“A scientist who is also a human being cannot rest while knowledge which might be used to reduce suffering rests on the shelf.” — Albert Sabin, oral polio vaccine developer who spent much of his career in Cincinnati HOT COFFEE! ![]()
Machine learning to prevent falls According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, about 36 million older adults fall each year. A duo of researchers at the University of Cincinnati used machine learning to identify and approve methods for a fall detection system for the elderly. A mobile app for nonprofits DonorDrive, makers of an enterprise digital fundraising platform, announced the launch of the DonorDrive Charity Fundraising app, a mobile app created for nonprofits. The new app offers nonprofits a new supporter acquisition channel and is designed to drive higher fundraising and retention rates among their existing constituent bases. Meridian Bioscience to acquire BreathTek Cincinnati-based Meridian Bioscience, a maker of diagnostic test kits, has signed a definitive agreement to acquire part of Otsuka America Pharmaceutical's BreathTek business for $20 million in cash. BreathTek is a test for checking for Helicobacter pylori infection. Carefeed closes funding round Over-the-Rhine-headquartered Carefeed, which provides digital communication solutions to senior care facilities closed a financing round led by Indianapolis- and Cincinnati-based Allos Ventures, with participation from M25, a Chicago- and Indianapolis-based VC firm. Dayton is emerging tech hub A new report from real estate firm CBRE designates Dayton as a top “emerging” technology hub. According to the report, the Dayton metro area’s tech employment in 2020 was 18,930, with growth in technology jobs in the past five years pegged at 31% and tech wages at just over $90,000. Share these stories!
FEATURED TECH EVENT With TALK Louisville and Techfest
Gain tech insight and network with industry experts at Techfest Louisville, August 26-27 Join the Technology Association of Louisville (TALK) on August 26 and 27 for Techfest Louisville. You will learn from expert panels in the areas of edge computing, 5G & broadband, cybersecurity and how to combat social isolation with technology. This year’s Techfest will be at Noble Funk Brew Co., (922 S. Second St. in Louisville). TALK's TechFest Louisville is a biennial summit designed to bring together technology professionals for learning and networking. Featured Panels — Day 1, August 26
Featured Panel — Day 2, August 27
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