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The Solution to Global Blood Shortage with Gillian Henker of Sisu Global Health

The Solution to Global Blood Shortage with Gillian Henker of Sisu Global Health

Update: 2023-08-18
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"Blood is precious and everyone needs it. We all understand the need to donate — why not think about that in terms of a device that can allow you to donate blood to yourself?" — Gillian Henker, Sisu Global Health




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Hear from Gillian Henker, President and Co-founder at Sisu Global Health. Gillian joins Venture Development Guide Loren Walsh to discuss Sisu's flagship medical device, Hemafuse, and its impact on healthcare systems including a recent deployment in Ukraine. They also touch on Gillian's background as an engineer and what led her to invent Hemafuse.




They also discuss:



  • How Hemafuse works as an auto transfusion device

  • Sisu's journey so far including fundraising, partnerships, and some challenges faced

  • Reaching global markets including in Sub Saharan Africa

  • How Hemafuse addresses a lack of blood resources and can be used wherever there are surgeons and operating rooms

  • What's next for Gillian and Sisu Global




Take action and engage with Gillian and Sisu Global Health on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn.

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The Solution to Global Blood Shortage with Gillian Henker of Sisu Global Health

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