Groundbreaking Innovation Takes Center Stage: Winner Announced in Scientific Sessions 2023 Health Tech Competition


PHILADELPHIA, November 13, 2023 — In a remarkable showcase of ingenuity and technological advancement, the Scientific Sessions 2023 Health Tech Competition has crowned its champion. The event, held in Philadelphia, brought together visionaries and trailblazers in the field of healthcare technology, pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in modern medicine.

After rigorous evaluation and intense competition, the top spot was awarded to RCE.ai, for it’s extraordinary innovation that promises to reshape the landscape of cardiovascular medicine. The winning entry, unveiled during Scientific Sessions 2023, stood out for its potential to revolutionize patient care, diagnosis, and timely treatment.

The winner’s novel technology caught the attention of judges for its uniqueness, impact, and feasibility in real-world healthcare settings. The announcement took place amid the prestigious Scientific Sessions 2023, underscoring the importance of collaboration and knowledge exchange in driving the industry forward.

The potential demonstrated by RCE promises to alleviate gaps in heart attack diagnostics and have a significant impact to patient care. This achievement not only recognizes the efforts of the winning team but also propels the entire healthcare technology community towards new horizons.

Receiving the AHA 2023 Health Tech Competition Award from Nancy Brown – CEO of American Heart Association (right), and Star Jones – National Volunteer for the American Heart Association and Heart Disease Survivor (left)

The Health Tech Competition serves as a platform for showcasing cutting-edge solutions that have the potential to transform healthcare delivery and improve patient outcomes. The diverse range of entries highlighted the industry’s commitment to addressing current challenges and finding innovative solutions for a healthier future.

For more information on the Scientific Sessions 2023 Health Tech Competition and to learn about the winning innovation, please visit newroom.heart.org.

About Scientific Sessions:

Scientific Sessions is an annual event that brings together experts, researchers, and innovators in the field of healthcare to share knowledge, collaborate on advancements, and explore the latest breakthroughs in medical science. The Health Tech Competition is a highlight of this event, showcasing the most promising innovations in healthcare technology each year.

About RCE:

RCE.ai, an innovative artificial intelligence (AI) based medical technology company launched in Carlsbad, Calif., in 2018, is dedicated to early heart attack detection. The company has revolutionized the monitoring of cardiac injury by introducing Infrasensor™, a non-invasive infrared-based wearable device. RCE’s proprietary transdermal approach, enhanced with deep learning techniques, analyzes and associates unique optical signatures with cardiac conditions in real-time. This AI-coupled transdermal approach enables the potential application of RCE’s technology in various emergency care settings and remote monitoring applications. Presently, RCE is engaged in clinical studies to optimize the Infrasensor for clinical use. Through ongoing clinical studies, the company hopes to soon secure FDA approval for its technology, opening the door to making it available for sale in the United States.