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Ben Hwang

Finding Genius Podcast

Pharma Intelligence Podcasts

Live Long and Master Aging

Quantified Health, Wellness & Aging

FutureTech Podcast

More Intelligent Tomorrow: a DataRobot Podcast

Ardy Arianpour

Tom Stubbs

Eric Boduch

David Korsunsky

Jo Bhakdi

Brianna Stubbs

Albert Liu

Wei-Shin Lai

Lynelle Schneeberg

Andrew Farina

Carlos R. Ponce

Iliyan Iliev

Jonathan Parker

Alessandra Sussulini

Brian McCarthy

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Ben Hwang discusses how injectable biosensors will flip the healthcare equation on its head and his journey from Dodger bat boy to CEO.

Ben Hwang discusses how injectable biosensors will flip the healthcare equation on its head and his journey from Dodger bat boy to CEO.

When AI Gets Under Your Skin - Ben Hwang

The body’s response to a foreign element is powerful and effective—just consider how it feels to get even a tiny splinter; within hours the skin around it becomes red and painful, and if it’s not eventually removed, your body will enclose it with tissue so that it can’t invade your body any further. In almost every situation, this response is invaluable and life-saving, but that’s not so when it comes to biochemical sensors capable of analyzing real-time data. Due to the body’s protective response, biochemical sensors that are currently on the market don’t last longer than a few days or weeks, meaning they must be replaced often. This not only drives up the amount of work you have to do but also means you have to pay a lot more for your personal biochemical data. Profusa is a company that has developed a product that’s changing all of this, giving individuals an affordable, convenient, and painless way to obtain biochemical data that can be used for diagnostic purposes by a physician. How does it work? CEO of Profusa, Ben Hwang, joins the podcast to explain the details of how the Profusa sensor was developed, how it functions in the body, and why it’s been so successful thus far. By pressing play, you will learn about all of this and more, including:  How the Profusa sensor overcomes the body’s foreign body response, which allows it to remain in the body for years What biochemical the Profusa sensor is currently able to detect, and which biochemicals it will be able to detect in the near future How the Profusa technology can be developed further   Visit https://profusa.com/ for more info.

The body’s response to a foreign element is powerful and effective—just consider how it feels to get even a tiny splinter; within hours the skin around it becomes red and painful, and if it’s not eventually removed, your body will enclose it with tissue so that it can’t invade your body any further. In almost every situation, this response is invaluable and life-saving, but that’s not so when it comes to biochemical sensors capable of analyzing real-time data. Due to the body’s protective response, biochemical sensors that are currently on the market don’t last longer than a few days or weeks, meaning they must be replaced often. This not only drives up the amount of work you have to do but also means you have to pay a lot more for your personal biochemical data. Profusa is a company that has developed a product that’s changing all of this, giving individuals an affordable, convenient, and painless way to obtain biochemical data that can be used for diagnostic purposes by a physician. How does it work? CEO of Profusa, Ben Hwang, joins the podcast to explain the details of how the Profusa sensor was developed, how it functions in the body, and why it’s been so successful thus far. By pressing play, you will learn about all of this and more, including: <ul> <li>How the Profusa sensor overcomes the body’s foreign body response, which allows it to remain in the body for years</li> <li>What biochemical the Profusa sensor is currently able to detect, and which biochemicals it will be able to detect in the near future</li> <li>How the Profusa technology can be developed further</li> </ul> Visit <a href="https://profusa.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://profusa.com/</a> for more info.

An Affordable and Painless Real-Time Biochemical Data Sensor—Ben Hwang—Profusa

Most of us go to the doctor about once a year, or at least we should in order to get a routine check-up and some blood tests done. This visit allows for an important dialogue about our health, including information about our biochemistry such as how much sodium, potassium, or glucose is in our system at the time of the appointment. However, it can be hard to keep up with the changes the doctor recommends because it’s easy to forget about them when life seems to get in the way. What if there was a way to monitor your own personal biochemistry in real-time? You had a salad for lunch instead of a donut, and you went for a walk after work instead of sitting on the couch; if you could get the biochemical data associated with those lifestyle changes in real-time, you might be more likely to continue implementing healthful changes and paying attention to the way your body responds to different stimuli. Until now, the technology that would allow for this simply hasn’t existed. On today’s episode, CEO of Profusa, Ben Hwang, talks about a new and affordable technology that puts the power of biochemical data in the hands of the user. Unlike other biochemical sensors that don’t last longer than a couple of days or weeks, the Profusa sensor can last for years, which means it’s affordable and more convenient for you. Interested in learning more? Tune in to discover:  How the Profusa sensor overcomes the body’s foreign body response, which allows it to remain in the body for years What iochemical the Profusa sensor is currently able to detect, and which biochemicals it will be able to detect in the near future How the Profusa technology can be developed further   Learn more at https://profusa.com/.

