In many countries, surgery is hindered by access to blood and a lack of blood banks. New technology is enabling doctors to re-use blood, which is even more effective than donor blood, but this technology is expensive and out of reach of developing nations. In turn, Carolyn Yarina developed Hemafuse, a surgical tool to recycle a person’s own blood from internal bleeding.
Carolyn Yarina is the CEO and co-founder of Sisu Global Health, based in Baltimore, Maryland. Sisu Global Health is a medical device company for emerging markets where her role includes business operations, development and strategy. Outside of Sisu, Carolyn is particularly involved in promoting an inclusive culture for women and minorities within the technology community through mentorship.