Multiple Sclerosis Project

Multiple sclerosis (MS) is the most common autoimmune disorder that affects the brain. Ayogo, a small digital health technology developer in Vancouver, was contracted by a US pharmaceutical developer to create a wellness and family support application for patients diagnosed with MS. Digital Health Circle was able to assist with this project on multiple fronts. It connected Ayogo with another regional small business—Avocado Video—with expertise in scientific content creation. With in-house expertise in neuroscience, DHC was able to provide rapid, first-pass review of the produced content, significantly shortening development time and reducing costs to Ayogo from expensive medical professionals. Moreover, DHC de-risked this collaboration with financial cost sharing, which can be a significant barrier between cost-sensitive small businesses. Lastly, DHC connected Ayogo with two medical doctors, including a neurologist, to review all content for medical accuracy before submitting the app to their US client. This significantly shortened the pathway to market for this app, leading to the successful and on-time deployment of this app in the United States.