by Birgit Johnston | Sep 9, 2020 | In the News
Every year, Breakout Labs hosts Unboxing — our annual showcase in which Breakout Labs portfolio companies “unbox” their scientific innovation. Because the world looks very different this year and we cannot gather our wonderful community for this special event, we’ve... 
by Birgit Johnston | Sep 2, 2020 | In the News
MILPITAS, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–PQ Bypass Inc, a medical device pioneer bringing new advancements to the treatment of advanced peripheral artery disease (PAD), announced today that they received Breakthrough Device designation from the U.S. Food and Drug... 
by Birgit Johnston | Aug 20, 2020 | Ferolyn Fellowship
In these modern times, women who already juggle busy professional and personal lives – not to mention most caregiving responsibilities – often forget to take care of their own health. Emme, which was co-founded by Ferolyn Fellow graduate Amanda French, is taking one... 
by Birgit Johnston | Aug 20, 2020 | Companies, Education
Good ideas can come from anywhere, but as the Fogarty Institute has found over and over, the Stanford Biodesign Summer Extension program is a rich source for innovation. That’s why it has partnered with Stanford Biodesign to give promising projects even more hands-on... 
by Birgit Johnston | Aug 20, 2020 | Companies, Education
For several years, the Fogarty Institute has partnered with Stanford Biodesign’s Summer Extension program, which provides funding to help advance promising projects. The Institute offers these young companies its signature hands-on mentoring from each member of the... 
by Birgit Johnston | Aug 20, 2020 | Mentoring, Thought Leadership
Success in leadership and entrepreneurship is often attributed to a balance of hard and soft skills. But there’s another factor that might be overlooked, and that’s the role that intrinsic motivation plays. In medtech, for example, we see company founders routinely... 
by Laura Hamilton | Jul 14, 2020 | Education
Reimagining work will help lead us into a new chapter and beyond. As some states begin to loosen their guidelines, many employees now will have the ability to move from shelter-in-place back to their offices. This remobilization has been referred to by many as... 
by Birgit Johnston | Jul 14, 2020 | Fogarty Innovation, Thought Leadership
As we look ahead to the eventual easing of shelter-in-place requirements, companies are considering how to tackle the next phase of re-entry. Recently, we had the pleasure of hearing from Denise Zarins, Zach Edmonds, MD, and Gayle Kuokka, the dedicated re-entry leads... 
by Birgit Johnston | Jul 14, 2020 | Success Stories
Most successful professionals will agree that if there is a “secret to success,” it’s having a mentor. And that holds true for the medtech profession as well, judging by the results of our Diversity by Doing (DxD) HealthTech survey. As noted in our recent report, both... 
by Birgit Johnston | Jul 14, 2020 | Alliances, Diversity, Mentoring
Diversity and inclusion have always been a goal of the Fogarty Institute, and over the past year we have been collaborating with the Stanford Byers Center for Biodesign and Maria Sainz, president and CEO of AEGEA Medical, on ways to achieve a more diverse... 