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Narratives of Purpose

By: Claire Murigande
  • Summary

  • Narratives of Purpose is an award nominated podcast that brings you inspiring individual stories of changemakers. The show was launched in December 2020 by Dr. Claire Murigande to showcase founders of impact-driven companies and initiatives to a global audience. Topics include youth empowerment in remote communities, global health equity initiatives, and sustainable food systems of the future. Dr. Murigande is a leader in the life sciences industry, a passionate champion for furthering the advancement and impact of women in healthcare, and a TEDx speaker. (more about her at www.murigande.com)
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Episodes
  • On Leveraging AI to Overcome Radiology Challenges - Women's Health Series with Élise Mekkaoui
    Mar 8 2024

    Diagnosis of Women's Pelvic Conditions Revolutionised

    In the fifth and final episode of Narratives of Purpose's special series on Advancing Women's Health, host Claire Murigande speaks with Élise Mekkaoui, founder and CPO of Matricis.ai.

    Élise discusses the challenges in diagnosing female pelvic pathologies, such as endometriosis, and how Matricis is employing machine learning to improve diagnosis by assisting radiologists with MRI image analysis. Therefore reducing medical errancy time.

    Élise also touches on the importance of bringing awareness to women's health, urging investors to invest in innovative startups that account for gender differences.

    Be sure to visit our podcast website for the full episode transcript.

    References for content mentioned in this episode:

    • Gender bias in medicine article
    • Gender funding gap data by UBS

    RELEVANT LINKS:

    • More about Matricis at this website
    • Follow Matricis: LinkedIn
    • Connect with our guest, Élise Mekkaoui: LINKEDIN

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    Connect with us: narrativespodcast@gmail.com | subscribe to our news

    Tell us what you think: write a review

    This special series on Advancing Women's Health with Female Founders is supported by TechFace, Lean In Switzerland, and Ladies Drive.

    CHAPTERS:

    00:00 Episode Introduction

    00:39 The Importance of Gender in Personalised Medicine

    01:44 Introducing the Host and the Podcast

    02:25 The Purpose of Matricis.ai

    04:06 AI's Role in Advancing Female Pelvic Pathologies' Diagnosis

    08:32 Challenges and Collaborations in Data Collection

    10:57 The Gender Gap in AI and Women's Health Innovation

    12:47 The Future of Women-Led Innovation in the Age of AI

    16:25 Closing Remarks and Further Resources

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    20 mins
  • On Holding Space for Women in the Workplace - Women's Health Series with Fatoumata Ly
    Mar 8 2024
    Supporting Women's Health in the WorkplaceIn the fourth episode of Narratives of Purpose's special series on Advancing Women's Health, host Claire Murigande delves into the challenges of addressing women's health within the corporate environment with guest Fatoumata Ly, the co-founder of Ninti. Fatoumata shares her personal journey and the inception of Ninti, a digital platform aimed at helping employers create supportive work environments for reproductive mental health. The conversation also touches on the broader implications of women's health in the workplace, emphasising the importance of community, awareness, and scaling solutions to meet widespread needs.Be sure to visit our podcast website for the full episode transcript.References for content mentioned in this episode:Gender bias in medicine articleGender funding gap data by UBS RELEVANT LINKS:More about Ninti at this websiteFollow Ninti: LinkedIn | Instagram Connect with our guest, Fatoumata Ly: LINKEDIN Follow our host: WEBSITE | LINKEDINFollow us: LinkedIn | Instagram Connect with us: narrativespodcast@gmail.com | subscribe to our news Tell us what you think: write a review This special series on Advancing Women's Health with Female Founders is supported by TechFace, Lean In Switzerland, and Ladies Drive.CHAPTERS:00:00 Episode Introduction 0039 Revolutionising Reproductive Mental Health01:38 Introducing the Host and the Podcast02:26 Fatoumata's Journey to Founding Ninti04:12 Ninti's Mental Health Care Pathway07:18 Ninti's B2B2C Model: Partnering with Employers for Change08:49 Scaling Ninti's Impact11:16 The AI for Life Summit: A Platform for Change13:24 The Future of Women's Health and Innovation16:07 Closing...
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    20 mins
  • On Humanising Clinical Trials with AI - Women's Health Series with Danielle Ralic
    Mar 8 2024
    AI Technology Democratising Access to Clinical TrialsIn the third episode of Narratives of Purpose's special series on Advancing Women's Health, host Claire Murigande explores the intersection of AI and women's health with Danielle Ralic, CEO and founder of Ancora.ai. Ancora, an AI-powered clinical trial matching platform, aims to democratise access to trials and accelerate research. Danielle and Claire discuss the healthcare system's shortcomings in serving women, particularly in clinical trials. The conversation also touches on the broader implications of gender inclusivity in AI and the startup ecosystem, emphasising the need for more support for women-led ventures in healthcare innovation.Be sure to visit our podcast website for the full episode transcript.References for content mentioned in this episode:Gender bias in medicine articleGender funding gap data by UBS RELEVANT LINKS:More about Ancora at this websiteFollow Ancora: LinkedIn | YouTube | Instagram | FacebookConnect with our guest, Danielle Ralic: LINKEDIN Follow our host: WEBSITE | LINKEDINFollow us: LinkedIn | Instagram Connect with us: narrativespodcast@gmail.com | subscribe to our news Tell us what you think: write a review This special series on Advancing Women's Health with Female Founders is supported by TechFace, Lean In Switzerland, and Ladies Drive.CHAPTERS:00:00 Episode Introduction00:42 The Critical Role of Women in Clinical Trials01:32 Introducing the Host and the Podcast02:26 The Genesis of Ancora.ai04:16 The Power of AI in...
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    18 mins

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