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An AI-powered medical tool enhancing the diagnosis of rheumatic heart disease (RHD), a preventable yet serious condition, Sonorus uses advanced algorithms to analyse heart sounds and detect murmurs with 80% specificity. Designed for ease of use without specialist training, it can be deployed in settings with limited healthcare access. The technology leverages machine learning to continuously improve its diagnostic accuracy. Current efforts are focused on refining the algorithms and ensuring reliable performance in diverse clinical environments
Dr Julie Dao recently completed her PhD in the Cardiovascular Disease Program at Monash University (Monash Health). Her research was focused on uncovering novel mechanisms to target when preventing cardiovascular disease. Julie worked alongside supervisors Professor Stephen Nicholls and Dr Kristen Bubb of the Vascular Pathophysiology and Therapeutics Group. Julie is passionate about positive impact through medical technology which led her to co-found Sonorus. Sonorus is a medical device and AI company aimed at democratizing cardiovascular specialty expertise through the use of bioacoustic signatures. Her work has gained her a Forbes-30-Under-30 Nomination for Healthcare and Science in Australia and Asia. more
Leah Martinez is a Mechanical Engineer from Monash University with an interdisciplinary background in mechanical & electrical systems, biomedical engineering and design. She has contributed to a diverse range of projects ranging from medical devices, total artificial hearts, automation systems and diagnostic AI systems. Leah's passion lies in developing technologies that are not only innovative but also meaningful and impactful. This led her to co-found and serve as CTO at Sonorus. Alongside engineering, Leah has also completed a Bachelor of Arts, majoring in philosophy in which her work extends to the intersection of emerging technology and Ethics. She has worked alongside academics and government on areas such as the ethics of AI in medicine, generative AI in education and the use of AI in law enforcement for child protection.more
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