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  • A futuristic smartwatch displaying biometric data on its screen, set against a glowing blue background with abstract graphs. Bold text reads "Where's my Cortisol-Sensing Watch?" in a mix of grey, purple, and black fonts.

    Bio Break: Why Don’t We Have a Cortisol-Sensing Wearable Yet?

    Nick and Joris tackle a question many tech and health enthusiasts have wondered for years: Where is my cortisol-sensing smartwatch? Nick shares a nostalgic story of reading about futuristic wearable technology in Popular Mechanics as a child — devices that would one day monitor biomarkers like cortisol to track stress and overall health. Now, decades later, he and Joris break down why such a wearable device still hasn't become a reality.

  • A close-up of a lateral flow test with a dropper releasing a liquid sample into the test well. The background features a blurred whiteboard with scientific diagrams. Bold text on the image reads "Big Pivot: From LDT to Lateral Flow," emphasizing the transition from lab-developed tests (LDT) to rapid lateral flow diagnostics.

    Bio Break: How to Successfully Pivot in Medical Device Development

    In the world of medical device development, unexpected challenges often lead to critical product pivots. In this episode of Bio Break, Nick and Joris discuss one of the most dramatic pivots they've encountered—transforming a lab-developed test (LDT) into a lateral flow assay to expand its market reach.

  • Alt text: A promotional graphic from StarFish Medical featuring the title "Pre-Clinical Lessons We Wish We’d Known" in bold purple and lavender text. Below the title are headshots of three team members: Joris van der Heijden (Concept Development Lead), Paul Hulme (Human Factors Engineer), and Nick Allan (Bio Services Manager), with their names and titles displayed above each photo. The StarFish Medical logo is placed in the top left corner.

    Pre-Clinical Lessons We Wish We’d Known

    Pre-clinical studies and early-stage trials are some of the most challenging — and expensive — milestones in medical device development. Yet, many teams encounter avoidable setbacks that could have been prevented with strategic foresight and practical lessons learned from experience.

  • Two men sit at a table in a discussion, with one holding a frozen soda can. The background features a whiteboard with faint writing, and snowflake graphics are scattered around the image. The text overlay reads, "The Science of Freezing Cells" in bold black and purple letters.

    Bio Break: The Science of Cryopreservation

    Cryopreservation is essential in biological research, regenerative medicine, and stem cell therapies. But freezing biological materials isn’t as simple as placing them in a freezer. Nick and Joris dive into this fascinating process in this episode of Bio Break, using a real-world example—Nick’s frozen beverage can, which burst due to water expansion.

  • Two men sit at a table discussing glucose monitors, with the text "How Glucose Monitors Really Work" overlaid on the image. One man gestures while speaking, and both have coffee mugs labeled with their names. The background features a whiteboard with blurred writing.

    Bio Break: Understanding Continuous Glucose Monitors

    Continuous glucose monitors (CGMs) are revolutionizing how people track blood sugar levels in real time. But how do they work, and where exactly do they measure glucose? Nick and Joris explore the science behind CGMs, explaining the difference between blood glucose monitoring and interstitial fluid measurement.

  • Two men sit at a table discussing the science behind freeze-drying. One of them holds a jar of freeze-dried coffee, illustrating the topic. The text overlay reads "The Science Behind Freeze Drying" in bold letters. A whiteboard with diagrams is visible in the background, reinforcing the technical discussion.

    Bio Break: The Science of Freeze-Drying

    Nick and Joris dive into the fascinating world of freeze-drying, exploring how this process extends shelf life and maintains the integrity of various products—including reagents used in in vitro diagnostics and even instant coffee!

  • Two men, Nick and Joris, are seated at a table, engaged in a discussion. Both are wearing checkered shirts and have coffee mugs with their names on them. The background features a whiteboard with faint blue writing. The text overlay reads "Imaging for Targeted Drug Delivery" in bold, purple and black letters. The setting resembles a laboratory or office environment.

    Bio Break: Real-Time Imaging for Targeted Drug Delivery

    In this episode of Bio Break, Nick and Joris discuss the fascinating world of real-time imaging for targeted drug delivery. When delivering drugs to precise locations in the body, how do we ensure they reach the right spot? The answer lies in medical imaging technologies such as MRI, CT, and ultrasound, which play a crucial role in guiding complex drug delivery devices.

  • Two professionals discussing strategies for repurposing medical devices into new market sectors, sitting at a table with mugs featuring their names (Nick and Joris) and a star logo. The background is a blurred office or laboratory setting. The overlay text reads, 'New Markets Ahead! Repurposing Medical Devices,' in bold purple and black fonts, emphasizing innovation and market expansion.

    Bio Break: Strategies for Expanding Market Reach

    Nick and Joris explore the fascinating world of repurposing existing medical device technologies for new market sectors. As engineers and innovators, we often focus on creating brand-new solutions, but what about leveraging tried-and-true technologies to expand into untapped markets? This strategy not only opens doors to new revenue streams but also maximizes the potential of existing innovations.

  • Two professionals engaged in a discussion at a wooden table in a laboratory setting, with the text 'How to Target Drug Delivery' prominently displayed above them. One participant wears a plaid shirt, while the other dons a checkered shirt, and both have coffee mugs featuring their names. The background showcases a blurred laboratory environment, adding a professional and scientific atmosphere to the scene.

    Bio Break: How to Ensure Targeted Drug Delivery Hits the Right Spot

    In this episode of Bio Break, Nick Allan and Joris van der Heijden tackle the fascinating challenge of targeted drug delivery. When administering drugs to specific areas in the body, how can we be certain they reach the intended target? Nick shares an exciting example involving an intranasal device designed to deliver drugs precisely to the olfactory cleft—an area located between the eyes.