--- title: Blog | event recap description: event recap | Stay up to date on healthcare news, stories and insights from across the MATTER community. --- # Blog #### Stay up to date on healthcare news, stories and insights from across the MATTER community. # MATTER Blog Stay up to date on healthcare news, stories and insights from across the MATTER community. - event recap ## [Innovations in rare cancers, according to leaders at AbbVie, Precigen and the Rare Cancer Research Foundation](https://blog.matter.health/innovations-in-rare-cancers-according-to-abbvie-precigen-rare-cancer-research-foundation) Oct 17, 2024 [![Innovations in rare cancers, according to leaders at AbbVie, Precigen and the Rare Cancer Research Foundation](https://blog.matter.health/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/InnovationRareCancerSquare-2.png) ](https://blog.matter.health/innovations-in-rare-cancers-according-to-abbvie-precigen-rare-cancer-research-foundation) [Recent research has revealed that one in five cancers diagnosed in the U.S. is a rare cancer. Despite this alarming statistic, significant challenges remain in diagnosing and treating these diseases, as well as providing access to targeted therapies. Additionally, limited funding and clinical trials hinder the development of in...](https://blog.matter.health/innovations-in-rare-cancers-according-to-abbvie-precigen-rare-cancer-research-foundation) [![](https://matter.health/assets/images/ic_right_arrow_blue.svg)Read more](https://blog.matter.health/innovations-in-rare-cancers-according-to-abbvie-precigen-rare-cancer-research-foundation) - event recap ## [The $83.6 Billion Future of Senses: Enhancing Life Through Technology](https://blog.matter.health/future-of-senses-enhancing-life-through-technology-with-vsp-vision) Oct 3, 2024 [![The $83.6 Billion Future of Senses: Enhancing Life Through Technology](https://blog.matter.health/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/VSP%20Vision%20-%20future%20of%20senses%20Eventbrite%20(1920%20x%201080%20px)-2.png) ](https://blog.matter.health/future-of-senses-enhancing-life-through-technology-with-vsp-vision) [The virtual panel “The Future of Senses” explored how technology is reshaping human sensory experiences. With advances in haptic devices, virtual reality and sensory-driven healthcare, the event underscored the pivotal role startups are playing in enhancing well-being and performance. The Internet of Senses market, projected to grow to $83.6 billion by 2030, is driven by breakthroughs in spatia...](https://blog.matter.health/future-of-senses-enhancing-life-through-technology-with-vsp-vision) [![](https://matter.health/assets/images/ic_right_arrow_blue.svg)Read more](https://blog.matter.health/future-of-senses-enhancing-life-through-technology-with-vsp-vision) - event recap ## [Reimagining mental health in the workplace with Loyola University Chicago, Meharry Medical College, Teachone Wellness and Aetna, A CVS Health Company](https://blog.matter.health/reimagining-mental-health-in-the-workplace-with-loyola-university-chicago-and-more) Sep 11, 2024 [![Reimagining mental health in the workplace with Loyola University Chicago, Meharry Medical College, Teachone Wellness and Aetna, A CVS Health Company](https://blog.matter.health/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/Launch-2.png) ](https://blog.matter.health/reimagining-mental-health-in-the-workplace-with-loyola-university-chicago-and-more) [Loyola University Chicago’s Parkinson School of Health Sciences and Public Health and MATTER recently launched the](https://blog.matter.health/reimagining-mental-health-in-the-workplace-with-loyola-university-chicago-and-more) [![](https://matter.health/assets/images/ic_right_arrow_blue.svg)Read more](https://blog.matter.health/reimagining-mental-health-in-the-workplace-with-loyola-university-chicago-and-more) - event recap ## [The future of health equity: How AI is paving the way for inclusive healthcare, according to Dr. Maia Hightower](https://blog.matter.health/the-future-of-health-equity-how-ai-is-paving-the-way-for-inclusive-healthcare) Sep 10, 2024 [![The future of health equity: How AI is paving the way for inclusive healthcare, according to Dr. Maia Hightower](https://blog.matter.health/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/MaiaHightowerRecapBanner-2.png) ](https://blog.matter.health/the-future-of-health-equity-how-ai-is-paving-the-way-for-inclusive-healthcare) [With the introduction of artificial intelligence (AI) and ChatGPT into the healthcare ecosystem, there has been a significant impact on health equity, particularly in access to healthcare, data and analytics, addressing embedded biases and improving diagnosis and treatment planning.](https://blog.matter.health/the-future-of-health-equity-how-ai-is-paving-the-way-for-inclusive-healthcare) [![](https://matter.health/assets/images/ic_right_arrow_blue.svg)Read more](https://blog.matter.health/the-future-of-health-equity-how-ai-is-paving-the-way-for-inclusive-healthcare) - event recap ## [AI and Mental Health: A Startup's Journey with Blueprint](https://blog.matter.health/ai-and-mental-health-a-startups-journey-with-blueprint) Sep 