15 million people worldwide suffer a stroke every year. Of these, 5 million die and another 5 million are left disabled. The Micro-X Brain CT Scanner is an ambulance-based lightweight device that can return peoples’ lives to normal by enabling on-site diagnosis and treatment in stroke emergencies.

Research Innovation Sprints (RIS) are an intensive six-week applied research method for collaboration between design, academia, and industry. RIS identify opportunities and develop strategies, services, processes, and systemic solutions. RIS are highly effective in accelerating research translation to create new legislation, state-wide strategies, customer services, and business transformations.