by Birgit Johnston | Dec 2, 2020 | Thought Leadership
The medtech industry is built by entrepreneurs who are adept at identifying needs and adapting to meet them. That ability has been never been more important than during the pandemic. Harnessing that “can-do” spirit was the focus of the “Weathering the Storm, The... 
by Birgit Johnston | Dec 2, 2020 | Alliances, Thought Leadership
With over 300 people in attendance, it was a virtual full house for the annual Thomas J. Fogarty, MD Lecture, co-sponsored by the Stanford Byers Center for Biodesign, Fogarty Innovation and the Stanford Department of Surgery. The strong showing underscored the... 
by Birgit Johnston | Dec 2, 2020 | Ferolyn Fellowship
Like everything, the Ferolyn Fellowship looked a little different this year as it went virtual. But in no way did that diminish the benefits to participants or the bonds they formed between each other and with their mentors. Recently, the fourth class of Ferolyn... 
by Birgit Johnston | Dec 2, 2020 | Alliances, Mentoring, Thought Leadership
A Salute to Paul Yock and His Legacy A recent fireside videochat hosted by Andrew Cleeland offered an intimate glimpse into the life and achievements of Dr. Paul Yock, an iconic figure in the medical technology innovation arena. “Tales From the Voyage,” is... 
by Birgit Johnston | Nov 18, 2020 | Fogarty Innovation, Thought Leadership
Planning to travel this holiday season? We have one piece of advice: Don’t. Sorry to be a killjoy but having safe celebrations is the one thing we all can do to help alleviate the pressure on hospitals as they once again become overloaded with the recent spike in... 
by Birgit Johnston | Nov 2, 2020 | Fogarty Innovation
A message from Andrew Cleeland, CEO, Fogarty Innovation Here at Fogarty Innovation, we embrace the concept of re-imagining what already exists. That’s always been our cornerstone and remains so even as we ourselves evolve with the industry. In fact, that’s the theory... 
by Birgit Johnston | Oct 28, 2020 | Alliances, Thought Leadership
Optimism. It’s a word we may have heard or felt in limited quantities lately, and yet that was the overarching sentiment of the participants at the “Funding the Medtech Startup Journey” presentation, part of the virtual MedTech Strategist Investment & Partnering... 
by Birgit Johnston | Oct 27, 2020 | Success Stories
Securing financial backing is always a hot topic for startups, and never more so than today, when COVID-19 has upset the traditional landscape. That was the topic of “Medtech Innovation: The Post-COVID World of Innovation,” at the recent Transcatheter... 
by Birgit Johnston | Oct 27, 2020 | Success Stories
It’s always encouraging to hear about medtech entrepreneurs finding success. But have you ever wondered how they got there? The road, as you’d assume, is not straight, as nearly 100 FDA participants heard from successful entrepreneurs at an engaging, educational panel... 
by Birgit Johnston | Oct 27, 2020 | Alliances, Diversity, Thought Leadership
An industry that thrives on being innovative and disruptive has every reason to be a frontrunner in diversity and inclusion and the rewards it brings. That was the message conveyed during one of the six panels hosted by Fogarty Innovation, “Navigating the Call to... 