What they call their work
What they do
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Biomedical Research and Innovation 1 activity
- Conducting research on pediatric heart failure therapies and devicesConducts long-term research and development of technologies and therapies for congenital and acquired heart failure in children, including extensive pre-clinical testing demonstrating the safety, performance, and biocompatibility of the PediaFlow device.
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Pediatric Medical Care and Research Support 1 activity
- Funding external research for pediatric heart failure technologiesFunds and coordinates external research to develop medical solutions and therapies for pediatric heart failure, including supporting FDA approval efforts for new technologies such as the PediaFlow device.
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Uncategorized 2 activities
- Development and clinical advancement of the PediaFlow pediatric heart-assist deviceDeveloped and advanced the PediaFlow, a miniaturized implantable maglev heart pump for infants and young children with congenital or acquired heart failure, as a bridge to recovery or transplant. Conducted over 15 years of research, pre-clinical testing, and nine years of device-specific research, including optimization for low-cost manufacturing and development of clinical accessories. Established manufacturing infrastructure and initiated wider-scale clinical testing.
- Providing family support resources for pediatric heart failure careProvides resources to families of children with heart failure to support shared decision-making with healthcare providers and preparation for lifestyle adjustments related to treatment and device use.
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Who they work with
- Cornell University Partner — Collaborates with Heart Hope for Kids on the development of implantable heart-assist devices for infants.
- FDA Government — Seeks FDA approval for medical technologies developed or funded by the organization.
- University of Pittsburgh Partner — Conducted nine years of PediaFlow research and development
How they approach the work
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- Home-Based Bridge to Transplant 8 orgsmethodology: home-based_bridge_to_transplantBy using miniaturized, portable heart-assist devices, children with severe heart failure can await transplant or recover outside of hospital settings, because enabling family integration and normal development improves quality of life and clinical outcomes.shared approach: Research-Focused Medical Advancement →
- Pediatric-Specific Medical Device Innovation 8 orgsmethodology: pediatric-specific_medical_device_designBy designing implantable heart-assist technologies specifically for infants and children, we improve clinical outcomes and device compatibility, because adult-sized devices are ineffective and often harmful in pediatric patients.shared approach: Research-Focused Medical Advancement →
- Research-Driven Medical Advancement 8 orgsmethodology: research coordination and fundingBy funding and coordinating external research and development, we accelerate innovation in pediatric heart failure treatment, because centralized support for medical technology development overcomes market and scale barriers in rare pediatric conditions.shared approach: Research-Focused Medical Advancement →