The New Orleans BioInnovation Center (NOBIC) crowned JuneBrain Inc. the first-place and crowd favorite winner of its 2025 BioChallenge Pitch Competition, held during BIO on the BAYOU in New Orleans.
The Maryland-based neurotech startup is developing AI-powered retinal imaging technology that detects and monitors neuroinflammation and neurodegeneration remotely, helping clinicians identify early warning signs of neurological disease. Origami Therapeutics of San Diego earned second place, and Centron Bio of Cambridge placed third.
Presented by UNT Health Fort Worth Center for Translational Research, the BioChallenge highlights breakthrough startups shaping the future of neuroscience and reinforces Louisiana’s leadership in life sciences innovation.
– April Catarella, Gambel Communications