Team
A/Prof. Yusuf Cakmak
A/Prof. Yusuf Cakmak
A/Prof. Yusuf Cakmak
Founder and Science Lead
As co-inventor, A/Prof Cakmak is a leading expert in applied anatomy for non-invasive wearable neuromodulation and remote health monitoring using wearable devices. He is the leader of the point-of-care technologies theme at the University of Otago, and has extensive experience on wearables with two spin-out companies in US.
Mr. Joseph Balfe
A/Prof. Yusuf Cakmak
A/Prof. Yusuf Cakmak
Founder and Operations Lead
As co-inventor, Mr Balfe led the science behind VentiMate during his Master's project at the University of Otago. He also brings experience to the team as a clinical trials associate.
Dr. Dee Barwick
A/Prof. Yusuf Cakmak
Dr. Dee Barwick
Commercial Lead
Dr Barwick spent her research career investigating neuro-connectivity in the injured brain. Dr Barwick is a commercialisation manager at Otago Innovation Limited and she specialises in the translation of biotechnology and medical technology out of the University.
A/Prof. Amy Chan
Dr. Prashanna Khwaounjoo
Dr. Brian Russell
Clinical Lead
A/Prof Chan is a clinical pharmacist by training with over 15 years’ experience working in hospitals. She leads a research group that explores the intersection between digital technology, big data and respiratory health. A/Prof Chan has influenced respiratory policy at a national and international level including input into WHO guidelines and civil society policies.
Dr. Brian Russell
Dr. Prashanna Khwaounjoo
Dr. Brian Russell
Engineer and Device Development Lead
Dr Russell is a technology commercialisation strategist and researcher, specialising in computational modelling of human performance. He developed remote physiological status monitoring systems for military, healthcare, and professional sports and is experienced bringing a product to market.
Dr. Prashanna Khwaounjoo
Dr. Prashanna Khwaounjoo
Dr. Prashanna Khwaounjoo
Data Analytics Lead
Dr Khwaounjoo specialises in medical data processing at the University of Auckland. He supports software development for key data metrics with expertise in signal processing and biomarker extraction.
Partners
Advisors
Dr. Jack Dummer
A/Prof. Melanie Bussey
A/Prof. Melanie Bussey
Clinical Advisor
Respiratory Clinician
University of Otago & Te Whatu Ora
A/Prof. Melanie Bussey
A/Prof. Melanie Bussey
A/Prof. Melanie Bussey
Performance Advisor
Sports and Exercise Science
University of Otago
Dr. John Mansell
A/Prof. Melanie Bussey
Dr. John Mansell
Intellectual Property
Catalyst IP