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Academic Health Science Network grant awarded

The Academic Health Science Network North East and North Cumbria (AHSN NENC) has awarded Manus a grant for finalising the product design before design freeze, obtaining a medical device CE approval and establishing first sales in the non-regulated (research) market.

A press release (word doc ) with further information is available below next to the AHSN NENC logo.

MANUS Neurodynamica Ltd PR AHSN.doc

Sky News

1.9.2013

Following the Technology Strategy Board's decision to award a grant to Manus Neuro-Dynamica for the final phase of research and development of the Sensor-pen, Sky News ran this piece featuring footage of the Sensor-pen trials with comments from Dr. Kieran Breen of Parkinson's UK.

Euro News
April 2012

This significant Euro News documentary feature showcases the DiPAR Sensor-pen technology at the University Medical Centre, Groningen, Netherlands during early-stage trials. It includes interviews with patients, scientists and clinicians as well as a comprehensive overview of the technology.

The documentary was made available on World Parkinson's Day (11th April) 2012 and was broadcast in 130 worldwide. It was also aired for a full week in Futuris - Euronews' award-winning programme on European science, research and innovation.

The following article was published in 'The Engineer' in October 2013

http://www.theengineer.co.uk/medical-and-healthcare/news/sensory-pen-can-detect-early-symptoms-of-parkinsons-disease/1017372.article

The following article was published by a local newspaper in the North East of England where Manus Neuro-Dynamica is based:

http://www.nebusiness.co.uk/business-news/science-and-technology/2012/04/19/newcastle-medical-company-looking-at-warning-signs-of-parkinson-s-disease-51140-30791224/

In addition the DiPAR project has been featured in a large number of Dutch language publications:

http://www.rug.nl/news-and-events/news/news2012/onderzoek-naar-sensor-pen-voor-vroegtijdige-diagnose-van-parkinson

http://www.levenmetparkinson.nl/news/displaynewsitem.asp?SEARCH=&PAGE=1&NEWSID=%7BBB69DB0A-7543-4309-A11E-9786E9E314E4%7D

RTV Noord:

http://www.rtvnoord.nl/artikel/artikel.asp?p=116298

Asser Journaal:

http://www.asserjournaal.nl/bericht/24139 Technisch weekblad

http://www.technischweekblad.nl/sensor-pen-voor-diagnose-ziekte-van-parkinson.303662.lynkx