Our Story
MediMersion was born at the intersection of neuroscience, human-computer interaction, and clinical gerontology. Our journey began in 2022 when researchers from Stanford's Virtual Human Interaction Lab and MIT's AgeLab identified a critical gap in the senior wellness landscape: accessible, evidence-based therapeutic technologies that could address multiple dimensions of wellbeing simultaneously.
Building on groundbreaking research demonstrating VR's potential to improve cognitive function, reduce social isolation, enhance physical health, and manage pain in older adults, our founding team—comprised of neuroscientists, gerontologists, human-computer interaction specialists, and healthcare technologists—set out to develop therapeutic VR experiences specifically designed for the unique needs of seniors.