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Calla Health Foundation is a Duke University spin off company that seeks to commercialize and successfully bring to market intellectual property developed at Duke University and, more specifically, the Center for Global Women’s Health Technologies (GWHT). We see development of products from concept through to clinical use and, ultimately, market entry. Our core competencies include optical imaging system design, rapid prototyping, machine learning diagnostic algorithms, software development, mechanical and electrical engineering, clinical study design, and regulatory clearance.

About

Calla Health Foundation is a Duke University spin off company that seeks to commercialize and successfully bring to market intellectual property developed at Duke University and, more specifically, the Center for Global Women’s Health Technologies (GWHT). We see development of products from concept through to clinical use and, ultimately, market entry. Our core competencies include optical imaging system design, rapid prototyping, machine learning diagnostic algorithms, software development, mechanical and electrical engineering, clinical study design, and regulatory clearance.

About

Calla Health Foundation is a Duke University spin off company that seeks to commercialize and successfully bring to market intellectual property developed at Duke University and, more specifically, the Center for Global Women’s Health Technologies (GWHT). We see development of products from concept through to clinical use and, ultimately, market entry. Our core competencies include optical imaging system design, rapid prototyping, machine learning diagnostic algorithms, software development, mechanical and electrical engineering, clinical study design, and regulatory clearance.

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Marlee Krieger

Marlee Krieger is the CEO and founder of Calla Health, a women’s health technology company focused on developing innovative solutions that improve access to care and health outcomes for women worldwide. She also works with the Center for Global Women’s Health Technologies at Duke University, where her work spans global health innovation, medical technology development, implementation science, and entrepreneurship.

Brian Crouch

Dr. Brian Crouch is Chief Technology Officer at Calla Health Foundation and Assistant Professor of Biomedical Engineering at Duke University, where he leads the development and translation of innovative point-of-care technologies for cancer detection and treatment. His work bridges engineering, artificial intelligence, and global health to create scalable, accessible solutions that expand access to high-quality care in clinical, community, and home settings.

Nimmi Ramanujam

Dr. Nirmala (“Nimmi”) Ramanujam is the Founder of Calla Health Foundation and the Robert W. Carr Professor of Biomedical Engineering at Duke University, where she leads pioneering research in cancer prevention, early detection, and treatment. Her work addresses access gaps across the cancer care continuum both locally and globally. Her group develops low-cost imaging, artificial intelligence, and digital health platforms to decentralize the early detection of cervical cancer, and immune-based injectables and metabolic biomarkers for breast cancer treatment.

Lucas

Lucas is an Engineer at Calla Health Foundation. In his role, Lucas supports the development, testing, and implementation of medical technologies designed to increase access to high-quality cervical cancer screening and diagnostic services, particularly in low-resource settings.

Advisors

Jesko von Windheim

Dr. Jesko von Windheim is an experienced entrepreneur, business executive, and academic who serves as the Lynn Gorguze-Scott Peters Professor of the Practice of Environmental Entrepreneurship & Innovation and Chair of Business and Environment at Duke University’s Nicholas School of the Environment.

Megan Huchko

Megan Huchko, MD, MPH, holds a dual appointment as an Associate Professor in the Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology and the Duke Global Health Institute. Dr. Huchko's research focuses on optimizing the diagnosis and treatment of cervical cancer among vulnerable women in settings where health disparities occur. She has been working with the Kenya Medical Research Institute through the Family AIDS Care and Education Services (FACES) program and Ministry of Health Clinics in the Nyanza Province of western Kenya since 2006.

Robert Miros

Mr. Miros is the CEO of 3rd Stone Design Inc., a privately held product design and development company engaged in engineering, manufacturing, and product strategy. Products developed run the gamut from medical devices, to alternative energy systems, to consumer products. Business activities include design, distribution and marketing of its own products, joint ventures with research institutions and government entities, and consulting services to multinationals, NGO's, and inventors.

Justin Lo

Justin Lo is an AI and technology executive with deep expertise in data science, AI/ML, and digital platform strategy and execution. He has spent his career leading the transformation of advanced analytics and AI capabilities within large-scale organizations in the energy industry, helping teams operationalize emerging technologies and create sustainable business value. Today, he serves as a senior leader in Chevron's Enterprise AI organization, where he guides enterprise AI strategy execution, adoption, and innovation. Justin earned bachelor's degrees in Biomedical Engineering and Liberal Arts Plan II from The University of Texas at Austin and an engineering doctorate from Duke University. He advises academic and nonprofit organizations on AI, data strategy. He is also a recipient of the SASE IT Leader of the Year award.

Collaborators

Vitalsphere Digital

Vitalsphere Digital designs and develops HIPAA-compliant healthcare software. They are the technical team behind the Calla Health app and website, and they are honored to have played a part in helping Calla bring life-saving medical care to women across the globe.

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Technologies under Calla Health were developed to implement a "see-and-treat" paradigm.

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Multiple countries have taken part in our clinical investigations and benefited from improved access to women’s healthcare options.

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We have deployed numerous Pocket Colposcopes to bring high-quality access care to under-served communities.

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We have enrolled thousands of participants, providing necessary access to healthcare technology previously outside the reach of these countries.

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We have enrolled thousands of participants, providing necessary access to healthcare technology previously outside the reach of these countries.

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Calla Health Foundation
701 W Main St, Suite 410
Chesterfield Building Durham NC 27701

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701 W Main St, Suite 410
Chesterfield Building Durham NC 27701