9, 2024 [![AI and Mental Health: A Startup's Journey with Blueprint](https://blog.matter.health/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/data-privacy-and-security%20(1)-2.png) ](https://blog.matter.health/ai-and-mental-health-a-startups-journey-with-blueprint) [A 2023 study revealed that patients of therapists who overestimated their effectiveness often fared worse than those whose therapists had an accurate or even underestimated sense of their effectiveness.1 This is where measurement-informed care and care pathways become crucial. Blueprint, a MATTER startup...](https://blog.matter.health/ai-and-mental-health-a-startups-journey-with-blueprint) [![](https://matter.health/assets/images/ic_right_arrow_blue.svg)Read more](https://blog.matter.health/ai-and-mental-health-a-startups-journey-with-blueprint) - event recap ## [How AI is revolutionizing PTSD treatment: Insights from Omer Golan, founder and CEO of MyWhatIf](https://blog.matter.health/how-ai-is-revolutionizing-ptsd-treatment) Sep 6, 2024 [![How AI is revolutionizing PTSD treatment: Insights from Omer Golan, founder and CEO of MyWhatIf](https://blog.matter.health/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/data-privacy-and-security-656727-2.png) ](https://blog.matter.health/how-ai-is-revolutionizing-ptsd-treatment) [According to Mental Health America, approximately 20.78 percent of adults experienced a mental illness in 2019-2020, and more than half (54.7 percent) of adults with a mental illness did not receive treatment, with financial barriers being a significant reason.1 Recent research highlights how artificial intelligence (AI) is significantly enhancing the accessibility of mental healthca...](https://blog.matter.health/how-ai-is-revolutionizing-ptsd-treatment) [![](https://matter.health/assets/images/ic_right_arrow_blue.svg)Read more](https://blog.matter.health/how-ai-is-revolutionizing-ptsd-treatment) - event recap ## [How to foster a thriving hybrid work culture: Insights from Meighan Newhouse (10Pearls, Inspirant Group)](https://blog.matter.health/how-to-foster-a-thriving-hybrid-work-culture) Aug 14, 2024 [![How to foster a thriving hybrid work culture: Insights from Meighan Newhouse (10Pearls, Inspirant Group)](https://blog.matter.health/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/HybridWorkCultureBanner-2.png) ](https://blog.matter.health/how-to-foster-a-thriving-hybrid-work-culture) [In today’s dynamic work environment, leaders must attract, recruit and retain talent for the workforce of the future. As the co-founder and CEO of an innovative consulting firm, Meighan Newhouse fostered an award-winning, remote-first organization that employees loved working for. Under her leadership at Inspirant Group, the company was recognized as a Best Remote First Company in the U.S. for ...](https://blog.matter.health/how-to-foster-a-thriving-hybrid-work-culture) [![](https://matter.health/assets/images/ic_right_arrow_blue.svg)Read more](https://blog.matter.health/how-to-foster-a-thriving-hybrid-work-culture) - event recap ## [New horizons in virtual MSK Care: Insights from Peterson Health Technology Institute](https://blog.matter.health/new-horizons-in-msk-care) Jul 29, 2024 [![New horizons in virtual MSK Care: Insights from Peterson Health Technology Institute](https://blog.matter.health/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/PHTI_MSK_event_banner-2.png) ](https://blog.matter.health/new-horizons-in-msk-care) [Recently, the Peterson Health Technology Institute (PHTI) released a report o...](https://blog.matter.health/new-horizons-in-msk-care) [![](https://matter.health/assets/images/ic_right_arrow_blue.svg)Read more](https://blog.matter.health/new-horizons-in-msk-care) - insights ## [Thrive together: How a MATTER membership fuels startup innovation](https://blog.matter.health/how-matter-membership-fuels-startup-innovation) Jun 11, 2024 [![Thrive together: How a MATTER membership fuels startup innovation](https://blog.matter.health/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/MATTERmemberinfosessionrecapbanner-2.png) ](https://blog.matter.health/how-matter-membership-fuels-startup-innovation) [![](https://matter.health/assets/images/ic_right_arrow_blue.svg)Read more](https://blog.matter.health/how-matter-membership-fuels-startup-innovation) - event recap ## [MATTER wraps up second 51 Labs women’s health accelerator](https://blog.matter.health/matter-wraps-up-second-51-labs-womens-health-accelerator) May 22, 2024 [![MATTER wraps up second 51 Labs women’s health accelerator](https://blog.matter.health/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/51%20Labs%20Recap%20Blog%20Hero-2.png) ](https://blog.matter.health/matter-wraps-up-second-51-labs-womens-health-accelerator) [Ten startups working to reduce maternal mortality concluded the program with a final showcase to key stakeholders. May 22, 2024, CHICAGO, IL — Today,](https://blog.matter.health/matter-wraps-up-second-51-labs-womens-health-accelerator) [![](https://matter.health/assets/images/ic_right_arrow_blue.svg)Read more](https://blog.matter.health/matter-wraps-up-second-51-labs-womens-health-accelerator)