Ahersla Health, Inc.

As part of the Founders Fellow's CEO series, Patricia Lucas-Schnarre from Ahersla Health, Inc. spoke with the Fellows about her work in using technology of olfaction (the sense of smell) to redefine assessing and treating health conditions. "We think about smelling as something we do with our nose - we don't think about it happening in the brain," she noted, explaining that loss of smell is an early bio marker for both Alzheimers and Parkinsons - and that newly emerging evidence indicates that olfactory enhancement may help with cognitive function. Founders were able to participate in some sniff testing themselves! And we'll be seeing Patricia and Ahersla Health next week when she arrives as part of the 6th Cohort of the Capital Readiness Program!

The Science Center is excited to announce the 10 healthcare technology startups selected for the sixth cohort of the Capital Readiness Program! They arrive in Philadelphia next week for a five-day boot camp that equips them to secure investment and scale their ventures. Sponsored by the University of Pennsylvania, CRP provides founders with expert feedback and investor insights to navigate the complexities of fundraising. Welcome to Cohort 6 Ahersla Health, Inc., Jaan Biotherapeutics, Neru Health, Pain Specialists Group, Robossis, Spect Inc., Tandem Community, Toivoa, Vizmoo LLC, and Yumlish! Welcome to our investors-in-residence Erica Murdock, Mahesh Narayanan, Regina Prasad, MS, Adrianna Samaniego (she/her/ella), and Dan Sands! And a big thank you to CIC (Cambridge Innovation Center) Philadelphia for hosting the cohort! Read the release: https://lnkd.in/epFD7RVS

What a great podcast! Touching on wine, the brain, and flavor perception, it also addresses the benefits of smell exams and that we should talk about smells in our everyday lives.

Not all disabilities are visible. Smell and taste loss may be invisible, but never insignificant. #invisibledisabilitiesweek #invisiblenomore #anosmia #parosmia #ageusia

🧠💭 Embracing World Brain Day 🌍🧠 On this World Brain Day, let's delve into how the sense of smell is intricately connected to our brain health. Did you know that our olfactory system plays a crucial role in memory, emotions, and overall well-being? Stimulating scents can boost cognitive function and evoke powerful memories. Take a moment today to appreciate the remarkable connection between our sense of smell and brain health. Nourish your brain with delightful aromas, from fresh flowers to aromatic herbs, and set the stage for a healthier mind. Let's celebrate the wonders of our brain and the sensory experiences that enrich our lives! 🌿🌸 #WorldBrainDay #BrainHealth #SenseOfSmell #MindBodyConnection #Neuroscience #WellnessJourney

Monell Chemical Senses Center researchers representing at the inaugural seminar of the new National Smell and Taste Center, an organization-wide effort of The National Institutes of Health, led by the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders. Monell's Valentina Parma is a speaker on the first panel discussion, Standing on the Shoulders of Giants: Advancing Smell and Taste Research in the Post-COVID Era." The entire seminar is hybrid and will also be recorded for viewing in the future. See here for details: https://lnkd.in/eZDepNH4. Good to touch base there with Monell alum, Paule Valery Joseph Ph.D., MBA, CRNP, FAAN