Episode 25

Luminate Medical is a technology-led services company working to make cancer care more human-centered by addressing the often-overlooked aspects of treatment: side effects, clinic burden, and the emotional toll on patients and families. In this episode, Cathy O'Boyle discusses the company's innovative solutions and their patient-centered approach to cancer care.Cathy O'Boyle is the Head of Healthcare Services at Luminate Medical. She holds a BSc in Optometry from TU Dublin and a Master's in Clinical Vision Science from Ulster University. After working as an optometrist, Cathy joined the Bioinnovate program at the University of Galway (affiliated with Stanford's Biodesign program), where she discovered her passion for combining technology with clinical expertise. She's been with Luminate Medical for over two years.Luminate: Get Cancer Care at HomeLuminate Medical's top priority for future innovation is infertility prevention, a significant side effect of cancer treatment affecting both men and women. The team recognizes cancer now affects younger patients and that fertility impacts psychological well-being alongside physical health."The most important piece is truly listening. When you can sit in front of a patient and let them give feedback and tell the story in their own words—that's the most important bit.""We're not just focused on survival; we want to give people back their normal day-to-day things—being at home, being able to type your email, go for a 5K run, those things."