From outer space to the inner ear

Discovering a new way of monitoring health

MindMics Founder & CEO Dr. Anna Barnacka was a NASA Einstein Fellow at Harvard University, monitoring black holes with precision instruments, when it struck her that there were no tools on the market to help her understand her own health. Existing technology was either cumbersome and impractical, or unreliable and imprecise.

Anna set out to discover a new way of monitoring health that would be as easy as listening to music and as accurate as a medical device. By analyzing low-frequency acoustical vibrations detected in the ear canal, she was able to capture subtle sound deviations that together created a precise picture of her health. And, with that novel discovery, a revolution in health monitoring began.

In 2018, Anna launched MindMics to create a next generation health monitoring platform using this ground-breaking, sound-based technology – known as infrasonic hemodynography (IH) – embedded in everyday earbuds.

Today, MindMics combines sound data with insights and guidance to help people improve their health and partners with leaders across industries to make this sound technology accessible to more people. Our vision is to create GPS for health and well-being – a platform that delivers real-time, accurate health data and an actionable user experience that influences our behavior and drives better health outcomes.

Our ultimate goal is to provide people with actionable data to eliminate heart failure as the #1 cause of death globally just as glucose monitoring did for diabetes. We hope you’ll join us on this important mission.

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More about In-ear Infrasonic Hemodynography (IH)

Bodily mechanisms and functions produce low-frequency sounds which offer a critical view into cardiovascular system health, but are outside the range of human hearing. MindMics invented and patented a technology, known as In-ear infrasonic hemodynography (IH), which can measure these low-frequency sounds created by vital organs, creating in turn a powerful, next generation health monitor.

IH can deliver biometric data like Heart Rate (HR) and Heart Rate Variability (HRV) with a 99% correlation to an ECG. In fact, IH provides a more comprehensive view of every heartbeat by providing insights into associated hemodynamics – or how blood flows through blood vessels – which is not observable by ECG.

In the future, IH has the potential to detect dangerous heart rhythms like Atrial Fibrillation (AF) early enough for even asymptomatic cases and to save many lives. Contact us to learn more about our R&D program.

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Why sound is better than light

Most wearables on the market today use photoplethysmography (PPG) light technology to measure heart rate and other key biometrics. Unfortunately, readings from PPG sensors – whether worn on the wrist or the finger – are only skin deep. Factors like skin tone, skin thickness, perspiration and body mass can severely impact the accuracy of PPG readings, making wearables grounded in light technology inadequate for many people.

MindMics’ patented infrasonic technology is different. Key organs like the heart are monitored through low-frequency acoustical vibrations detected in the ear canal. This ground-breaking technology, embedded in earbuds and hearing aids, is superior to PPG light technology in many ways.

MindMics sound-based technology is:

Highly accurate
Regardless of skin tone, skin thickness and body mass – making it the most inclusive health monitor on the market today.

Non-intrusive
Embedded into earbuds and other in-ear wearables that people use comfortably every day. No wrist or finger real estate required.

Inclusive
Affordable memberships and partnerships are available so all people can take advantage of sound-based technology to lead healthier lives.

Clinically validated with 99% accuracy

MindMics sound-based technology™ has been clinically validated in collaboration with leading researchers and world-renowned medical institutions.

A clinical study carried out with Prisma Health showed MindMics can measure the time between heartbeats with equivalent accuracy to the gold standard ECG – even for heartbeats as complex as atrial fibrillation. In fact, MindMics is currently validated to measure heart rate and heart rate variability with 99% accuracy to ECG. All without the expense and inconvenience of an ECG. Learn more.

A study by Scripps Health using MindMics found insights into hemodynamics – or how blood flows through blood vessels – that an ECG could not find. Principal investigator, Sanjeev Bhavanani, MD, stated, “MindMics technology shows a high correlation with medical-grade standards like echocardiogram and cardiac catheter.”

These clinical studies demonstrate the potential of MindMics to detect valvular disease independent of invasive and expensive methods. Studies continue and we’re looking for new clinical partners.

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Meet our Board of Directors

Marc Lustig

CHAIRMAN
Marc Lustig, with MSc and MBA degrees from McGill University, began in pharmaceuticals at Merck & Co. Then transitioned to institutional equity research at Orion Securities. With 14 years at GMP Securities L.P. and Dundee Capital Markets, he's now a Principal at KES 7 Capital and founded Cannabis Royalties & Holdings Corp. in 2015.
Paul Korngiebel

BOARD MEMBER
Paul Korngiebel, CFA is Portfolio Manager of Emerging Markets strategies at Boston Partners, a $70 billion equity manager. He has over 20 years of experience in financial markets. A graduate of Bowdoin College (AB), Harvard University (AM), St. Johns College (MA), and Kellogg (MBA).
Anna Barnacka

PRESIDENT & TREASURER
Anna Barnacka holds dual PhDs in Physics and Astronomy and has made significant contributions to science as a NASA Einstein Fellow at Harvard. Her work spans gravitational lensing, supermassive black holes, and, more recently, cardiovascular health.
Ron Wilson

BOARD MEMBER

Ron Wilson is the President of Best Buy Canada, leading strategic operations and enhancing the customer experience. His initiatives have expanded product offerings and improved delivery systems, earning accolades like Retailer of the Year in 2019. With over 30 years at Best Buy, he has held various senior roles, emphasizing agility and team empowerment to adapt to market trends.

Meet our Board of Advisors

Manoj Narender Madnani

Manoj Narender Madnani, CEO of DSA Group, is a seasoned executive known for his global deal-making prowess, overseeing transactions exceeding $20B USD. His expertise spans various sectors, focusing on M&As, corporate finance, and maximizing global opportunities.
Dr. Jacob Abraham

Dr. Jacob is a cardiologist at the Providence Heart Institute, specializes in Advanced Heart Failure. Board certified in cardiovascular medicine, nuclear cardiology, and advanced heart failure and transplant, he's actively involved in professional groups like the Cardiogenic Shock Working Group, HF2, INTELLECT-2, and several others.
Martin Ring

Martin Ring, acoustical engineer, significantly influenced Bose headphones for 25 years and made contributions to acoustics and transducers for another 40, specializing in underwater acoustics. He developed noise-canceling headphones for military use and holds 10 patents. His scholarly work includes six technical papers and an article on woodturning.
Patrick J. Kennedy

Patrick J. Kennedy is a former U.S. Congressman from Rhode Island (1995-2011) and a prominent advocate for mental health and addiction awareness. He sponsored the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act (2008) and co-authored A Common Struggle, detailing his personal experiences with these issues. Kennedy founded The Kennedy Forum and co-founded One Mind to promote mental health care and brain research.

Privacy rules.

Protecting your privacy is critically important to us. Highlights of our privacy policy include:

Security Organization and Enforcement: MindMics uses industry-leading technology to secure user data and has strict policies to ensure all user data is managed according to US and EU formal guidelines.

Data Privacy: User data is not sold. MindMics abides by strict patient privacy standards and protocols (HIPAA and GDPR) to support the security and privacy of user data.

Security Standards: We operate according to industry best practices to enact the highest levels of data security, including the transmission of all data in encrypted formats, housing of all databases on a private network that are not accessible via the Internet, and regular auditing (internal) of public APIs and external components.

Research and Development: User data is important for continuous product advancements that lead to leaps in understanding and application of biometric data. User data is always de-identified and is not traceable back to individual users.