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Michael Bidu, CEO of MYND Therapeutics, spoke at the Canadian Obesity Summit in Whistler, BC. MYND is a digital therapeutics company focusing on behavioral and mental health in addressing overweight and obesity. Bidu's talk covered topics like digital health, immersive technologies, and the role of consumers in driving change. He emphasized the need for technology-driven solutions to improve access to care and deliver better health outcomes.
MYND Therapeutics conducted an 8-week study involving overweight and obese women to assess the acceptance and usability of their MYNDSET MVP app. Impressively, over 80% of participants found the app easy to use. Additionally, more than 60% of participants reported weight loss during the study. The program utilizes virtual and augmented reality to deliver personalized Cognitive Behaviour Therapy for behavior change and weight loss. MYND Therapeutics aims to revolutionize healthcare by improving access, affordability, and outcomes for their customers.
Nex Cubed's virtual Digital Health Showcase and Demo Day celebrated the graduation of six Canadian Digital Health Cohort Companies, who raised over $14.2M and served thousands of customers. MYND Therapeutics showcased its virtual health platform, MYNDSET, during the event. Michael Bidu, Founder and CEO of MYND, expressed gratitude to Nex Cubed's advisors and Canadian consulates for their support. Nex Cubed empowers startups and facilitates the development of frontier tech companies. MYND Therapeutics focuses on customer-centric digital therapies using immersive technologies.
MYND Therapeutics has received a grant from Unity Technologies to test their obesity and weight management digital therapeutic. The grant aims to improve access for African American and Hispanic women in Houston. MYND participated in the SoCal Tech Highway Telehealth program and uses augmented reality and virtual reality for their customer-centric digital therapies. The pilot is scheduled to start on March 1st, 2022. Visit myndtx.com for more information.
Nex Cubed has partnered with the Government of Canada to launch the SoCal Tech Highway Digital Health Program. The program supports Canadian digital health startups interested in expanding to the US market. Selected startups receive workshops and guidance from industry executives to navigate the complex healthcare industry in the US. Nex Cubed has a distinguished Advisory Team and Digital Health Investor Advisory Board to support the companies. The program aims to accelerate the growth and impact of innovative digital health solutions. A virtual demo day will be held on April 14th, 2021.
MYND Therapeutics Inc. has been selected for the SoCal Tech Highway - Telehealth program, a three-month initiative by the Department of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development. The program aims to accelerate the growth of Canadian telehealth SMEs in Southern California. MYND Therapeutics is thrilled to explore market opportunities and learn about the US healthcare system, focusing on digital therapeutics for conditions like obesity and mental health. As a purpose-driven digital health company, MYND utilizes immersive technologies to provide customer-centric and effective therapies. For more information, visit myndtx.com.