ParaNano Wound Care, LLC
ParaNano Wound Care, LLC is a pre-clinical MedTech company based in Oklahoma City, founded in 2018. The company is dedicated to developing and commercializing advanced wound care solutions, most notably the Bio-Z™ Smart Bandage. ParaNano holds exclusive, worldwide patent rights to foundational nanofiber and biosensor technologies licensed from the University of Central Oklahoma and the University of Manitoba. Their mission is to address the critical gap in wound care by providing real-time, continuous infection detection, empowering both clinicians and patients to intervene early and improve outcomes. ParaNano is recognized for its innovation, strategic partnerships, and commitment to health equity, and is a member of the prestigious Blue Knight program by Johnson & Johnson Innovation and BARDA.
ParaNano Wound Care, LLC
What We Do
A flexible nanofiber membrane bandage that visually changes color when pathogenic activity is detected, enabling real-time, continuous wound infection monitoring without wires, batteries, or cumbersome devices. Designed for use by caregivers and patients of any skill level in any setting, it aims to enable early intervention and reduce negative outcomes such as hospitalization, antibiotic overuse, sepsis, amputation, and death.
An advanced wound care product line featuring a flexible nanofiber membrane that visually changes color when an infection is detected, providing easy-to-interpret, real-time infection monitoring.
Application Area
Show More (1)Regenerative Medicine
Key People
CMO & Wound Care Advisor
Director of Distribution & HCPCS Advisor
Electrospinning Advisor & Named Inventor on University of Manitoba Patents
Burn Care Advisor & Named Inventor on UM Patents
News & Updates
ParaNano was awarded a $500,000 grant from the Oklahoma Center for the Advancement of Science and Technology (OCAST) to advance Bio-Z™ Smart Bandage innovation, focusing on manufacturing process validation and FDA pathway completion.
ParaNano became part of the prestigious Blue Knight portfolio, a joint initiative between Johnson & Johnson Innovation and BARDA, dedicated to health security innovation.
Chelsea Luxen & ParaNano won 'Most Innovative' and 'Best Pitch-Off Presentation' at the UMass M2D2 Impact Accelerator Pitch Off event.
ParaNano earned the Health Equity Hero badge by participating in Johnson & Johnson Innovation’s Health Equity Assessment Tool, supporting diversity and representation.
ParaNano Wound Care was featured in the 2023 winter edition of MedTechStart Magazine. CEO Chelsea Luxen contributed to an article called 'Entrepreneurs Edge: Lead, Learn, Triumph' and the Bio-Z Smart Bandage received a full page ad.
A scientific publication by Farinaz Jonidi Shariatzadeh, Sarvesh Logsetty, and Song Liu, highlighting the technology behind ParaNano's biosensor for rapid detection of bacteria.
ParaNano Wound Care, LLC was featured in the Oklahoma Center for the Advancement of Science and Technology (OCAST) annual report as 'Innovation in Action', highlighting the impact of strategic investment in technology and innovation.
Chelsea Luxen & ParaNano won 'Most Innovative' and 'Best Pitch-Off Presentation' at the UMass M2D2 Impact Accelerator Pitch Off event sponsored by Johnson & Johnson Innovation.
ParaNano presented a poster and attended the Blue Knight annual symposium in conjunction with the Biotechnology Innovation Organization Conference in Boston, MA.
The ParaNano team participated in HLTH 2023 in Las Vegas, sharing their vision at the Innovation Pavilion sponsored by Blue Knight and JLABS.
CEO Chelsea Luxen was a guest on MedTech Minis, a weekly series showcasing emerging MedTech companies.
Chelsea Luxen, CEO & Co-founder, discussed ParaNano's innovation in wound care on the Strategic Growth Podcast with The Golding Group.
ParaNano was featured in the J&J Innovation North America Spotlight Report video, highlighting their Bio-Z™ Smart Bandage as part of the Blue Knight Program.
Chelsea Luxen and ParaNano participated in a panel at the BARDA Industry Day Conference as part of the Blue Knight program.
Chelsea Luxen and ParaNano participated in a panel at the World AMR Congress, discussing public-private partnerships to accelerate early-stage innovation.
Patent licensed from University of Central Oklahoma for electrospinning technology.
Patent licensed from University of Central Oklahoma for electrospinning technology.
Patent licensed from University of Central Oklahoma for fabricating multifunction fiber membranes.
Patent licensed from University of Central Oklahoma for controlling fiber cross-alignment.
Patent licensed from University of Central Oklahoma for radially cross-aligned nanofiber membranes.
Patent licensed from University of Manitoba for antibacterial nanofiber technology.
Patent licensed from University of Manitoba for antibacterial nanofiber technology.
Patent licensed from University of Manitoba for color-changing antibacterial nanofiber technology.
Patent licensed from University of Manitoba for in situ chromatic biosensor technology.