Uwe Diegel

Uwe Diegel is the Chief Executive Officer of Lifeina, a company that developed LifeinaBox, the world's smallest refrigerator designed for transporting and storing temperature-sensitive medications.1

Background and Career

Uwe Diegel has had an interesting and diverse career path:

1. He began his professional life as a classical concert pianist until the age of 26.4
2. Following a dramatic accident that partially limited the use of his right arm, he transitioned into the healthcare industry.4
3. Diegel became an expert in blood pressure management, diabetes, asthma, and the manufacturing of medical diagnostic devices.2
4. He served as the CEO of iHealthLabs Europe until 2016.56

Lifeina and LifeinaBox

After leaving iHealth in 2016, Uwe Diegel focused on developing the Lifeina project.5 The inspiration for LifeinaBox came from a personal experience involving his diabetic brother, Dr. Olaf Diegel.1 Together, they designed a portable fridge using Peltier Effect technology to create a cold environment without gas or moving parts.1

Entrepreneurship and Innovation

Uwe Diegel has been described as "The Steve Jobs of Health Care" due to his innovative approach to healthcare technology.7 He has been at the forefront of international changes in healthcare and has contributed significantly to the field of medical diagnostics.3

Current Role

As the CEO of Lifeina, Uwe Diegel leads a company that is revolutionizing the transportation and storage of sensitive medicines worldwide.1 LifeinaBox, their flagship product, caters to individuals with various conditions requiring low-temperature medication storage, such as diabetes, arthritis, multiple sclerosis, and Crohn's disease.1

Uwe Diegel's work at Lifeina combines his expertise in healthcare technology with his passion for improving patients' lives, making him a notable figure in the medical device industry.