Most of us go to the doctor about once a year, or at least we should in order to get a routine check-up and some blood tests done. This visit allows for an important dialogue about our health, including information about our biochemistry such as how much sodium, potassium, or glucose is in our system at the time of the appointment. However, it can be hard to keep up with the changes the doctor recommends because it’s easy to forget about them when life seems to get in the way. What if there was a way to monitor your own personal biochemistry in real-time? You had a salad for lunch instead of a donut, and you went for a walk after work instead of sitting on the couch; if you could get the biochemical data associated with those lifestyle changes in real-time, you might be more likely to continue implementing healthful changes and paying attention to the way your body responds to different stimuli. Until now, the technology that would allow for this simply hasn’t existed. On today’s episode, CEO of Profusa, Ben Hwang, talks about a new and affordable technology that puts the power of biochemical data in the hands of the user. Unlike other biochemical sensors that don’t last longer than a couple of days or weeks, the Profusa sensor can last for years, which means it’s affordable and more convenient for you. Interested in learning more? Tune in to discover: <ul> <li>How the Profusa sensor overcomes the body’s foreign body response, which allows it to remain in the body for years</li> <li>What iochemical the Profusa sensor is currently able to detect, and which biochemicals it will be able to detect in the near future</li> <li>How the Profusa technology can be developed further</li> </ul> Learn more at <a href="https://profusa.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://profusa.com/</a>.

The Power of Your Real-Time Biochemical Data—Ben Hwang—Profusa

In this eighth episode, Ben Hwang, Chairman &amp; CEO of Profusa, provides an overview of injectable biosensors. He explains that the technology enables a model akin to getting a blood test every few seconds of our life (rather than only every few years when sick). Read the transcript He predicts that this “unlocked stream of biochemistry data” will become married to other data (e.g. our voice patterns) to provide a panoramic view of our health and wellbeing. Topics we discussed in this episode  Continuous, realtime measurement of an individual’s biochemistry Injectable biosensors Biosensor components Solving the ‘foreign-body response’ Blood chemistries that can and can’t be measured in the interstitial fluid Three stages of the sensor Achieving calibration with heterogeneity of tissue Putting multiple chemistries on one single sensor (multiplexing) Episodic measurements taken by a clinician every few years vs realtime direct measurements Changing towards a proactive (forward looking) rather than rear-view looking measurement of blood chemistry Achieving a product cost similar to the price of a Netflix subscription Empowering individuals to be able to make healthcare decisions and decisions about their wellbeing Impacting how insurance companies, healthcare providers etc. think about keeping a population or individual healthy The extent to which today’s medical practitioner will remain as intermediaries The economic need to move to prevention Ambition to touch a billion people Marrying biochemical data to other data such as voice (tones, word pattern), pollen count, activity level etc. Being able to predict and monitor many more biomarkers than the ones we actually have to measure Forthcoming CE and FDA approval Multiyear measurement of glucose in realtime The majority of the population will one day have implantable biosensors for continuous long-term monitoring of blood chemistries  Show links  Profusa Website ‘Fluid compartments’ Wikipedia Entry ‘Foreign body granuloma’ Wikipedia Entry Bloodcalculator.com Website

In this eighth episode, Ben Hwang, Chairman &amp; CEO of Profusa, provides an overview of injectable biosensors. He explains that the technology enables a model akin to getting a blood test every few seconds of our life (rather than only every few years when sick). <a href="https://blog.hyperwellbeing.com/008-ben-hwang-injectable-biosensors/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Read the transcript</a> He predicts that this “unlocked stream of biochemistry data” will become married to other data (e.g. our voice patterns) to provide a panoramic view of our health and wellbeing. <h5>Topics we discussed in this episode</h5> <ul> <li>Continuous, realtime measurement of an individual’s biochemistry</li> <li>Injectable biosensors</li> <li>Biosensor components</li> <li>Solving the ‘foreign-body response’</li> <li>Blood chemistries that can and can’t be measured in the interstitial fluid</li> <li>Three stages of the sensor</li> <li>Achieving calibration with heterogeneity of tissue</li> <li>Putting multiple chemistries on one single sensor (multiplexing)</li> <li>Episodic measurements taken by a clinician every few years vs realtime direct measurements</li> <li>Changing towards a proactive (forward looking) rather than rear-view looking measurement of blood chemistry</li> <li>Achieving a product cost similar to the price of a Netflix subscription</li> <li>Empowering individuals to be able to make healthcare decisions and decisions about their wellbeing</li> <li>Impacting how insurance companies, healthcare providers etc. think about keeping a population or individual healthy</li> <li>The extent to which today’s medical practitioner will remain as intermediaries</li> <li>The economic need to move to prevention</li> <li>Ambition to touch a billion people</li> <li>Marrying biochemical data to other data such as voice (tones, word pattern), pollen count, activity level etc.</li> <li>Being able to predict and monitor many more biomarkers than the ones we actually have to measure</li> <li>Forthcoming CE and FDA approval</li> <li>Multiyear measurement of glucose in realtime</li> <li>The majority of the population will one day have implantable biosensors for continuous long-term monitoring of blood chemistries</li> </ul> <h5>Show links</h5> <ul> <li><a href="https://profusa.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Profusa Website</a></li> <li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fluid_compartments" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">‘Fluid compartments’ Wikipedia Entry</a></li> <li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Foreign_body_granuloma" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">‘Foreign body granuloma’ Wikipedia Entry</a></li> <li><a href="https://home.bloodcalculator.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Bloodcalculator.com Website</a></li></ul>

