Who is Linari Medical?
Linari Medical is an Italian company specialized in telemedicine for multisensory rehabilitation. It develops AvDesk, a CE-certified and internationally patented medical device for the assessment and treatment of visual, cognitive and attention, and sensory-motor disorders in adults and children.
When and how was Linari Medical founded?
Linari Medical was founded in Pisa in December 2018 as a spin-off of Linari Engineering, building on years of clinical research with the Stella Maris Foundation in Pisa. That research led to the development of AvDesk, the multisensory telerehabilitation technology on which the company's activity is based.
Who founded Linari Medical?
L'azienda è stata co-fondata da Stefano Linari (Chairman & Co-Founder), ingegnere nucleare, e Caterina Stimola (CEO & Co-Founder). Entrambi fanno parte del gruppo tecnologico Linari, attivo da oltre vent'anni nello sviluppo di tecnologie innovative.
Is Linari Medical part of a group?
Yes, of the Linari Engineering group, active since 2003, which also includes Linari Nanotech and iProd.
What products does Linari Medical develop?
Linari Medical designs, manufactures and commercializes AvDesk, a Class I medical device for neuro-visual and cognitive assessment and rehabilitation in telemedicine. AvDesk comes in two versions: AvDesk Travel (portable, for home use) and AvDesk Lift (with a motorized column, for clinical and rehabilitation centers).
Which institutions does Linari Medical collaborate with?
The company collaborates with the Stella Maris Foundation in Pisa (its long-standing scientific partner), the major Italian clinics and hospitals, a nationwide network of certified doctors and therapists, and CDP Venture Capital through the VITA Accellerator program for digital healthcare.
How many patients have been treated with Linari Medical technology?
Since 2019, more than 1,000 patients have been treated with AvDesk across more than 50 centers and specialists active in Italy. The technology is based on more than twenty years of scientific research published in the leading international medical journals.
On what scientific foundations is Linari Medical's work based?
The neurorehabilitation methods rely on two consolidated neuroscientific pillars: the multisensory integration described by Barry Stein and Alex Meredith, and the adult brain plasticity studied by Lamberto Maffei. Research on AvDesk includes over twenty years of peer-reviewed scientific literature and six international patents.
I am a medical specialist (ophthalmologist, neurologist, orthoptist, physiatrist): how can I receive clinical information about AvDesk?
You can request clinical information, case studies or a demo through the Contact Us page. The AvDesk brochure, white paper and scientific publications are also freely available for download from the dedicated sections of the website. Linari Medical's clinical and commercial team responds to requests from specialists in ophthalmology, neurology, orthoptics, physiatry and other professionals involved in neurorehabilitation pathways.
How can I join Linari Medical's network of Centers and Specialists?
If you are a clinical center, outpatient clinic, nursing home, professional practice or specialist interested in offering AvDesk to your patients, write to us through the Contact Us page. You will be put in touch with the dedicated team to discuss training on device use, access to Linari Medical Cloud and cooperation terms.
Where can I access the scientific literature and technical documentation about AvDesk?
The website offers three free resources dedicated to professionals: the Scientific Publications (over twenty years of peer-reviewed research), the AvDesk clinical brochure and the white paper covering the scientific foundations and main clinical results. All are downloadable from the dedicated sections of the website.
Where can I find a certified center or specialist near me?
The Centers and Specialists page of the website lists more than 50 clinical centers, outpatient facilities and certified professionals distributed across the Italian territory. You can search by geographic area and contact the nearest facility directly.
Who can I contact for information about the therapy?
You can write at any time through the Contact Us page: Linari Medical's team responds to patients and family members with information about how the therapy works, the pathway to access treatment, and post-sale support during AvDesk home use.