by Birgit Johnston | May 28, 2026 | Companies, Fogarty Innovation
If you’ve ever experienced a sudden bout of vertigo, you know how disorienting and frightening it can be. For millions of Americans, it’s a recurring condition that disrupts daily life and can even affect mental health. Roughly, 8% of U.S. adults... 
by Birgit Johnston | May 28, 2026 | Companies, Fogarty Innovation
Few joints work as hard as the shoulder. Whether you’re an elite golfer hitting a drive or just reaching for a glass from an overhead cabinet, the shoulder is in constant motion, making it one of the most injury-prone joints in the body. Rotator cuff injuries... 
by Birgit Johnston | Apr 30, 2026 | Fogarty Innovation, Mentoring
Coining the phrase “start with the end in mind,” which has become foundational to every Fogarty company, is just one of the ways Marga Ortigas-Wedekind has made her mark as chief commercial strategy officer. From mentoring innovators and aspiring... 
by Birgit Johnston | Apr 30, 2026 | Education, Fogarty Innovation, Mentoring
“Great technology wins markets. Great IP keeps you there.” That was the core message of a recent Fogarty-sponsored Lunch & Learn, led by Kregg Koch, patent attorney and partner at Knobbe Martens, who brought IP strategy to life for entrepreneurs in attendance. “As... 
by Birgit Johnston | Mar 31, 2026 | Companies, Fogarty Innovation
Anyone who has experienced kidney stones knows how painful they can be. Roughly one in 10 people will develop kidney stones in their lifetime, leading to 1.5 million kidney stone surgeries and 800,000 ureteroscopies every year in the United States alone. Forty percent...
