About us
EchoVice is an interdisciplinary team where clinical knowledge and engineering expertise are combined. The team is composed of engineers Ajithan Christian Emmanuel and Jeppe Olesen, as well as doctor Kristian Bach Laursen. Common to all three is their personal interest in technology, health science, and innovation, which EchoVice is created and driven by.
Our History
The journey with EchoVice began when Kristian Bach Laursen was a research student at the Cardiology Department at Odense University Hospital. Here, he participated in various heart-related studies, including ultrasound scans through the esophagus, in connection with procedures on insufficient heart valves. However, during the procedures, Kristian encountered a challenge that is quite familiar among cardiologists. The ultrasound probe constantly moves due to muscle activity in the esophagus, as well as movement from the heart and lungs. This creates significant frustration for the cardiologist, who often has to reposition the probe, causing irritation for the patient as the procedure is prolonged.
Kristian was curious to find a better solution, so he contacted the Mærsk Mc-Kinney Møller Institute at the University of Southern Denmark, describing the issue. There, he got in touch with Ajithan Christian Emmanuel and Jeppe Olesen, both studying engineering in health and welfare technology at SDU. They were about to embark on their bachelor project, using Kristian’s observations as a case. After Ajithan and Jeppe completed their studies, they, in collaboration with Kristian, chose to continue the development of the product.
New percutaneous tricuspid valve therapies requires two consultant cardiologist to perform peri-procedural ultrasound at Rigshospitalet,
a stabilizing device could potentially replace one cardiologist.
Jacob Eifer møller
Professor, Dept. of Cardiology Odense University hospital, and Consultant cardiologist, dept. of Cardiology Rigshospitalet.
This led to EchoVice, a device capable of stabilizing while allowing rotation of the ultrasound probe in the esophagus, thus serving as an additional hand for the cardiologist. This apparatus will not only assist cardiologists in conducting examinations and procedures more efficiently but also reduce the duration of operations, benefiting both the patient and the medical staff.
In 2022, EchoVice Aps was officially established with a focus on improving the ultrasound aspect of procedures involving insufficient heart valves through the groin. Along the way, EchoVice received grants from sources such as the Alexander Foss’ Industrifond and is currently a part of PreFlight Odense. Additionally, the company has completed a program with Beta.Health and, in the summer of 2023, secured funding and support from Innovation Fund Denmark, who also granted the company an Innobooster in 2024. Also in 2024, a collaboration was established with the Christian Nielsens Fond.
The team sees significant potential in expanding their technology to other types of surgeries and medical examinations in the future. With EchoVice, Kristian, Ajithan, and Jeppe have embarked on an exciting journey in the field of medical innovation, with a desire to make a positive difference for both patients and doctors.
The solution was patented in Denmark in 2023.
Vision
We work closely with professionals to develop equipment that can solve current medical issues.
Mission
We aim to improve healthcare with easily implementable solutions that will benefit both patients and staff, while also promoting technological advancement.
Team
Ajithan Emmanuel
CEO
Engineer
Electronics & production
Responsible for electronics/programming, product development, regulatory processes, and administration.
Jeppe Olesen
CINO
Engineer
Usability & design
Responsible for design, concept development, and user interaction, including testing.
Kristian Bach Laursen
CEO
Medical doctor
Research & clinical management
Responsible for clinical protocols and issues.
Clara Binggeli
Student Assistant
Media Science
Communication & strategy
Responsible for marketing, branding and communication
Investor
Collaborators
Advisor
Thiusius Rajeeth Savarimuthu
SDU robotics, Health technology & AI. CTO in ROPCA
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At Echovice, we are an interdisciplinary team where clinical knowledge and engineering expertise are combined to improve the production of ultrasound images during heart surgeries.