MIMOSA Diagnostics Inc.

MIMOSA Diagnostics Inc.
Business Description

MIMOSA Diagnostics Inc., (MIMOSA) founded by Dr. Karen Cross and Dr. General Leung, has developed a portable, light-based imaging technology that transforms skin health assessments. MIMOSA Pro consists of a small cellphone sized device and a connected care platform to enable physicians to manage patients remotely. The COVID-19 pandemic has overwhelmed healthcare systems globally, and non-emergent patients have been unable to receive routine physical care, which is resulting in an increase in amputations and mortality. Moreover, a billion people lack access to healthcare globally - MIMOSA is committed to breaking down geographical and socio-economic barriers to increase access to healthcare. This small and mighty MIMOSA Pro device allows for equal access to specialized healthcare for all.

First Name
Karen
Last Name
Cross
Position
Co-Founder & CEO
Business Address
Halifax, NS, B3R 0A5
Phone
1-844-646-6721
Email
drkaren@mimosadiagnostics.com
Dr. Karen Cross is the Innovator in Residence at the Nova Scotia Health Authority. She provides expertise and assistance to NSHA to advance innovations in medicine and surgery throughout the continuum of care. She is a Plastic, Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgeon with a specialization in Advanced Tissue Injury & Wound Care. She is the first Surgeon-Entrepreneur at the University of Toronto, a designation she received for her knowledge translation of taking technology from the bench to the bedside. Dr. Cross is CEO and Co-founder of MIMOSA Diagnostics Inc. Her passion is creating equity within the healthcare system by improving access to care with technology.