What if the thing we've been taught to hide could actually heal us?
In this episode of RedefineHER, we sit down with Dr. Sara Naseri, CEO and Co-Founder of Qvin, the first and only company using menstrual blood as a clinical tool for early diagnostics. From FDA clearance to global studies and research partnerships with Stanford, Sara is leading the charge in making menstrual blood mainstream medicine.
We talk about what it means to leave the clinical path for something bigger, why the future of diagnostics is already in your underwear, and how the Q-Pad™ is breaking barriers in access, personalization, and preventative care.
This one is for every woman who’s ever said, "Why didn’t I know this sooner?"
We dive into:
✔️ Why menstrual blood holds over 400 diagnostic biomarkers
✔️ How Qvin developed the first FDA-cleared menstrual pad for lab testing
✔️ Dr. Sara Naseri’s journey from M.D. to startup founder
✔️ The gender data gap in healthcare and how Qvin is addressing it
✔️ Making diagnostics more accessible for women around the world
✔️ Building scientific credibility in a taboo space
✔️ What Qvin’s biobank means for the future of personalized medicine
Timeline:
00:00 Revolutionizing Women's Health Through Menstrual Blood
03:08 The Science Behind Menstrual Blood Diagnostics
06:07 Innovative Solutions for Preventative Care
09:00 The Q-Pad: A Game Changer in Diagnostics
12:08 Expanding Horizons: Future Biomarkers and Applications
15:04 Empowering Women Through Health Technology
17:59 AI and Data Collection in Women's Health
21:05 Global Impact: Reaching Underserved Communities
24:01 The Journey of a Health Tech Founder
26:56 Navigating Challenges as a Leader
29:29 The Power of Resilience and Passion
32:30 Building a Diverse and Resilient Team
34:52 Innovation in Women's Health
36:57 Navigating the Challenges of Fundraising
40:19 Changing Perceptions in Healthcare
45:56 Advice for Female Founders
49:24 Encouraging Innovation in Healthcare
52:14 The Impact of Medical Backgrounds on Entrepreneurship
54:22 Getting Involved with Quinn
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Connect with our guests
Website: https://qvin.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/naseri/
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