Caitlin Cameron

Chair & CEO, OtoNexus Medical Technologies

Caitlin Cameron is a highly accomplished senior executive with 30 years’ cross-industry expertise in the Life Sciences, Biotech, Technology, and IT industries and is a specialist in building successful start-up companies.

Ms. Cameron is Chair of the Board and CEO of OtoNexusMedical Technologies, which is commercializing an ultrasound medical device to instantly and accurately diagnose middle ear infections, or Otitis Media, in children and adults. Otitis Media is the #1 indication for antibiotic prescriptions in children and the #1 cause for surgery in children, yet clinical studies consistently show error rates in diagnosis averaging 50%, particularly in the key differentiation between viral and bacterial infections and the determination of whether an antibiotic is appropriate. OtoNexus’ handheld device is simple and easy to use, highly accurate, and inexpensive, providing, for the first time, definitive, objective diagnostic data, leading to increased accuracy, earlier and better treatment, reduced antibiotic use, and reduced healthcare costs.

Ms. Cameron is also the Board Chair of Life Science Washington, one of the largest and strongest Life Science trade associations in the nation, whose mission is to support and grow Washington Life Sciences through advocacy, collaboration and investment.She additionally sits on several Boards and Advisory Boards. An active Angel investor, she has provided mentorship and advice to many entrepreneurs, and led or participated in dozens of due diligence reviews. She frequently gives panels and presentations, and provides education in the areas of Life Sciences and building successful start-ups.