Telling Our Stories Speaker Series - Dr. Ralph DaCosta
Wed, Oct 09
|Fish Hatchery, Haliburton
From Eureka to Life-Saving: The Journey from Breakthrough to Global Impact in Wound Care and Cancer Surgery with Optical Imaging
Time & Location
Oct 09, 2024, 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Fish Hatchery, Haliburton, 6712 Gelert Rd, Haliburton, ON K0M 1S0, Canada
About the event
Dr. Ralph DaCosta, founder of MolecuLight Inc. (Toronto, Canada), will deliver an insightful presentation on the development of a groundbreaking optical imaging platform technology that leverages fluorescence imaging and other advanced techniques. This technology addresses globally significant clinical needs by enhancing the detection of dangerous infections in wounds and improving the identification of positive margins during breast cancer surgery. Dr. DaCosta will take the audience on a journey from the "eureka moment" of invention through the intricate process of research and development, culminating in the establishment and funding of a company dedicated to commercializing this innovation in wound care and cancer surgery applications.
The presentation will offer a candid reflection on the challenges faced, including mistakes made and lessons learned, as well as the successes achieved along the way. Dr. DaCosta will highlight the complexities of transforming a novel scientific discovery from a laboratory concept into a globally…