About Dr. Reiser
Dr. Emily Reiser is a curator of high impact networks and intentional engagements who develops strategic pathways into the medical industry for healthcare entrepreneurs, investors, clinicians, and advisors. For several years she has supported and influenced the Houston life science innovation community through her work at the Texas Medical Center, and previously via her leadership role with Enventure, a grassroots, non-profit organization supporting entrepreneurship training and life science company formation.
Dr. Reiser’s gateway into medical innovation began with research. While obtaining her Ph.D. in Bioengineering at Rice University she had the opportunity to develop cancer vaccines while simultaneously supporting early-stage startups in Houston. She always asked the question, “How does this innovation become a reality for patients?” The intersection between science and implementation sparked a passion for helping life science innovators understand the commercialization potential of their technologies.
What began as a passion has evolved in her specialty. During her leadership with Enventure she contributed to projects with dozens of local life science startups, helped form four new companies, and supported dozens of individuals transitioning to careers in entrepreneurship. At the Texas Medical Center, she manages a global network to ensure that the stakeholders in the TMC community can connect to the resources they need to be successful.
Ultimately, Dr. Reiser’s mission is to enable meaningful improvements in health outcomes at scale because these results directly impact the lives and well-being of others. Her goal is to continue this legacy by nurturing a healthy innovation community where well-matched conversations lead to collaborations that will ultimately enable clinically meaningful milestones and improve patient outcomes. From the inventor who wants to make an impact to those seeking to support innovation with their time or investment, Dr. Reiser is saving a seat at the table for you to make an impact through innovation.
Connect with her today to discuss what health innovation means to you!
By the Stats
Here are several examples of how Dr. Reiser’s insight and experience in the in the healthcare innovation marketplace have made an impact over the years:
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Co-built a business line that went from annual revenue of $3k in 2016 to over $100k in 2019
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Led a student startup accelerator program that has directly supported 60+ innovators and 6+ companies raising over $3M
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Manages a network of 600+ corporate partners, advisors, mentors, service providers, startups, and clinical KOLs by maintaining strong relationships and building new connections
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Directly supported 30+ health tech startups, 4 of which have created contracts with TMC health systems
Areas of Expertise
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Access to Healthcare
Even in a pre-COVID 19 world, access to healthcare providers and adequate coverage was a national issue. Post-pandemic, care navigation and access to healthcare has only increased in importance.
Dr. Reiser is available to discuss how organizations and individuals can take action to increase access to healthcare.
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Representation in Healthcare
Disparities in health, healthcare, hiring and promotion in medicine and science, and social determinants of health have major implications for our communities.
The responsibility lies with each of us to better understand the generational and ongoing trauma and lack of access to opportunities and spend our time and resources working to improve representation in healthcare and life sciences.
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Mental Health
While mental health awareness and startups have multiplied in the last several years there still is a large disparity when it comes to patient access, quality of care, measurement of clinical outcomes, and value.
Dr. Reiser can shed light on not only the current state of mental healthcare but also how emerging medical innovations can play a role in access to treatment.
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Patient-Centric Healthcare
Patients are demanding more from their providers, from easier navigation to their appointments, teleconsults, messaging with their care teams, and a quality experience during each visit.
Dr. Reiser can go into depth about how innovative technologies will improve access to care, individual health outcomes, care costs, and more.
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Community Health
While Houston, Texas is home to some of the best healthcare in the world, including the largest medical city at the Texas Medical Center, there are entire communities within minutes of these facilities who have limited access to healthcare.
Dr. Reiser is available to discuss the responsibility healthcare innovators have to serve and address the urgent needs within local communities.