Innovation for Day One 2024 Poster Sessions

List of posters presented at the Innovation for Day One Conference

Map of event space for poster review

The following posters were presented at the Innovation for Day One Conference held on September 25-28, 2024, at Rice University, hosted by the Rice360 Institute for Global Health Technologies.

  1. Izath, N. Autothermo: A Wearable Bracelet for Continuous Monitoring of Newborn Vital Signs with Wireless Data Transmission. Poster presented at Innovation for Day One Conference, September 25-27, 2024: Rice University, Houston, Texas.
  2. Seifu Tirfie M, Asma E, Weld M, Naik B, Oden ZM, Richards-Kortum R. Evaluation of Tubing Alternatives for Neonatal Gastric Suction Device for Low-Resource Settings. Poster presented at Innovation for Day One Conference, September 25-27, 2024: Rice University, Houston, Texas.
  3. Senthilvelan S. A Novel Training Model for Nasopharyngeal Suctioning in Low-resource Settings. Poster presented at Innovation for Day One Conference, September 25-27, 2024: Rice University, Houston, Texas.
  4. Somawardana, S. A Comprehensive App-Based Approach for Asthma Management for Pregnant Women in Low-Resource Settings. Poster presented at Innovation for Day One Conference, September 25-27, 2024: Rice University, Houston, Texas.
  5. Dumbre O. Evidence-Based Strategies for Reducing Neonatal Hypothermia to Inform Care Practices. Poster presented at Innovation for Day One Conference, September 25-27, 2024: Rice University, Houston, Texas.
  6. Rai A, Somawardana S, Bond M. NeoBVM: A Reusable Newborn Resuscitator for Use in Low-Resource Settings. Poster presented at Innovation for Day One Conference, September 25-27, 2024: Rice University, Houston, Texas.
  7. Contreras M, Nanda N, Osovskaya M, Penmetcha V, Shankar D. GluPro: Developing a Diagnostic Tool for Neonatal Bacterial Meningitis Using Glucose and Protein Levels in Cerebrospinal Fluid. Poster presented at Innovation for Day One Conference, September 25-27, 2024: Rice University, Houston, Texas.
  8. Sosa Saenz S, Mitchell N, Kamindu L, Abongo M, Heenan M, Waiyego M, Oden ZM, Richards-Kortum R, Irimu G. Clinical evaluation of a novel continuous newborn temperature diagnostic monitor at Kenyatta National Hospital in Kenya. Poster presented at Innovation for Day One Conference, September 25-27, 2024: Rice University, Houston, Texas.
  9. Sosa Saenz S, Mitchell N, Kimmey D, Azeez B, Heenan M, Bailey J, Asma E, McCabe M, Miros R, Oden ZM, Richards-Kortum R, Ezeaka CV. Clinical evaluation of a novel servo-controlled conductive warming mattress for hypothermic newborns in Lagos, Nigeria. Poster presented at Innovation for Day One Conference, September 25-27, 2024: Rice University, Houston, Texas.
  10. Peterson J, Bond M, Asma E, Foss J, Oden ZM, Richards-Kortum R. Development of an appropriate point-of-care consumable to detect jaundice in low-resource settings. Poster presented at Innovation for Day One Conference, September 25-27, 2024: Rice University, Houston, Texas.
  11. Fikre, R. Does midwifery-led continuum of care be an alternative approach for improving maternal and newborn outcomes in Ethiopia?. Poster presented at Innovation for Day One Conference, September 25-27, 2024: Rice University, Houston, Texas.
  12. Phan DJ, Tang X, Zhao Y, Were M, Weitkamp J, Bowden AK. Developing a portable, low-cost sOCT system for non-invasive measurement of bilirubin in neonates for LMICs. Poster presented at Innovation for Day One Conference, September 25-27, 2024: Rice University, Houston, Texas.
  13. O’Brien, C. Development of a low-cost wearable optical device for early detection of postpartum hemorrhage. Poster presented at Innovation for Day One Conference, September 25-27, 2024: Rice University, Houston, Texas.
  14. Bimson C, Brunkalla C, Natu R, Sharma O, Gurkan UA, Galen P, Dwarkanath S. Paper-Based Serum Protein Electrophoresis for Point-of-Care Maternal Health Monitoring. Poster presented at Innovation for Day One Conference, September 25-27, 2024: Rice University, Houston, Texas.
  15. Alshoug ZI, Fozilova R, Mainville M, Flores H, Dwarakanath S, Hinshaw J, Gurkan UA, Galen P, Minerick AR. A1c Detection in Paper Electrophoresis System Using HemeChip Cartridge for Point-of-Care (POC) Maternal Hyperglycemia and Diabetes Detection. Poster presented at Innovation for Day One Conference, September 25-27, 2024: Rice University, Houston, Texas.
  16. Sánchez Romero E, De Jesús M, Rodríguez M, Del Carmen Palacios Saucedo G. Evaluation of an adapted Newborn Early Warning system for the detection of clinical deterioration in newborns over 34 weeks of gestation at a Regional Hospital in México. Poster presented at Innovation for Day One Conference, September 25-27, 2024: Rice University, Houston, Texas.
