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In Utero Surgery
Company will use award to develop techniques for prenatal cardiac surgery
March 15th, 2004
Verimetra, Inc., a Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania-based manufacturer of microelectromechanical (MEMS)-based sensors for surgical instruments, has been awarded funding from The Pittsburgh Life Sciences Greenhouse, through its Collaborative Research Fund. Verimetra received its award to develop technologies and surgical techniques that will make it possible for surgeons to perform delicate and complex cardiac procedures on a fetus while still in the mother's womb. Michele Migliuolo, president and CEO of Verimetra, commented on the upcoming work: "The funding provided by The Pittsburgh Life Sciences Greenhouse represents an important investment which paves...
Source: OBGYN & Reproduction Week (2004-03-15)
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