by Birgit Johnston | Mar 31, 2026 | Diversity, Fogarty Innovation
“You can’t expect new ideas if you’re casting the same net in the same waters,” said Ingrid Ellerbe, executive director of Diversity by Doing HealthTech (DxD). That belief is the foundation of DxD’s Pathways in Health Technology program, which introduces... 
by Birgit Johnston | Mar 31, 2026 | Companies, Fogarty Innovation
For doctors, there’s nothing more distressing than not being able to adequately care for a patient, particularly when it’s a child. That was the case for Ignacio Lugones, a pediatric congenital cardiac surgeon who has been working to address limitations in valve... 
by Birgit Johnston | Feb 11, 2026 | Additional Resource, Fogarty Innovation, Mentoring
Tom Fogarty was an inspiration to us all, both professionally and personally. Often described as “the Edison of medicine,”he touched countless lives. While many are familiar with his extraordinary accomplishments, we wanted to offer a deeper look at the man behind his... 
by Birgit Johnston | Dec 16, 2025 | Fogarty Innovation, Mentoring
You might consider Mike Regan a “professional matchmaker,” given his knack for helping curate the companies, people, and partnerships that shape Fogarty Innovation. Regan joined the organization as chief innovation officer in 2018, bringing 35 years of industry... 
by Birgit Johnston | Dec 16, 2025 | Companies, Fogarty Innovation
Carlos Granada, co-founder of LearUp Systems, says his vision for the AI-powered, cloud-based platform is to be the “Airbnb of clinical trials,” matching startups who have MedTech solutions with the hospitals whose patients would benefit. LearUp is the newest...
