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  • A laboratory scene featuring a glass Erlenmeyer flask filled with bright green liquid placed on a table against a dark background. Bold text on the left reads, “He drank Bacteria!?” in large gray and purple letters, adding a sense of curiosity and intrigue.

    Bio Break: Groundbreaking Discoveries in Infectious Disease

    In this episode of Bio Break, Nick shares one of his favorite discoveries in the world of infectious disease research — the groundbreaking discovery of Helicobacter pylori and its role in causing peptic ulcers. This fascinating story showcases how persistence, scientific curiosity, and innovative thinking can lead to discoveries that reshape medical science.

  • A close-up image of a hand drawing on a whiteboard with a marker, illustrating a brainstorming or planning session. Bold text on the left reads 'Cost to develop Medical Device' with the word 'develop' highlighted in purple. The image conveys the concept of medical device development costs and design planning.

    Bio Break: How much does it cost to develop a medical device?

    What are the real costs of developing a medical device? In this episode of Bio Break, Nick and Joris dive into one of the most frequently asked questions they hear from clients: How much does it cost to develop a medical device?

  • 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.

  • Female professional doctor showing medical test result explaining prescription using digital tablet app visiting senior woman patient at home sitting on sofa. Elderly people healthcare tech concept

    Interesting 2025 Medtech Trends

    Predicting the trends of a new year is always interesting and a bit unpredictable. We asked our medical device design and development professionals to submit their most interesting medtech trends for 2025 and the reasoning behind their prediction. The results were surprisingly focused on two major trends: Home Healthcare and Wearable Devices. Within these categories, several technologies were identified including edge computing, IoT, and connected devices. In no particular ranking, here are our 2025 predictions:  

  • 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!