We are democratizing medical diagnostics
by combining frugal engineering with human-centered design around the most ubiquitous device out there
the mobile phone
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why?
Because we are facing a Diabetes Epidemic
No longer a disease of the wealthy, Diabetes is the one of the leading causes of death around the developing world. In India alone, there are nearly 50 million diabetic patients, a number that is expected to rise to 80 million by 2030, according to the World Health Organization
Driven by unhealthy lifestyles & a general lack awareness
General awareness about managing a healthy lifestyle is extremely low. Moreover, there is an acute shortage of diabetes educators, nutritionists and nurses to help patients learn about eating at the right time, making the right food choices and exercising properly.
That is hurting our wallets and crippling our economy
Insulin injections, glucose monitors, strips, and lancets simply cost a lot of money. 80% of patients today cannot afford to monitor their glucose regularly or get
how?
We envision a world where your mobile phone becomes your personal vital signs monitor, your personal lifestyle coach, your personal health record and finally your personal gateway to your doctor
We will combine the computing power of mobile phones.
with our small and beautiful sensor platform
To make diabetes management cheaper, simpler and significantly better
who?
Meet the team
We are leveraging our experience in the emerging markets, medical device design and mobile technology to bring revolutionary products and services into the lives of patients.
Sidhant Jena
Co-Founder & CEO
Sidhant really cares about making medical technology affordable, simple and available to the masses. He was previously a senior engineer at Medtronic and recently graduated from the Harvard Business School.
Michal Depa
Co-Founder & CTO
Michal's passion is to develop technology to solve large-scale health problems. Previously, he was a researcher at MIT's Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Lab.
Prof. Tarun Khanna
Advisor
Professor Tarun Khanna is the Jorge Paulo Lemann Professor at the Harvard Business School, where he has studied and worked with multinational and indigenous companies and investors in emerging markets worldwide.
Dr. Devi Shetty
Advisor
Dr. Devi Shetty is a cardiac surgeon who pioneered low cost cardiac surgery for India's poor population and is fast expanding his hospital chain that will transform the way health care is delivered and accessed in India and other developing countries.
grants & awards
NIH & Government of India
Harvard Business School
Venture Contest
Government of India
Department of Biotechnology
Grand Challenges Canada
Narayana Hrudayalaya Hospitals
All India Institute of Medical Sciences
If you have an Engineering background with an interest to solve a real world problem, reach us at contact@janacare.com
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