21/01/2025
Ottawa, Ontario — Tuesday January 21, 2025
Every infant’s cry carries critical information about their health, but until now, we’ve lacked the tools to decode these signals. Crynostics, an innovative Ottawa-based startup, wants to change that by unlocking the information hidden in a baby’s cry.
In collaboration with CHEO pediatric neurologist Dr. Helly Goez, the pediatric ENT division, and data scientists from the University of Ottawa’s Faculty of Engineering and Department of Otolaryngology, Crynostics is harnessing the power of artificial intelligence (AI) to develop a groundbreaking tool that listens to and interprets infant cries in real-time. By identifying and classifying the subtle features of these cries, Crynostics aims to offer valuable insights into a baby’s health and mood, potentially transforming the way healthcare providers and parents respond to an infant’s needs.
Crynostics and Core Innovation: A Game-changing Collaboration
Crynostics’ success has been enhanced by its participation in the CHEO Research Institute’s Core Innovation program, which has provided expert guidance and resources to accelerate their mission. Working closely with Core Innovation, Crynostics has refined its AI-driven technology to meet the highest standards of pediatric diagnostics.
“Collaborating with Core Innovation has been a game-changer for Crynostics,” says Marco Janeczek, CEO of Crynostics. “The mentorship and support we’ve received have helped us take our vision to the next level, bringing us closer to our goal of revolutionizing pediatric care.”
Key Milestones in Crynostics’ Journey
- Active participation in CHEO’s Core Innovation Program, gaining access to expert mentors and cutting-edge resources.
- Securing funding to accelerate technology development and expand research efforts.
- Building a strong team of university researchers, professors, and AI specialists to refine the product.
- Launching the first version of their prototype app, focusing on identifying infant mood states based on cry patterns.
Looking Ahead: Transforming Pediatric Diagnostics
The goal for Crynostics is to make this technology available in every Canadian hospital, allowing healthcare providers to assess an infant’s cry immediately after birth to help prevent potential health issues early on.
With its deep learning capabilities, Crynostics’ tool has the potential to become an essential part of pediatric screening, offering faster, more accurate diagnostics that could save up to 70% of newborn lives.
“By decoding infant cries, we’re unlocking a powerful diagnostic tool that can help healthcare providers make informed decisions, ultimately improving outcomes for babies,” says Dr. Goez, investigator at the CHEO Research Institute.
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