Archives: April 2012

Mentor Spotlight: Shwen Gwee and Unity Stoakes

We’re just a few weeks away from the 2012 Data Design Diabetes Innovation Challenge Demo Day on May 16! As the five semi-finalists begin to prepare for the big event, they are working closely with expert mentors and incorporating valuable feedback into their prototypes. This week, we profile two of this year’s mentors, Shwen Gwee and Unity Stoakes. Shwen Gwee is … Continue reading the entry >

Join us for the 2012 Innovation Challenge Demo Day on May 16, 2012!

We can hardly contain our excitement as we prepare for the 2012 Data Design Diabetes Innovation Challenge Demo Day! Join us on May 16, 2012 and get an inside look at the five semi-finalists’ prototypes as they rally to win this year’s challenge. Demo Day offers a unique opportunity to participate – watch the semi-finalists’ presentations, then cast your vote … Continue reading the entry >

Mentor Spotlight: Paul Penta and Elena Haliczer

As the five semi-finalists for the 2012 Data Design Diabetes Innovation Challenge embark on developing prototypes during the next month, they’ll benefit from valuable mentorship from several established industry experts. This week, we highlight two of the Innovation Challenge mentors, Paul Penta and Elena Haliczer. Paul Penta is a leader in healthcare IT strategy and management, with a strong focus … Continue reading the entry >

2012 Data Design Diabetes Innovation Challenge – Fact Sheet

Overview Now in its second year, Data Design Diabetes™ is a next-generation challenge offered by Sanofi US that combines the rich open datasets, human-centered design, and leading-edge methodology from the top innovation accelerators, to find the next breakthrough to help millions of Americans living with diabetes. The Innovation Challenge is aligned with the United States government’s initiative to use an … Continue reading the entry >