TripleTree and WLSA extend I Award nomination deadline

Due to the high levels of interest in the I Award program, TripleTree and the Wireless-Life Sciences Alliance (WLSA) announced today that the application deadline has been extended to March 8th. This prestigious award recognizes innovation, insight, and initiative within wireless-life sciences and mobile health industry sectors. Applications will be accepted now through March 8, 2010.

Award applicants are asked to articulate how their application or solution can reduce healthcare costs and improve healthcare outcomes in one of three categories. A panel of independent judges will invite 12 finalists to attend and present in panel discussions at the invitation-only WLSA Investor’s Meeting on May 11^th in La Jolla, CA. Three winners will be selected from the 12 finalists. The Awards will be presented at the WLSA Convergence Summit on May 12^th.

The three 2010 nominating categories are:

• Best Operational Effectiveness Solution
• Best Clinical Application
• Best Consumer Experience Solution

The WLSA Investor’s Meeting is an information exchange between capital sources and emerging companies in the wireless and mobile health sectors. The Summit is a gathering of 150 business, medical, scientific and academic leaders who are committed to the convergence of wireless and mobile health technologies with life sciences solutions.

The I Award® for the WLSA Investor’s Meeting & Summit is sponsored by TripleTree, a founding member of the Alliance. TripleTree is an independent, merchant & investment bank focused on mergers and acquisitions, growth capital, and strategic advisory services for healthcare and technology firms.