November 10, 2025 – The New Orleans BioInnovation Center (NOBIC) announced JuneBrain Inc. as the first-place and crowd-favorite winner of the 2025 BioChallenge Pitch Competition. The event was held Oct. 30 at NOBIC’s downtown facility. Presented by UNT Health Fort Worth and led by Dr. Sid O’Bryant, Ph.D., executive director of the Institute for Translational Research, the event showcases emerging biotech and neurotech ventures shaping the future of brain health.
Innovation in Brain Health
Dr. Samantha Scott, founder and CEO of JuneBrain, developed the company’s AI-powered retinal imaging platform after her own experience seeking neurological care. The Baltimore-based startup is creating a first-of-its-kind system that uses artificial intelligence and high-resolution retinal imaging to detect and monitor neuroinflammation and neurodegeneration remotely, expanding access to early and personalized intervention.