, and provide people and patients in need the right ingredients, and the right nutrition, to get better.

New Wave is produced by Snack Labs. It is narrated Taylor MacGillivary and written by Haeley DiRisio and Taylor MacGillivary. New Wave is edited by, Jeremie Saunders and Taylor MacGillivary from Snack Labs. Music and sound design is by Donovan Morgan. Find out more about Snack Labs at www.wearesnack.io

This series is brought to you by Life Sciences Nova Scotia. LSNS is fuelling innovation and commercial success of the life sciences sector in Nova Scotia by amplifying the ambition of founders and visionaries who aim to change the world through the commercialization of game-changing ideas. Learn more about them at www.lifesciencesnovascotia.ca

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Could a pocket-sized device revolutionize hospital safety? Imagine an IV that communicates with doctors, preventing potentially life-threatening errors. In this captivating episode of New Wave, we dive into the innovative world of FIVAmed, a small but ambitious Nova Scotian company that's reshaping IV therapy safety.

Join host Taylor MacGillivary as we explore the game-changing technology behind FIVAmed's clip-on gadget. Discover how this ingenious device not only prevents air embolisms—a rare but devastating complication—but also ensures precise drug delivery, potentially transforming patient care in hospitals worldwide.

From the device's origin story to its cutting-edge features, we unpack how FIVAmed is addressing critical issues in IV therapy. Learn about the challenges of gravity-fed IVs, the implications of drug over- and underdosing, and how this innovative technology could provide an extra layer of safety even alongside existing infusion pumps.

This episode offers a fascinating glimpse into the intersection of medical innovation and entrepreneurship, showcasing how a small team from Nova Scotia is tackling a global healthcare challenge. Whether you're a healthcare professional, a tech enthusiast, or simply curious about the future of patient safety, this episode promises insights that will change how you think about hospital care.

Tune in to New Wave for a story of innovation, perseverance, and the potential to save lives—one IV at a time.

New Wave is produced by Snack Labs. It is narrated by Taylor MacGillivary and written by Haeley DiRisio and Taylor MacGillivary. New Wave is edited by Jeremie Saunders and Taylor MacGillivary from Snack Labs. Music and sound design is by Donovan Morgan. Find out more about Snack Labs at www.wearesnack.io

This series is brought to you by Life Sciences Nova Scotia. LSNS is fueling innovation and commercial success of the life sciences sector in Nova Scotia by amplifying the ambition of founders and visionaries who aim to change the world through the commercialization of game-changing ideas. Learn more about them at www.lifesciencesnovascotia.ca

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What is polymorphism? And what does it have to do with a crucial HIV/AIDS treatment that pulled from the shelves in the late 90s, and a Nova Scotia company, Solid State Pharma, that is empowering pharmaceutical companies across the globe to make the most stable and accessible products possible? In today's episode of New Wave, find out how the crystal structure of drug compounds lead to optimal performance in the patients that need them, and how Solid State Pharma's talented team of scientists make it happen.

New Wave is produced by Snack Labs. It is narrated Taylor MacGillivary and written by Haeley DiRisio and Taylor MacGillivary. New Wave is edited by, Jeremie Saunders and Taylor MacGillivary from Snack Labs. Music and sound design is by Donovan Morgan. Find out more about Snack Labs at www.wearesnack.io.

This series is brought to you by Life Sciences Nova Scotia. LSNS is fuelling innovation and commercial success of the life sciences sector in Nova Scotia by amplifying the ambition of founders and visionaries who aim to change the world through the commercialization of game-changing ideas. Learn more about them at www.lifesciencesnovascotia.ca.

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Aruna revolution is a company that is changing the face of menstrual products across the globe. Every year in North America alone, 20 billion menstrual products end up in landfills, where they breakdown into microplastics that poison the earth and the people on it. Aruna Revolution has created the first truly compostable menstrual pad, with an innovative manufacturing process that allows them to leverage useful waste prodcuts and create a product used by billions that will help stop the polluting of our planet, while saving the pad users themselves in the process.

New Wave is produced by Snack Labs. It is narrated Taylor MacGillivary and written by Haeley DiRisio and Taylor MacGillivary. New Wave is edited by, Jeremie Saunders and Taylor MacGillivary from Snack Labs. Music and sound design is by Donovan Morgan. Find out more about Snack Labs at www.wearesnack.io

This series is brought to you by Life Sciences Nova Scotia. LSNS is fueling innovation and commercial success of the life sciences sector in Nova Scotia by amplifying the ambition of founders and visionaries who aim to change the world through the commercialization of game-changing ideas. Learn more about them at www.lifesciencesnovascotia.ca

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Get ready for an exciting new season of New Wave, where we continue to explore the groundbreaking innovations emerging from Nova Scotia’s thriving life sciences sector. This season, we'll take you even deeper into the world of health and technology, showcasing how local innovators are tackling global challenges with bold, forward-thinking solutions.

From cutting-edge materials to revolutionary approaches in biotechnology, Season 2 offers a behind-the-scenes look at the minds shaping our future. These stories of courageous innovation and relentless problem-solving highlight the incredible impact Nova Scotia is making on the world stage.

Join us as we embark on this journey of discovery. Season 2 of New Wave launches September 18th, wherever you get your podcasts.

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At the heart of every industry sector is a very important thread. Where is the money?

In the season finale of New Wave, we’re peeling back the curtain on an essential thread that weaves its way through all of the companies that we’ve explored throughout this series. Investment.

Peter Hickey shows up in just about every corner of the Life Sciences sector in Nova Scotia, helping companies find investment. Through a grassroots investment community that he and Neil Smith have grown over the years, they’re now formalizing it with the founding of SUMS. Helping companies with corporate governance and instilling trust in investors is the name of the game. Through a web platform that gives investors information typically reserved for publicly traded investments, SUMS is galvanizing the investment community in Nova Scotia, helping the Life Sciences sector thrive.

Learn more about SUMS at www.sumscapital.com

Peter Hickey is the co-founder of SUMS and has been involved in several successful life sciences companies in Nova Scotia. You can visit his LinkedIn at www.linkedin.com/in/peterghickey/

Dr. Neil Smith is the co-founder of SUMS and also an Otolaryngologist Head & Neck Surgeon, as well as the founder of The Snore Shop. Visit his LinkedIn profile at www.linkedin.com/in/drneilsmith/

New Wave is produced by Snack Labs. It is narrated and written by Taylor MacGillivary and edited by Brian Stever, Jeremie Saunders and Taylor MacGillivary from Snack Labs. Music by Tom Fox and sound design by Donovan Morgan. Find out more about Snack Labs at www.wearesnack.io

This series is brought to you by Life Sciences Nova Scotia. LSNS is fueling innovation and commercial success of the life sciences sector in Nova Scotia by amplifying the ambition of founders and visionaries who aim to change the world through the commercialization of game-changing ideas. Learn more about them at www.lifesciencesnovascotia.ca

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