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Robert Klupacs, CEO of the Bionics Institute, a world leader in medical device development, talks to leaders, investors, researchers and entrepreneurs in the med tech industry. He delves into their story, who and what motivated them along the way, and their advice to those following a similar path. He also explores the concept of innovation, and what it will take to improve the translation of innovation into commercialisation to change the lives of people living with challenging medical conditions.

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Grit and sacrifice on the journey to commercialisation with Dr Dean Freestone

December 15, 2023 • Bionics Institute • Season 1 • Episode 28

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In the latest episode of Med Tech Talks, Robert Klupacs is joined by Dr Dean Freestone, Co-Founder of Seer Medical.

A modern Australian innovation success story, Seer Medical was founded in 2017 and specialises in the early detection and diagnosis of epilepsy.

The company has developed a highly innovative, portable video-EEG-ECG recording system that patients can take home with them, rather than being limited to hospital use.

Dr Freestone was one of three co-founders of Seer and was CEO until 2023. Today, he holds a board position at Seer Medical.

In this episode you will hear about:

Dean’s unique journey from his school days all the way to being Co-Founder at Seer Medical.
How Seer Medical provides revolutionary new care and patient monitoring practices for patients with epilepsy.
The sacrifices and challenges Dean faced on the commericalisation journey to make Seer Medical a success.

Learn more:

Learn more about Dr Dean Freestone.

Find out more about Seer Medical.

Updated version 05/08/22

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