Creative Careers In Medicine Podcast

In this episode of the CCIM podcast, we are joined by Associate Professor Fiona Brownfoot, an obstetrician and clinician scientist, and co-founder of Kali Healthcare. Fiona details her journey of innovation, from identifying the need for better foetal monitoring to conceptualising and developing a wearable device that transcends the limitations of 1970s CTG technology. Sharing her experiences in turning a concept into a potential game-changing product in the field of obstetrics.Fiona shares valuable insights into the importance of collaboration, drawing on expertise across disciplines, notably with Professor Gregor Grady and a talented team of electrical engineers. Through rigorous research and AI-assisted development, they devised an accurate method to detect foetal heartbeat—critical to their success.She then outlines the complexities of the commercialization journey, the transition from prototype to commercially viable product, and the necessity of navigating FDA and TGA regulatory pathways. Fiona discusse