A senior studying biomedical engineering at Case Western Reserve University is about to put his startup to the test in a high-profile competition. The medical device company, called Asclepii, describes itself as being focused on "building the next generation of tissue engineering therapeutics for wound healing."  The medical device company, called Asclepii, describes itself as being focused on "building the next generation of tissue engineering therapeutics for wound healing." Learn more: Crain's Cleveland Business

Asclepii Celebrates CEO Franco Kraiselburd's Recognition as an MIT Innovator Under 35 and 2024 Pioneer of the Year

The 22-year-old was also recognized as Pioneer of the Year

Cleveland, OH — 11/08/2024 — Asclepii is thrilled to announce that CEO Franco Kraiselburd has been honored as an MIT Innovator Under 35 for 2024 and named Pioneer of the Year at the award ceremony held in Lima, Peru, on November 7. Franco, 22, is one of the youngest awardees in the history of the list.

MIT Technology Review highlights Franco's transformative impact in the field of regenerative medicine and affordable wound care. Under Franco's visionary leadership, Asclepii has pioneered advancements in medical devices, focusing on global accessibility and groundbreaking tissue engineering technologies. His commitment to innovation has not only reshaped approaches to healthcare but has also positioned Asclepii at the forefront of the medical technology industry. 

About Asclepii: Headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, Asclepii is a biomedical engineering company dedicated to developing accessible, innovative medical solutions that improve the quality of life globally. For more information about Asclepii and its mission, visit www.asclepii.com

Contact: William Tavel, william@asclepii.com 

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Entrepreneur-student Franco Kraiselburd is just 21 and spent most of his life in South America and Europe, but his connection to Cleveland is long. It goes back to when he was 13, in fact, and working on his very first scientific project.  While a primary school student in Brazil, Kraiselburd came across research conducted by Case Western Reserve University professor Dr. Arnold Caplan, an expert in Mesenchymal Stem Cells (MSCs). Kraiselburd didn’t know that eight years later, he’d be working in the very lab where Dr. Caplan conducted his research. Learn more: greatercle.com

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I was originally born in Boston but moved around a lot as a kid. Having spent time living in Spain, Brazil, Argentina, Chile, and the United States, I had a really international upbringing. Every new place brought me a unique perspective and language, which translated into a very useful skillset, both personally and professionally. Growing up, I never saw borders, languages, stigmas, or cultures as “limitations” – more so, I saw them as challenges in a world where anything is possible. Learn more: voyageohio.com