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2024 National Conference on Hydrocephalus: HA CONNECT
Kitea Health was honored to attend the 2024 Hydrocephalus Association Conference. Our team, Dr. Simon Malpas (CEO) and Natalia Lopez...

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Jul 26, 20241 min read


Radio New Zealand: Kitea Helping the Brain Drain
The developer of the world's smallest brain implant, Kitea Health, says it not only alerts parents when pressure is building in their...

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Jul 15, 20241 min read


NZ Herald: After world-first brain implant, Kitea Health raising $20m
Discover the groundbreaking news of Kitea Health's world-first brain implant. NZ Herald's Chris Keall sat down with Dr Simon Malpas, CEO...

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Jul 12, 20241 min read


Kitea Health Update: World's Smallest Brain Implant Commences First Human Trials in New Zealand
World’s smallest brain implant commences first human trials in New Zealand Kitea Health is pleased to announce the commencement of human...

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Jul 8, 20243 min read


Kitea Health Soars as Finalist in Two Hi-Tech Award Categories!
Last night, the energy crackled with innovation at the NZ Hi-Tech Award Finalist Announcement event. It was an electrifying atmosphere...

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Mar 28, 20241 min read


Bridging the Gap: Bringing Science to Patients with Natalia Lopez, Co-founder and COO of Kitea Health
Kitea Health's co-founder, Natalia Lopez, was featured on the Good Clinical Podcast hosted by the amazing Charles Beasley. In the...

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Mar 20, 20241 min read


Shaping History Together: Deep Tech Investment
Kitea Health isn't just another company - it's a pioneer in deep tech solutions. Kitea Health's world-first technology platform holds the...

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Mar 14, 20241 min read


Good Clinical Podcast: Proactive Healthcare with Dr. Simon Malpas, Co-founder and CEO of Kitea Health
Join Dr. Simon Malpas, a pioneering New Zealand scientist and entrepreneur, for a fascinating discussion on the Good Clinical Podcast....

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Mar 8, 20241 min read


Hydrocephalus Support Association (Australia): Advancement in Hydrocephalus Care with Kitea Sensor
The Hydrocephalus Support Association (HSA) shared news about Kitea Health's advancements in hydrocephalus management! The HSA, a...

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Mar 1, 20241 min read


Pioneering Kiwi Research for Hydrocephalus Patients
Dr. Sarah-Jane Guild, Preclinical and Clinical Lead at Kitea Health, was recently featured on RNZ discussing our groundbreaking work for...

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Feb 22, 20241 min read


Kiwi Invention Brings Renewed Hope for Millions
Redefining Hydrocephalus care through Innovation Dr. Sarah-Jane Guild, our Preclinical and Clinical Lead, showcased Kitea Health's...

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Feb 20, 20241 min read


The Health Research Council grant of $1.2m to UoA senior research fellow, Dr. Sarah-Jane Guild
The Health Research Council has awarded a major grant of $1.2m to the University of Auckland senior research fellow, Dr. Sarah-Jane Guild.

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Aug 16, 20231 min read


Kitea Health secures $6m in capital raise led by Pacific Channel
The company behind the world’s first implantable long term brain pressure sensor, New Zealand start- up Kitea Health, has secured $6m...

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Feb 24, 20232 min read
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