Dr Joseph Ischia

Surgical Uro-Oncologist, @AusPublicHealth | Associate Prof, @UniMelb
Founder, @AkeekoMedical and @MedLitGo
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[Dr Joseph Ischia @thehalfmiler]

Glad to share that @AkeekoMedical is nominated for the Health Industry Hub Awards 2025 under the 'Government Relations and & Policy Team of the Year' category!

If you'd like to show your support, please consider voting for us here:
https://t.co/AiN9dgKGXc

#MedTech #Healthcare

[Dr Joseph Ischia @thehalfmiler]

Hello Madrid! Here for the much-anticipated #EAU25, happening March 21–24, organised by the European Association of Urology.

Great to connect with urology professionals from Europe and across the globe, industry leaders, and innovators.

📷 : @Uroweb

[USANZ @USANZUrology]

An ADT prescribing update was delivered by USANZ Member @thehalfmiler who also invited delegates to tomorrows breakfast session: Prostate prescribing power - How urologists can (and must) remain relevant in managing advanced disease, at #USANZ25.

[Dr Joseph Ischia @thehalfmiler]

Team @AkeekoMedical is live from @USANZUrology 2025 in Perth! Drop by our booth at PCEC until 4 March—we'd love to say hello.

Had a great experience presenting on ADT prescribing, and chairing insightful sessions. Will share insights soon.

#MedTech #Urology

[LaunchVic 🚀 @LaunchVic]

Akeeko is just one of the 3,500+ Victorian startups advancing medical technology. Medical technology starts here. Startups Start Here.

@AkeekoMedical #startupsstarthere
Find out more: https://t.co/UnXTJjvboQ

[Dr Joseph Ischia @thehalfmiler]

Thrilled to kick off the new year with a big announcement: JiffyStent is now Akeeko Medical!

This rebrand reflects our commitment to making medical care more accessible and efficient globally, with the same dedicated team driving us.

Visit https://t.co/FHzfARSHO9 to learn more

[Dr Joseph Ischia @thehalfmiler]

A memorable evening for team @JiffyStentTech at the Victorian Startup Gala by @LaunchVic, full of great conversations with Victoria's thriving startup community.

#MedTech #Startuplife #Healthcare

[Akeeko Medical® @AkeekoMedical]

Team JiffyStent had a fantastic time at the Victorian Startup Gala, organised by @LaunchVic!

Honoured to be invited as a MedTech Market Growth Program Grant recipient, alongside innovative homegrown founders, investors, and supporters.

Here's to the spirit of collaboration 🙌

[Dr Joseph Ischia @thehalfmiler]

Looking forward to representing @JiffyStentTech at MedTech On the Hill, organised by @MedTechAus on the 19th and 20th of August!

If you're attending, DM me in case you'd like to catch up at the event.

#MedTech #Urology #Healthcare

[Dr Joseph Ischia @thehalfmiler]

Another blast from the past – meet Percy, our trusty silicone companion.

He's braved more than his fair share of ureteral insertions over time, all in the name of medical science.

Seen in picture: Percy bracing himself for yet another pre-clinical study!

#MedTech #Urology

[Dr Joseph Ischia @thehalfmiler]

Couldn't be prouder to have Cyril alongside on the JiffyStent journey.

We are lucky to have his leadership, expertise, and positivity drive us forward at every step.

#MedTech #Leadership

[Akeeko Medical® @AkeekoMedical]

Next on #MeetTheTeam is Cyril Dixon, our COO!

With 18+ years in senior healthcare roles, Cyril’s leadership, expertise, and strategic vision drive our growth story and lay the foundation for our strong culture and team spirit.

#MedTech #Leadership #Healthcare #Urology

[Dr Joseph Ischia @thehalfmiler]

@cgratzke @JiffyStentTech @VicGovAu @LaunchVic Thank you, Christian!

[Dr Joseph Ischia @thehalfmiler]

Big announcement: @JiffyStentTech has been awarded the $50,000 Medtech Market Growth Program Grant by the @VicGovAu and @LaunchVic!

Very grateful for this generous support. Congratulations to the entire team and our fellow awardees!

More info here: https://t.co/hjcvybqZFw

[Dr Joseph Ischia @thehalfmiler]

@DrDeanElterman @JiffyStentTech @VicGovAu @LaunchVic Thank you @DrDeanElterman !

[Dr Joseph Ischia @thehalfmiler]

Another seven-minute JiffyStent pitch! It was a great honour to be chosen as one of the top seven participants at the #AUSCEP Virtual Showcase.

A fantastic opportunity to exchange notes with some wonderful clinical entrepreneurs currently at various stages of their development.

[Dr Joseph Ischia @thehalfmiler]

#AusMedtech2024 was an enriching experience in more ways than one.

To have the entire team together, and the chance to showcase what we've have been working on behind the scenes is a special moment in our journey.

Looking forward to many more such milestones.

@AusBiotech

[Dr Joseph Ischia @thehalfmiler]

Team JiffyStent wins the Early Stage Investment Forum at #AusMedtech2024!

Thank you to AusMedtech @AusBiotech and the judges panel for this incredible honour.

My congratulations to all fellow participants - excited to follow your successes.

Images: Sarah Meibusch, Lis Boyce

[Dr Joseph Ischia @thehalfmiler]

Headed to AusMedtech 2024 that kicks off tomorrow, along with the full @JiffyStentTech team! Exciting times.

Drop me a message in case you're there and would like to connect.

@Ausbiotech #AusMedtech #MedTech #Healthcare #urology

[Dr Joseph Ischia @thehalfmiler]

This is a huge honour. Excited to showcase @JiffyStentTech at AusMedtech 2024's Early Stage Innovation Forum on 22nd May.

Please do join us if you'll be attending the conference.

#JiffyStent #AusMedtech @AusBiotech

[Akeeko Medical® @AkeekoMedical]

📣 Exciting news! JiffyStent has been selected as one of ten organizations presenting at AusMedtech 2024's Early Stage Innovation Forum.

Honoured to join other trailblazing startups in showcasing our solutions to an eminent panel of industry leaders.

Image credit: @Ausbiotech

[Dr Joseph Ischia @thehalfmiler]

I'll be at the American Urology Association meeting in San Antonio, Texas from May 3 -6!

Fellow attendees, DM me if you're there too and would like to catch up.

#AUA24 #Urology @AmerUrological

[Dr Joseph Ischia @thehalfmiler]

Thrilled to be on this journey with team @JiffyStentTech.

#MedTech #Urology #KidneyStones

[Akeeko Medical® @AkeekoMedical]

Meet Dr. Joseph Ischia, our co-founder & CEO! With 15+ years as a surgeon-scientist and Associate Professor at the University of Melbourne, he's spearheading @JiffyStentTech 's mission to improve emergency care for kidney stone pain for patients, doctors, and hospitals alike.