Proteus Biomedical
Inc., a pioneer in intelligent medicine, announced today that the company
has been selected a 2009 Technology Pioneer by the World Economic Forum.
 | | Tiny digestible Proteus Biomedical sensors add "intelligence" to pharmaceuticals and provide patients with information on their individual response to medications through a mobile computer like a smart phone. (Photo: Business Wire) |
The Technology Pioneer Award honors 34 visionary companies from around the
world that a panel of 44 global technology experts believes will have a deep
impact on business and society. To be selected, a company must be involved in
the development of life-changing technology innovation, demonstrate visionary
leadership, and show signs of being a long-standing market leader. This year
is the 10th anniversary of the program, with 320 applications from companies
in 15 countries.
"Proteus has developed a unique approach to personalizing therapy,"
said Andrew Thompson, Proteus CEO and co-founder. "We embed micro-sensors
into existing drugs and devices, which transmit information, securely, to a
person's cell phone via the Internet. A person can understand how their body
is responding to their therapy, and, if they choose, share this information
with a family member, physician or friend to help them stay healthy. We are
delighted that the World Economic Forum has recognized the immense potential
of this approach and look forward to actively participating in their programs."
"We congratulate Proteus Biomedical for their remarkable achievements
and welcome them to the wider community of the World Economic Forum. During
these difficult times, we are certain that the technologies driven by these
visionary companies will contribute to the next wave of growth, with the innovative
and entrepreneurial spirit that characterizes them," said André
Schneider, Managing Director and Chief Operating Officer of the World Economic
Forum.
As a 2009 Technology Pioneer, Proteus Biomedical has been invited to participate
in the World Economic Forum's Annual Meeting in Davos-Klosters, Switzerland,
Jan. 28 through Feb. 1, 2009 and the Annual Meeting of the New Champions in
Dalian, China, Sept. 10 - 12. These two events bring together the world's foremost
thought leaders in business and government.
The World Economic Forum is an independent, international organization committed
to improving the state of the world by engaging leaders in partnerships to shape
global, regional and industry agendas. It is incorporated as a Swiss not-for-profit
foundation, and has no ties to political, partisan or national interests. The
Forum's motto, "entrepreneurship in the global public interest", reflects
its belief that economic progress without social development is not sustainable,
while social development without economic progress is not feasible.
A video interview with Andrew Thompson is available on the Proteus Biomedical
website and on the World Economic Forum's YouTube page.
Posted December 5th, 2008
|
