Smart Diaphragm
An intra-vaginal device for early detection of preterm birth
The Smart Diaphragm is an intra-vaginal device designed to detect preterm birth so that medical professionals can intervene if needed to improve pregnancy outcomes. It is currently in development and under study in the Department of Bioengineering and Therapeutic Sciences, a joint department of the UCSF School of Pharmacy and the UCSF School of Medicine.