Development of Profi Nasal Spray for COVID-19 Protection

10min Snip

00:00

Play full episode

Summary

Transcript

Episode notes

The chapter delves into the creation of Profi nasal spray, initially aimed at multiple sclerosis but now combating COVID-19 by capturing and neutralizing droplets in the air. The product is recommended for prophylactic use in various scenarios and is composed primarily of water with a gel component, offering a simple and effective barrier against viruses. Additionally, the chapter discusses the effectiveness of different masks in filtering out pathogens, highlighting the advantages of N95 masks and innovations like enhancing surgical masks with wires and flaps.

In this episode, Jeff and Peter discuss how to be an entrepreneur in the biomedical field, Jeff’s journey with ADHD, and groundbreaking technologies pioneered by Jeff’s lab.

21:34 | The Future of Disease Diagnostics
44:54 | A Nasal Spray Against Covid-19?
01:18:26 | Surviving Imposter Syndrome

Dr. Jeffrey Karp is a leading bioengineer, holding a professorship at Harvard Medical School and MIT. Karp has co-founded 13 companies, raising over $600 million. His Laboratory ‘Karp Lab’ focuses on advanced biomaterials and devices for therapeutics, and focuses on medical problem-solving fields like a nasal spray effective against viruses. Some of the groundbreaking technologies he’s developed are tissue adhesives (TISSIUM), target drug delivery needs, and 3D printing biomedical devices. His dedication to bioengineering research has led to over 30,000 citations for his publications (0.1% globally) and multiple awards by the National Academy of Inventors and TEDMED.

Dr. Karp’s new book: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0063010739

Website: https://www.jeffkarp.com/

Profi Nasal Spray: https://www.profispray.com/

____________

I only endorse products and services I personally use. To see what they are, please support this podcast by checking out our sponsors:

Get started with Fountain Life and become the CEO of your health: https://fountainlife.com/peter/

AI-powered precision diagnosis you NEED for a healthy gut: https://www.viome.com/peter

_____________

Get my new Longevity Practices 2024 book: https://bit.ly/48Hv1j6

I send weekly emails with the latest insights and trends on today’s and tomorrow’s exponential technologies. Stay ahead of the curve, and sign up now: Tech Blog

_____________

Connect With Peter: