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How Optoceutics Is Exploring the Power of Light Therapy Beyond Mood Enhancement

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How Optoceutics Is Exploring the Power of Light Therapy Beyond Mood Enhancement

We all know light therapy can brighten our mood, especially for those battling depression or seasonal affective disorder. But what if light could do so much more? In this week's…
March 14, 2025
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How Optoceutics Is Exploring the Power of Light Therapy Beyond Mood Enhancement

We all know light therapy can brighten our mood, especially for those battling depression or seasonal affective disorder. But what if light could do so much more? In this week’s episode of StartUp Health NOW, we dive deep into the revolutionary work of StartUp Health community member Mai Nguyen, PhD, CEO & Co-founder of Optoceutics.

Forget what you think you know about light therapy. Nguyen and her team are pioneering a new frontier, demonstrating how precisely delivered light, through the eyes, can actually reprogram brain waves. This isn’t just about mood enhancement; it’s about potentially slowing the progression of neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer’s.

Join us for a fascinating conversation with Nguyen, a Berkeley researcher turned entrepreneur, as she discusses her groundbreaking device, currently marketed as a wellness tool, but with profound clinical aspirations. Discover how her collaboration with engineers in Copenhagen has led to a novel technology that’s already making waves.

This episode will challenge your perception of the lights around you and illuminate the future of brain health. Get ready to have your mind blown!


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