Every 20 seconds, someone in the world loses a limb to diabetes. Many of these amputations could be prevented with earlier detection.

In this episode, Amaan Mazhar, CEO of Modulim, explains how handheld imaging can spot circulation issues before ulcers form. We cover the science behind spatial frequency domain imaging, the economics of diabetic foot ulcers, and how proactive screening can save both lives and costs.

Episode Breakdown

00:00 – The epidemic of lower limb complications in the US

02:01 – Amaan Mazhar’s journey into medtech and imaging science

03:38 – From UC Irvine research to founding Modulim

04:52 – Diabetic foot ulcers and why they are so costly

05:27 – Traditional foot checks and why they often fail

07:02 – Modulim’s imaging: seeing below the skin surface

09:17 – Biomarkers that predict wounds before they form

10:52 – Case study: detecting an ulcer 13 weeks before it appeared

12:06 – Spatial frequency domain imaging explained

13:23 – Pivot from cart system to handheld device

15:54 – Reducing manufacturing costs and expanding access

17:18 – Identifying micro vs macrovascular issues

18:55 – Clinical traction with Kaiser Permanente and Fresenius

20:27 – Commercial model: hardware placement plus software subscription

22:01 – Expanding into military use for wound and burn assessment

25:03 – How the technology works: light patterns, multispectral imaging

27:21 – IP, UC Irvine partnership, and innovation pathway

28:10 – Regulatory strategy: 510(k) submission for handheld device

29:35 – Market opportunity: 30–40 million patients at risk

31:04 – Early detection as a data gap and how Modulim can close it

32:28 – Closing thoughts and call to action

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