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Anjelica Gonzalez, Ph.D.

Anjelica Gonzalez, Ph.D.

Anjelica Gonzalez
Overview of Current Project
Our world will look different in three years after the ongoing pandemic has ended, however, the need for versatile devices to treat respiratory distress will remain. Prior to the pandemic, respiratory distress was responsible for 3.2% of all neonatal deaths in the US, as well as affecting over 200K adults per year. We have developed a low-cost all-in-one system that can deliver sterilized, humidified, warmed, and oxygenated air to patients. If awarded by the Blavatnik Fund for Innovation at Yale, we intend to complete the remaining preclinical work and submit our device for regulatory approval within 7 months.
Favorite Off-Time Activity
Coaching my twin 10 y.o. boys' little league baseball team is something I enjoy doing in the fall and spring. Getting to see all the kids engage in teamwork and individual development, while spending time outside running around with my boys is an experience I cherish. As they get older, and interested in football, hockey and basketball, I doubt my coaching skills are going to be in much demand!!!
Best Advice for New Entrepreneurs
I am a huge proponent for social entrepreneurship and thinking critically about sustainability and impact of commercial innovation. Regardless of the innovation, if it is not accessible, affordable, sustainable and available to a wide market base, you lose opportunity for broad and meaningful impact. The more savvy every consumer base becomes, the more concerned they are about ethical considerations of the companies, products and services they use. Therefore, being forward thinking about how your innovation fits into the world, may be a strengthening opportunity.