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[IL7]The Digital Health Revolution: Wearables, Rehabilitation, and the Future of DysphagiaCare
Jana Rieger (Professor Emeritus, University of Alberta/CEO, True Angle Medical Technologies, Inc.)
Dr. Jana Rieger is an entrepreneur, researcher and educator whose career exemplifiesthe transformative power of bridging academic research with real-world innovation.With over two decades of experience at the University of Alberta, Dr. Rieger seamlesslynavigated multiple roles as a clinician, researcher, professor, and director of research,consistently demonstrating her commitment to improving health-care outcomes throughtechnology.
As co-founder and CEO of True Angle, a company that emerged from the University ofAlberta in 2017, Dr. Rieger has led the development of wearable technologies thatempower individuals to take control of their health. Her company's flagship productsinclude Breth, a wearable device that reduces stress through guided breathwork practices,and Mobili-T, an innovative solution for individuals managing dysphagia.
True Angle was named Edmonton Startup of the Year by the National Angel Capital Organizationin 2021, and Dr. Rieger received the 2024 Woman in Tech Award from Start Alberta.
As co-founder and CEO of True Angle, a company that emerged from the University ofAlberta in 2017, Dr. Rieger has led the development of wearable technologies thatempower individuals to take control of their health. Her company's flagship productsinclude Breth, a wearable device that reduces stress through guided breathwork practices,and Mobili-T, an innovative solution for individuals managing dysphagia.
True Angle was named Edmonton Startup of the Year by the National Angel Capital Organizationin 2021, and Dr. Rieger received the 2024 Woman in Tech Award from Start Alberta.