Life Science Showcase

Showcase: Annoviant, Inc.

April 20, 2026 9:25–9:43 AM
Broadway 3
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Annoviant is advancing patient outcomes in heart disease by delivering innovative, regenerative cardiovascular devices built on its proprietary TxGuard™ soft-tissue technology.

The platform enables durable, off-the-shelf solutions that address critical unmet needs in heart valve disease and coronary artery bypass grafting—helping patients live healthier lives while reducing long-term healthcare costs.

Showcase: Avast Therapeutics

April 20, 2026 9:45–10:03 AM
Broadway 3
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Avast Therapeutics is developing first-in-class, non-invasive peptide therapeutics that safely cross the blood-brain barrier to restore mitochondrial function and protect neurons.

This breakthrough approach targets neurodegenerative diseases such as Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s at their earliest stages, with the potential to halt disease progression and transform brain medicine.

Showcase: Neurodiverse Technologies Inc.

April 20, 2026 2:05–2:23 PM
Broadway 3
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Neurodiverse Technologies develops adaptive, research-driven simulation platforms that empower neurodivergent individuals to build real-world readiness and confidence.

Our products—including SANDI for driver readiness and NAVIS for interview and employment preparation—combine neuroscience, virtual reality, and machine learning to create accessible, data-informed training environments.

As a Vanderbilt University spin-off, we bridge academic innovation and real-world impact, helping individuals gain independence while enabling institutions to deliver evidence-based readiness programs at scale.