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- James Jacobus: External DirectorPast Role: MedShape, President and CEO
- Nathan Castro: Co-Founder & Chief Technology OfficerPast Role: University of California Irvine, Postdoctoral Researcher
Nanochon is a biotech and medical device company specializing in the development of innovative orthopedic solutions. The company develops medical implant technology focused on cartilage repair for patients with joint surface damage. Its primary product, Chondrograft, is a 3D-printed, synthetic implant engineered to replace lost or damaged cartilage
and support the body’s own tissue repair. The design uses a nylon-based composite with structural properties intended to mimic natural cartilage and fit securely into defects using a press-fit surgical procedure. Nanochon’s solution targets individuals who require more than temporary relief but are not yet candidates for total joint replacement, offering an off-the-shelf device that integrates with the healing process. The company’s work includes advancing clinical evaluation and surgical use of its implant technology.