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2017 was a wonderful year! We met so many amazing people from around the world, built partnerships, collaborations and lifelong friendships.
As we enter 2018, here’s 17 interesting stories, events, milestones and pictures that absolutely made the year that was 2017!
Highlight #1
We opened the year with a bang! UE LifeSciences won the "Top Innovator Award" at the 2017 Accenture HealthTech Innovation Challenge. Watch the winning pitch by our CTO, Matthew Campisi Here.
Highlight #2
We cleared additional regulatory barriers for iBreastExam by receiving the critical CE Mark and WHO-GMP certification! Download the latest regulatory docket here.
Highlight #3
BBC World News' crew from the CLICK show, flew down to Mumbai and created a TV segment to tell the world why we are doing, what we are doing and how! Watch the video segment here.
Highlight #4
Kuala Lumpur. We just got a new address in the heart of South-East Asia! As the CEO of ASEAN operations, Mr. Madhukumar will be leading our efforts from Malaysia.
You may send flowers to him at UE LifeSciences, B1-1-3A, Solaris Dutamas 1, Jalan Dutamas 1, 50480 Kuala Lumpur! P+60 3 62064996, E info@uelifesciences.com
Highlight #5
Not only did we present iBreastExam at the 3rd Global Medical Devices Symposium organized by the World Health Organization, we had the privilege to interact with health officials, CSR managers, NGOs and several innovators from around the world.
Highlight #6
iBreastExam launches in Myanmar! We received the Myanmar FDA approval and with the support of our distribution partners, we started the work to engage with several Private and Governmental organizations.
Highlight #7
iBreastExam launches in Mexico! UE LifeSciences and our incredible distribution partners received COFEPRIS approval in record time. Together, we are super excited to now engage with the key leading institutions across Mexico to bring the access of early detection to it's women citizens.
Highlight #8
With the incredible energy and entrepreneurial vision of Ms. Nita Bhagat, Village Imaging has made an unwavering commitment to make early detection accessible, affordable and scalable in Botswana. We are so proud to announce this collaboration!
Highlight #9
It was absolute pleasure to have the opportunity to showcase our work to Mr. Bill Gates! Our Founder, Mihir Shah had an insightful chat with Mr. Gates at the India Philanthropy Initiative.
Highlight #10
UE LifeSciences grabbed the coveted Global Social Innovation Award from Bayer Foundation with over 42,000 votes from around the world!
Bayer Foundation unveiled "The Beauty of Impact" book at the World Health Summit, which amongst other stellar innovations, features iBreastExam.
Highlight #11
We have an App! After months of grueling effort, we've finally released the iBreastExam app on the Android OS platform. The app will make iBreastExam furthermore accessible and affordable to scale globally.
Highlight #12
It was our pleasure and a privilege to see this happen! Out of hundreds of innovations, iBreastExam was selected by NITI Aayog for an exclusive presentation to India's PM Mr. Modi and Ms. Ivanka Trump at the 2017 GES.
Highlight #13
We forged a major partnership with GE Healthcare! Think of it as David and Goliath joining forces... to fight breast cancer.
Highlight #14
UE LifeSciences was featured on two interesting platforms, each offering a way to learn more about our work.
- Video interview of our founder & CEO, Mihir Shah on "Leaders of Tomorrow" by ET Now.
- Article by Economic Times Rise as featured in the "50 Hot Startups to watch out for in 2018"
Highlight #15
With unbelievable support from Dr. Romeu Domingues and Dr. Maurício Magalhães Costa, we were able to do some incredible work in Brazil!
Highlight #16
Ultimately it's all about the impact. Here are the figures for 2017:
Highlight #17
Individual commitment to a group effort - that is what makes a team work, a company work, a society work, a civilization work. -Vince Lombardi