CCUSA Conference Video #3 - Technology & Innovation Eve and Onyi
Conquering Cervical Cancer USA + Global Versions
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10m
Former Google executive Eve McDavid's cervical cancer treatment journey was difficult - undergoing brachytherapy was an extremely painful experience. Eve, however, thought that there had to be a better way. Partnering with her oncologist Dr Onyinye Balogun, they set out to form Mission-Driven Tech, and revolutionise the process of brachytherapy to make it better for all women.
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