EarlyByrd

What We Do

We are developing a low-cost, non-invasive solution for early detection and preliminary diagnosis of Breast Cancer. Our mission is to provide accessible Cancer Imaging Technology to all; we are particulary interested in delivering products to low- and middle-income nations.

Accurate

Our goal is to deliver cutting-edge medical imaging technology to undercut the healthcare costs that are currently hindering early diagnosis and care for cancer patients.

Reliable

We believe that our solutions will soon become one of the biggest segments in the industry. Stay tuned to learn all there is to know about the smart tech behind our medical imaging devices.

New

We are working on revolutionizing the current state of the art so that patients, regardless of their socioeconimic background, can receive their diagnosis in a way that has never been done before!

About Us

The creators of EarlyByrd are a group of graduate students studying Mathematics and Engineering. Their diverse team from different nations was able to identify a common prolem - severe shortage of medical imaging systems in their home countries. They took on the challenge to lower the barriers to early cancer detection in developing countries. MRI and CT scans are extremely expensive and most citizens in developing nations simply cannot afford the costs. In many situations, cancer patients find out about their ailments when it's too late. Early diagnosis through their creation can add at least 5 years to a patient’s life.

In order to provide excellent solutions, we dedicate time and resources to research the market needs and our users’ habits and motives. We have, and will continue to work tirelessly to become the technological standard, providing big picture insights which industry leaders not only approve of, but also depend on.

Latest News

All our news at a glance!

Networking at Business of BioTech hosted by Moffitt Cancer Center.

Over 400 biotech executives, entrepreneurs, venture capitalists, angel investors and researchers from across the U.S. and is a unique opportunity to meet and collaborate with the innovators of our age.»

Learning more about SBIR funding as we continue to grow.

America’s Seed Fund Road Tour is a national outreach effort to connect innovators and entrepreneurs to non-dilutive, technology funding opportunities provided through the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs, known as “America’s Seed Fund”. »

EarlyByrd bags 2nd place at 2023 PropelHer Pitch Competition.

The NAWBO Orlando Take Flight Business Conference 2023, held on March 30 at Full Sail University, showcased a diverse range of sessions, keynote speeches, workshops, and panel discussions.»

EarlyByrd attends CEO Nexus at CAMID, a networking event featuring Richard Sweat, (.decimal) as the guest speaker.

CEO Nexus provides leaders of second-stage businesses with practical tools and techniques designed specifically to address their stage and help them along their Ownership Journey. »

EarlyByrd sells 3D printed jewelery to raise donations for the American Cancer Society at Florida Tech Relay for Life, 2023

Relay For Life is one of the largest peer-to-peer fundraising events in the world. For more than 35 years, communities around the globe have come together to raise funds for a future free from cancer and we have no intention of ever slowing down. »

EarlyByrd attends SWE 2022

WE is the World’s Largest Conference for Women in Engineering and Technology, held in Houston, TX from Oct 20-22, 2022. »

Florida Trend features EarlyByrd during breast cancer awareness month

Central Florida researchers working on new tactics to treat and diagnose breast cancer.Bindi Nagda, along with Nashaita Patrawalla and Harold Raghunandan, developed EarlyByrd, a low-cost, portable device that can detect breast cancer early. »

EarlyByrd Wins First at Embry-Riddle Business Competition 2022

A device designed by Florida Tech students for the early detection and dynamic monitoring of breast cancer was awarded the top prize of $10,000 in seed funding at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University’s annual Launch Your Venture business competition this month »

Fundraising for the American Cancer Society

At Relay For Life no donation is too small, each and every dollar counts. Your donations help fund groundbreaking cancer research, patient care programs, and can make a difference in communities like ours. With every donation, you are helping the American Cancer Society save lives. »

Announcing the 2021 BMES-Medtronic Design Competition Winners

This is an entrepeneurial design competition sponsored by Medtronic and held at the 2021 BMES Annual Meeting. Over 35 teams submitted their design proposal, with 12 moving on to the final judging round. EarlyByrd gained 1st place in the Electrical/Computer Science track for their design of a medical device & mobile app that incorporates machine learning for image reconstruction of breast tissue. »

EarlyByrd ranks in the Top 10 in the Impact Ventures Competition 2021

EarlyByrd is designing a cost-effective, non-invasive, radiation free device for early detection of breast cancer. It is designed especially to serve those in under-resourced communities and uses deep learning to perform image reconstruction of breast tissue and real-time tumor detection in reconstructed images. »

Our Mentors

We thank our mentors for their support and help!

Kathryn Rudloff

Jeanette Kraar

Meet The Team

We are a diverse team of driven and innovative individuals working towards developing cutting-edge technology. We are hard working, we are easy to talk to, and we love challenges!

Bindi Nagda, PhD

Founder & Team Lead

Bindi Nagda holds a PhD in Computational Biology from Florida Institute of Technology. She is skilled in developing numerical algorithms and computer simulations. She has developed image reconstruction algorithms for the device using deep learning architectures. As the team lead, she is responsible for writing grant proposals, finding mentors, and bringing together a high-performing team.

Nashaita Patrawalla

Biomedical Engineer

Nashaita Patrawalla is a Ph.D. candidate in Biomedical Engineering. She has a strong background in biomaterials, mechanical testing, and biological assays. For Earlybyrd, Nashaita serves as a Biomedical Engineer, working on FDA approval process, device biocompatibility and testing procedures.

Lilah Henderson

Financial Analyst

Lilah Henderson is a 2nd year Masters student in Chemical engineering. She serves as an analyst, and focuses on surveying the medical device market to identify opportunites and pathways through which we can launch our product. She has industry experience as a financial analyst and has a B.S. in Chemical Engineering.