  17. Palamountain KM, Asma E, Kirby RP. Improving Technology Design to Advance Adoption of Kangaroo Mother Care. Poster presented at Innovation for Day One Conference, September 25-27, 2024: Rice University, Houston, Texas.
  18. Kirby RP, Asma E, Palamountain KM. Improving Maternal Health Outcomes through Technology Innovation. Poster presented at Innovation for Day One Conference, September 25-27, 2024: Rice University, Houston, Texas.
  19. Kirby RP, Asma E, Palamountain KM. Identification of Use Cases Across the Warmth / Transport Journey for Small and Sick Newborns. Poster presented at Innovation for Day One Conference, September 25-27, 2024: Rice University, Houston, Texas.
  20. Coker A, Dare A, Dike D, Oke O, Ayoola M. Impact of Late Diagnosis and Access to Healthcare on Infant Mortality Rates in Nigeria. Poster presented at Innovation for Day One Conference, September 25-27, 2024: Rice University, Houston, Texas.
  21. Langton J, Liaghati-Mobarhan S, Gicheha E, Werdenberg-Hall J, Madete J, Banda G, Molyneux EM, NEST Education Team. No professional silos – we are one team. Poster presented at Innovation for Day One Conference, September 25-27, 2024: Rice University, Houston, Texas.
  22. Ansermino JM, Asdo A, Businge S, Huxford C, Dunsmuir D, Karugaba J, Ivan A, Ishebukara A, Nagaba P, Twongyeirwe M, Irankunda J, Bagayana Mutetire S, Giansiracusa P, Khalil S, Dumont GA, Rassool R. Titrating oxygen based on pulse oximetry feedback. Poster presented at Innovation for Day One Conference, September 25-27, 2024: Rice University, Houston, Texas.
  23. Ansermino JM, Pillay Y, Trawin J, Komugisha C, Kenya-Mugisha N, Namala A, Bebell LM, Kissoon N, Payne BA, Vidler M, Christoffersen-Deb A, Lavoie PM, Ngonzi J, Nguyen V, Wiens MO. Development of prognostic models for early detection of maternal readmission during the postnatal period. Poster presented at Innovation for Day One Conference, September 25-27, 2024: Rice University, Houston, Texas.
  24. Joshi V. Saving lives in tribal districts with next generation fetal monitors. Poster presented at Innovation for Day One Conference, September 25-27, 2024: Rice University, Houston, Texas.
  25. Jangir N, Siraj D. Study of a state level implementation of innovative CPAP and HFNC for newborn in low resource settings. Poster presented at Innovation for Day One Conference, September 25-27, 2024: Rice University, Houston, Texas.
  26. Saruwatari MS, Kim S, Soghier L, Turcu R, Rao A, Davis L, Mooney KR, Bliss ND, Nolan A, Davis JM, Yusuf K, Ciorogariu AM, McMillin A, Rhine WD, Roxlo T, Liu J, Halperin D, Sutherland W, Leong W, Richardson D, Quan X, Hunter RB. Accuracy and Usability of a Novel Wearable Device for Continuous Noninvasive Blood Pressure Monitoring in Neonates. Poster presented at Innovation for Day One Conference, September 25-27, 2024: Rice University, Houston, Texas.
  27. Hansen C, Mason P, Frahm T, Mathews J, Clark C, Judkins A. Phototherapy Swaddle for Treatment of Neonatal Jaundice in Low-resource Settings. Poster presented at Innovation for Day One Conference, September 25-27, 2024: Rice University, Houston, Texas.
  28. Nelson N, Coyle J, Bailey J, Asma E, Oden ZM, Richards-Kortum R. Benchtop testing of a low-cost, video-based, continuous neonatal respiratory rate monitor. Poster presented at Innovation for Day One Conference, September 25-27, 2024: Rice University, Houston, Texas.
  29. San Roman Orozco O, Saarinen A, Torres-Martell J, Byambabayar U, Gutierrez Alvarez I, Perez B, Victorova, Heath A, Knight-Gregson B. Feasibility of RAPID Ultrasound Screening in Newborns and Infants. Poster presented at Innovation for Day One Conference, September 25-27, 2024: Rice University, Houston, Texas.
  30. Chiziwa C, Kamndaya M, Phepa P, Vweza A, Calis J, Berling B, Mkandawire T. Balancing sensitivity and specificity: Investigating the effect of age delay and critical illness events on the number of threshold alarms. Poster presented at Innovation for Day One Conference, September 25-27, 2024: Rice University, Houston, Texas.
  31. Lee K, Pellowski JA, Brayboy LM, Thompson KD, Dunsiger S. The association of racism and discrimination in disparities of hypertensive disorders of pregnancy in the United States: An Analysis of PRAMS data. Poster presented at Innovation for Day One Conference, September 25-27, 2024: Rice University, Houston, Texas.
  32. Gobezayehu A. Reducing neonatal mortality through improving the Quality-of-care at Dubti General Hospital, Ethiopia. Poster presented at Innovation for Day One Conference, September 25-27, 2024: Rice University, Houston, Texas.