Injectable Biosensors – EP08: Ben Hwang (Profusa)

Ben Hwang is the chairman and CEO of Profusa, a San Francisco-based biotechnology company, that is developing micro sensors to monitor body chemistry. A former management consultant, Ben earned his MA and PhD in biology from the Johns Hopkins University. He has worked in a variety of biotech roles and is dedicated to developing technology that promotes good health and longevity. Profusa (@profusaInc) is on a mission is to make the inner workings of our bodies more accessible. The goal, using micro sensors, is to gather information about internal biochemical changes, in real time. The 3 to 5 mm long sensors are designed to be compatible with the body’s tissues for long-term monitoring. They collect data, transmitted to external devices, providing a stream of information for long-term health and wellness. Ben Hwang spoke to LLAMA host, Peter Bowes, at TEDMED in California.FlexBeam red light therapyRecharge Health is offering LLAMA listeners an $80.00 discount on the purchase of FlexBeam, the wearable red light therapy device which targets key parts of the body to improve sleep, treat injuries and sooth aches and pains associated with aging.  Use code LLAMA at checkout- DoNotAgeDoNotAge.org is offering listeners to LLAMA a 10% discount on its range of products – NAD boosters, Sirtuin activators, senolytics and more.  Any health queries can be answered by emailing the team at hello@donotage.orgUse the code LLAMA at checkout. -Support the showThe Live Long and Master Aging (LLAMA) podcast, a HealthSpan Media LLC production, shares ideas but does not offer medical advice. If you have health concerns of any kind, or you are considering adopting a new diet or exercise regime, you should consult your doctor.

Ben Hwang is the chairman and CEO of Profusa, a San Francisco-based biotechnology company, that is developing micro sensors to monitor body chemistry. A former management consultant, Ben earned his MA and PhD in biology from the Johns Hopkins University. He has worked in a variety of biotech roles and is dedicated to developing technology that promotes good health and longevity. Profusa (@profusaInc) is on a mission is to make the inner workings of our bodies more accessible. The goal, using micro sensors, is to gather information about internal biochemical changes, in real time. The 3 to 5 mm long sensors are designed to be compatible with the body’s tissues for long-term monitoring. They collect data, transmitted to external devices, providing a stream of information for long-term health and wellness. Ben Hwang spoke to LLAMA host, Peter Bowes, at TEDMED in California.<a href="https://tinyurl.com/bd7a7nsd" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">FlexBeam red light therapy</a> <a href="https://tinyurl.com/bd7a7nsd" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Recharge Health</a> is offering LLAMA listeners an $80.00 discount on the purchase of FlexBeam, the wearable red light therapy device which targets key parts of the body to improve sleep, treat injuries and sooth aches and pains associated with aging.   <a href="https://tinyurl.com/bd7a7nsd" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Use code LLAMA at checkout</a> - <a href="https://donotage.org/ref/LLAMA/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">DoNotAge DoNotAge.org</a> is offering listeners to LLAMA a 10% discount on its range of products – NAD boosters, Sirtuin activators, senolytics and more.  Any health queries can be answered by emailing the team at hello@donotage.org <a href="https://donotage.org/ref/LLAMA/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Use the code LLAMA at checkout</a>.  -<a href="https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=K2D52DAP957MA" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">Support the show</a>The Live Long and Master Aging (LLAMA) podcast, a HealthSpan Media LLC production, shares ideas but does not offer medical advice. If you have health concerns of any kind, or you are considering adopting a new diet or exercise regime, you should consult your doctor.