Cari is a healthtech startup focusing on improving patient experience with sleep apnea and long-term respiratory health management. Cari Medical is developing a digital mask selection tool that helps sleep apnea patients choose the mask best suited to their respiratory conditions, facial anatomy and sleep habits.
Almost 1 billion people around the world are affected by obstructive sleep apnea, a sleep disorder which causes breathing interruptions and disturbs sleep. Patients suffer higher risks of heart attack, stroke and other health problems. Poor sleep quality drastically lowers a patient’s quality of life, affecting their work and family life.
CPAP is a widely used sleep apnea therapy that pumps air into the patient’s airway through a snuggly fitted mask. Having a well-fitted mask is crucial to ensuring the comfort and efficiency of the therapy. However, many patients have limited access to clinical guidance on mask selection and management. The current mask fitting approach can only be done in person, which can become time-consuming and costly for both patients and clinics.
Lyra is a biomedical engineer with a passion for utilising innovative technologies in healthcare. Since completing her Masters degree in Biomedical Engineering, she has led Cari's product development endeavour to design a better solution that helps patients manage their respiratory health. Apart from having experience in supporting data-driven research that translates into clinical solutions, Lyra has worked in market research and customer insights, which helps her to gain a unique perspective on user-centred design.
Di is a biomedical engineer and aspiring entrepreneur. Having studied Biomedical Engineering at the University of Melbourne, she is passionate about applying a personalised approach to tackle unmet clinical needs. Di has more than three years experience working on multi-disciplinary research projects. Her experience in customer service and sales aids her role in customer engagement and business development at Cari.
