by Stacey Paris McCutcheon | May 29, 2026 | Fogarty Innovation
“Will do!” This phrase, which Fogarty communications and education associate Lizbeth Villalobos uses almost reflexively as an email response when asked for help, captures the positivity and can-do spirit that have made Villalobos an invaluable member of the... 
by Stacey Paris McCutcheon | May 28, 2026 | Companies, Fogarty Innovation
For years, providers have had few treatment options for pregnant women experiencing preterm prelabor rupture of membranes (PPROM) or cervical shortening—two conditions that lead to preterm birth. Babies born prematurely often require intensive medical care and may... 
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 Lizbeth Villalobos | May 5, 2026 | Fogarty Innovation, Thought Leadership
“The meaning of life is to find your gift. The purpose of life is to give it away.” — Pablo Picasso Earlier this month, I took my daughter to tour the University of Colorado Boulder. We’re nearing decision day and were squeezing in a few final campus visits to get a... 
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 Stacey Paris McCutcheon | Apr 30, 2026 | Alliances, Fogarty Innovation, Mentoring
We recently interviewed Zachary Edmonds, MD, our chief medical officer, the associate director of PAMF Hospital Medicine and an adjunct professor of medicine at Stanford University, to better understand how hospitals—specifically inpatient facilities* —make purchasing... 
by Stacey Paris McCutcheon | Apr 30, 2026 | Education, Fogarty Innovation, Mentoring
The inaugural class of 3D Scholars, a program developed by Dartmouth Health and the Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth that prepares physicians to become leaders in medical device innovation, visited Fogarty Innovation this month. Their mission: a three-day deep... 
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 Fogarty Innovation | Apr 3, 2026 | Additional Resource
Thomas J. Fogarty, MD, is the founder of Fogarty Innovation.
