Urine is the new norm

Pr Ivan Tack is a nephrologist and physiologist. Since 2006, he is Head of the Clinical Physiology Department at Rangueil Hospital. He is also the coordinator of the development in health and care department at Paul Sabatier University.
Member of several international learned societies, he has collaborated on more than 90 scientific articles of reference. Fostering a robust clinical practice, he has consistently stayed abreast of the newest advancements by integrating his research endeavors with close engagement with patients.

At Usense, Dr. Ivan Tack guides the detection of biomarkers of medical interest and ensures that the technological solutions developed are aligned with the practitioners' needs.

"Several years back, nephrology underwent a groundbreaking transformation with the advent of urine strips. Presently, we stand on the brink of a fresh revolution sparked by Usense, poised to impact not just nephrology but numerous other medical disciplines. Our journey into the exploration of urinary excretions is still in its nascent stage, paving the way to a significant stride towards personalized medicine."

Cardiologist by training, Professor Philippe Douste-Blazy has served as Mayor of Lourdes and then of Toulouse, Minister of Health, Minister of Culture, Minister of Minister of Foreign Affairs and Deputy Secretary General of the United Nations, in charge of innovative financing for development. He is also the founding President of Unitaid, a United Nations organization which negotiates the purchase of medicines for developing countries. Since 2020, he has been President of the United Nations Unitlife Fund, dedicated to the fight against malnutrition in the first 1,000 days of life.

Professor Philippe Douste-Blazy brings to Usense his expertise in clinical research, his knowledge of public health issues in France and internationally, and his experience in the in the dissemination of diagnostic and therapeutic innovations to the greatest number of people in the service of health for all.

"Usense is a perfect example of what tomorrow's medicine will be like. Medicine that is both preventive, facilitating instant diagnosis from urine, and and personalised medicine. It will improve the monitoring of the disease as close as possible to the patient. Usense presents a genuine prospect for healthcare systems, particularly in the most secluded regions where obtaining a diagnosis is challenging or non-existent."

Dr Alain Pluquet holds a PhD in particle physics obtained at Fermilab (USA) and at the CEA (Commissariat à l'Energie Atomique). He has worked for 20 years at the CEA, where he oversaw the sensor and signal technologies department. He joined Biomérieux as a member of the Management Committee (CTO, CDO) and then became Vice President of Institut Merieux, in charge of technology and innovation

Dr. Alain Pluquet brings to Usense his multidisciplinary expertise combining biology, technology, entrepreneurship applied to the health field.

"The solutions developed by Usense fit perfectly with the evolution of healthcare systems in France and in the world. Thanks to a rapid ,multiparametric, easy-to-use diagnostic tool, Usense contributes to the optimisation of care paths in many medical situations."