Prana Thoracic

Lance Black, MD, MBID, Chief Clinical Strategy Officer at Prana Thoracic shares his journey from being inspired by the technology in 'Terminator 2' to tackling complex healthcare issues at medtech startups. Lance began his career by pursuing an undergraduate in biological engineering, leading him to medical school and a distinguished career as a Flight Surgeon in the United States Air Force. Witnessing firsthand how advanced technology improves patient outcomes, he found his passion in medtech startups. Now, Lance combines his engineering expertise, medical knowledge, and military experience to drive innovation that changes lives. #HealthcareInnovation #MedTech #PranaThoracic #BiologicalEngineering #Terminator

The Prana team has successfully navigated some of the crucial initial phases of medical device development. Gain insights from our COO, Kenneth M. Bueche, and Product Development Engineer, Laura Gonzalez, on balancing innovation with practicality and strategic execution. Explore what each phase entails and gain insights into the process of bringing a medical device to market in "Navigating the Five Phases of Medical Device Development: A Journey Through Innovation" https://lnkd.in/gSM75CDt #PranaThoracic #MedTech #ProductDevelopment 

📷 Lab Day at Prana Thoracic! This week, our incredible team was hard at work in the lab, striving to establish a more precise and minimally invasive intervention as the new standard of care. At Prana Thoracic, innovation is at the heart of everything we do, and it's the dedication of our talented team that drives us forward. Pictured: Kenneth M. Bueche, Chief Operating Officer | Fergus Wong, Senior Director of R&D | Lance Black, MD, MBID, Chief Clinical Strategy Officer | Laura Gonzalez, Product Development Engineer | Megan Enriquez, Intern #PranaThoracic #MedicalInnovation #LungHealth #HealthcareExcellence #Teamwork #InnovationInAction

Removing 25%-30% of lung function via lobectomy is the current "gold standard" for treating lung cancer. We are determined to change that. As lung cancer screening technology advances, we must also innovate to establish more precise and minimally invasive interventions as the new standard of care. Joanna Nathan, CEO, Prana Thoracic | LSI USA ‘24 | Lung Cancer at a Tipping Point: Innovation, Private Equity, and Strategic Partnerships Driving Industry Expansion Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/gpYRav5X #PranaThoracic #LSI #LungCancer #MedicalInnovation #HealthcareInnovation #Startup #MedDevice

We are thrilled to announce that our CMO and Co-Founder, Richard Fischel, was awarded first place for his presentation titled "Minimally Invasive Targeted Tissue Resection Using Advanced RF Energy for Tissue Sealing - A New Surgical Tool" at the 70th Annual American Society for Artificial Internal Organs (ASAIO) Conference in Baltimore. The presentation was met with enthusiastic feedback, the interest and positive reactions underscore the potential of our technology to set a new standard of care for minimally invasive targeted tissue excision. For more information about our technology and to stay updated on our latest developments, visit https://lnkd.in/g4e3szVr #PranaThoracic #MedDevice #ASAIO #Innovation #Healthcare #Surgery

Senior Director of Research & Development, Fergus Wong, and our Chief Medical Officer and Co-Founder, Richard Fischel, are in attendance at the 70th Annual American Society for Artificial Internal Organs (ASAIO) Conference in Baltimore. If you are attending the conference and would like to connect with Fergus and Rick or learn more about Prana Thoracic, please do not hesitate to reach out through our website. We look forward to engaging with you and exploring potential opportunities for collaboration! Visit us online at https://lnkd.in/g4e3szVr for more information. #ASAIO2024 #PranaThoracic #LungCancer #Innovation #Healthcare #MedicalInnovation

🎙️ Did you catch Prana Thoracic CEO Joanna Nathan on The Medtech Startup Podcast? Tune in as Joanna discusses her path to becoming an innovator. Learn about Prana's journey through Series A fundraising and our mission to advance early intervention for lung cancer. Joanna shares key strategies on adaptability, strategic planning, and team-building that are essential for startup success. Listen here: https://lnkd.in/efKPHg22 #PranaThoracic #MedTech #Innovation #LungCancer #Startup #Healthcare

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming healthcare, particularly in cancer research and treatment. Lung cancer, a leading cause of cancer-related deaths globally, stands to benefit from AI-based solutions. Traditional diagnostic methods, which are time-consuming and subjective, rely on manual interpretation by radiologists and pathologists. AI offers a revolutionary alternative, enhancing early detection, diagnosis, and treatment planning with greater accuracy and efficiency. Discover how AI is poised to revolutionize lung cancer care—read Prana's article, "The Value of AI in Lung Cancer," here: https://lnkd.in/g94QB2jU

We've reached 1000 followers! THANK YOU to each and every one of you for your support of our mission to build the future of early intervention in lung cancer 🫁 #PranaThoracic #MedTech #MedDevice #Innovation #Healthcare #LungCancer

Joanna Nathan will be presenting Prana Thoracic in Boston at the MedTech Innovator All-Stars Investor Forum held in partnership with DeviceTalks! 🎤 🫁 Our mission: To revolutionize the early diagnosis and treatment of lung cancer by making it easier and less invasive to deal with the rapidly growing number of early suspicious lung nodules; ensuring that we do not miss the window of opportunity to intervene early. If you're attending Device Talks Boston and would like to connect with Joanna or learn more about Prana Thoracic, don't hesitate to reach out on our website. #DTBoston2024 #MedTechInnovator #PranaThoracic #Networking #Startup