Ep 178. Dr Ariella Heffernan-Marks - Women's Health + AI - OVUM technology

Navigating the healthcare system can feel overwhelming and, at times, defeating. For many women, it means being dismissed, misdiagnosed, or told their symptoms are just “part of being a woman.” But what if there was a better way forward?

In this week’s episode of The Science of Motherhood, Dr Renee White speaks with Dr Ariella Heffernan-Marks, medical doctor and founder of Ovum. Ariella is on a mission to revolutionise the way women experience healthcare by building an intelligent, integrated platform that helps women track, understand, and advocate for their health across their whole lifespan.

From her time working in hospitals to launching a tech company designed to close the gender health gap, Ariella shares the personal and professional journey that led to Ovum and why this kind of innovation is urgently needed.

You’ll hear about:

• Why Ariella stepped away from clinical practice to build a tool women actually need
• How Ovum is using AI to personalise women’s health data and decision-making
• The invisible bias baked into traditional health systems and how to challenge it
• Why health education and early intervention are game-changers for better outcomes
• What’s next for Ovum and the wider femtech movement in Australia

This episode is a powerful reminder that women’s health deserves more than band-aid solutions. It deserves innovation, evidence, and a whole lot of heart.

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