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HealthSpan LabCommercialize Digital Health and Med Tech Innovations—with Romy Benninga, MSc, BCMASWhy do so many groundbreaking health tech innovations struggle to reach the market—and the patients who need them most?And just as importantly: what kind of healthcare future lies ahead of us?To close out Season 2 of The HealthSpan Lab, I invited Romy Benninga, MSc, BCMAS, to help unpack the complex journey from scientific discovery to real-world impact—and explore the innovations shaping the future of care.Romy brings a rare 360° perspective, with hands-on experience in R&D, Medical Affairs, and business development across Switzerland, the UK, EU, and the US.2025-05-0543 minHealthSpan LabSmartphone Health Screening: Using Voice, Face, and Eye Data for Preventive Care – with Filippo Nigro, Co-founder of YOU(th)In this episode, Filippo Nigro, co-founder of YOU(th), joins us to explore how AI-powered health screening is making preventive care more accessible. YOU(th) is pioneering smartphone-based health tracking, using facial video, voice recordings, and eye scans to monitor key biomarkers in under two minutes—without the need for expensive lab tests.Filippo shares his journey from longevity enthusiast to founder, driven by the vision of democratizing preventive health for 8 billion people. We discuss the intersection of AI and healthcare, the challenges of scaling health tech, and the balance between bold innovation and commercial viability....2025-03-0444 minHealthSpan LabChronic Pelvic Pain, FemTech, and the Historical Gender Bias in Medicine–with Gaia Salizzoni, CEO & Co-founder of HaleIn this episode, Gaia Salizzoni, co-founder of Hale, joins us to explore the world of FemTech and its role in addressing women’s health challenges. Hale is on a mission to diagnose and manage chronic pelvic pain—an issue affecting one in four women yet often overlooked due to cultural stigmas and medical gaps.Gaia shares how Hale is bridging this divide by combining education, community support, and hybrid healthcare solutions to make expert care more accessible. We discuss the barriers women face in seeking help, the misconceptions surrounding pelvic pain, and the systemic challenges in FemTech, from...2025-02-1739 minHealthSpan LabPreventative Medicine, Metabolic Screening, and NMR Spectroscopy of Saliva–with Christopher Wall, Co-founder of Maven HealthIn this episode, Christopher Wall–pharmacist, PhD researcher at EPFL and founder of Maven Health–shares a new approach to metabolic health monitoring using saliva-based testing. Together with his co-founder Kevin, Chris has turned their combined 11 years of research into a practical tool that analyzes 47 metabolites to assess metabolic wellbeing.During our conversation, we explore why saliva could be the future of health testing, what metabolic screening actually tells us, and the question that drives their work: are we really as healthy as we think? Whether you're curious about health innovation or simply want to u...2025-02-0252 minHealthSpan LabSeason 1 Essential: Highlights and LearningsShort summary of Season 1 episodes, where I share a few highlights and learnings from each conversation.You will also hear a sneak peak about what to expect in Season 2.Enjoy listening!2024-12-1512 minHealthSpan LabVirginia Gambardella: Health at 360° — from Physical to Mental and EmotionalVirginia Gambardella is an entrepreneur, influencer, and author of the book ‘Un Anno Per Rinascere’.
I witnessed the evolution of Virginia through the years, and it is a pleasure to have the chance to share her truly inspiring story in this conversation about health at 360°.
Enjoy listening!
2024-12-0141 minHealthSpan LabMaribel Cortés: The Feldenkrais Method and The Benefits of Mobility ExercisesIn this episode, my guest is Maribel Cortés—a former ballet dancer and lifelong learner of methods to improve the body’s flexibility.
Together, we’ll explore different stretching techniques, including the Feldenkrais method, which is able to raise physical and psychological awareness during movements.
Maribel is also an example of how you fix chronic discomforts through regular mobility exercises.
Get ready to listen and be inspired!2024-11-2438 minHealthSpan LabJemima Cooper: How Triathlon Shapes Your MindIn this episode, my guest is Jemima Cooper—founder, triathlon athlete, and former Investment Banking Analyst at JP Morgan.
We will explore how sport influences your psychology and shape your brain.
Jemima’s journey from classical ballet to JP Morgan also shows how your passion for sports can inform recruiters and business partners about your attitude.
Get ready to listen and be inspired!2024-11-1747 min
HealthSpan LabSandra Egloff: From Couch to Marathon—and on to Her 100thIn this episode, my guest is Sandra Egloff—member of the 100 Marathons Swiss Club who is now pursuing her goal of running 52 marathons in 52 weeks.
We will discuss the journey from couch to her first marathon, and explore the preparation needed to run consecutive marathons injury-free.
Sandra’s story exemplifies how initial goals can gradually evolve, and how running can become a way to make new connections and travel the world.
Get ready to listen and be inspired!2024-11-1026 min