by Birgit Johnston | Mar 26, 2019 | Alliances, Fogarty Innovation, Policy
Every industry needs a “voice” standing up for it, and the entrepreneurial sector of the medical device industry is fortunate to have Mark Leahey, president and CEO of the Medical Device Manufacturers Association (MDMA), as its advocate on Capitol Hill. Mark has... 
by Birgit Johnston | Mar 26, 2019 | Fogarty Innovation, Mentoring
Given his impressive track record for inventions and the boundless energy he exhibits at the age of 85, no one would be surprised if Dr. Fogarty announced he had created his very own fountain of youth. This passionate innovator never ceases to inspire and... 
by Birgit Johnston | Mar 26, 2019 | Companies, Digital Health, Funding
Enspectra Health, a Fogarty Institute company that is leading a digital transformation in skin cancer pathology, recently closed a $7.5 million Series A round led by Tsingyuan Ventures, a technology-focused venture fund based in Los Altos, Calif. Funding success will... 
by Birgit Johnston | Mar 26, 2019 | Education
One of the most strategically important topics for a startup is commercialization – the point when a company transitions from research focus to generating revenue, scaling the organization, and potentially driving toward an exit. As part of its educational series, the... 