by Birgit Johnston | Sep 10, 2026 | Fogarty Innovation, Mentoring
Since joining Fogarty Innovation in 2021 as strategic clinical and regulatory advisor, Peggy McLaughlin has made her mark as a mentor, drawing on more than 30 years of medtech experience spanning companies of all sizes. Her career has taken her from Target... 
by Birgit Johnston | Sep 10, 2026 | Education, Fogarty Innovation, Lefteroff Internship, Mentoring
The 2026 Lefteroff intern class came with “energy, enthusiasm and a great work ethic,” says Fogarty Innovation’s chief medical officer Zachary Edmonds, MD, MBA. “They really got out of their comfort zones, learned a lot and took full advantage of the summer.” The... 
by Birgit Johnston | Jun 29, 2026 | Companies, Entrepreneurship Programs, Fogarty Innovation
Sleep is a fundamental component of long-term health. Sleep apnea, a condition in which breathing repeatedly stops and starts during sleep, prevents quality sleep, and it’s far more common than most people realize. An estimated one billion people worldwide suffer from... 
by Birgit Johnston | Jun 29, 2026 | Fogarty Innovation, Lefteroff Internship, Mentoring
One of the most exciting programs Fogarty Innovation hosts kicked off this month: the Lefteroff Internship. The summer program is designed to engage college and master’s students in the multi-faceted world of medical technology by providing immersive experiences,... 
by Birgit Johnston | Jun 29, 2026 | Fogarty Innovation, Lefteroff Internship
For the past 13 years, program manager Gretchen Berstler has had a front-row seat to Fogarty Innovation’s evolution—from its humble beginnings in a hospital basement to a thriving innovation hub in a sparkling new building on the El Camino Health campus. While the...
