Exclusive: Synex founder, once detained at the border with a 80-pound magnet, is building portable MRIs to test glucose
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from TechCrunch4 months ago
Nashman's portable MRI aims to transform glucose testing by eliminating the need for blood extraction, with hopes of future applications for amino acids and other molecules.
TechCrunchhttps://techcrunch.com/2024/09/22/synex-founder-once-detained-at-the-border-with-a-80-pound-magnet-is-building-portable-mris-to-test-glucose/
The prototype's size is reminiscent of a toaster, but the goal is a palm-sized device, utilizing advanced MRI technology and magnetic resonance spectroscopy for precise molecular testing.
TechCrunchhttps://techcrunch.com/2024/09/22/synex-founder-once-detained-at-the-border-with-a-80-pound-magnet-is-building-portable-mris-to-test-glucose/
Nashman's experience with customs highlighted the challenges innovators face, but his ingenuity and perseverance in developing Synex Medical demonstrate determination in biotech advancement.
TechCrunchhttps://techcrunch.com/2024/09/22/synex-founder-once-detained-at-the-border-with-a-80-pound-magnet-is-building-portable-mris-to-test-glucose/
With $21.8 million raised, Nashman focuses on revolutionizing diabetes testing, driven by real-life experiences of patients like Diane Morency suffering from invasive blood tests.
TechCrunchhttps://techcrunch.com/2024/09/22/synex-founder-once-detained-at-the-border-with-a-80-pound-magnet-is-building-portable-mris-to-test-glucose/
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