by Birgit Johnston | Aug 29, 2018 | Fogarty Innovation, Thought Leadership
The strength of a board comes from the diverse experiences of its members, their passion for the mission and their ability to provide sage advice. Lewis (Lew) Wexler, MD, one of the Fogarty Institute’s inaugural members, joined the board as the organization’s mission... 
by Birgit Johnston | Aug 28, 2018 | Education, Lefteroff Internship
There’s nothing more inspiring than working with interns and feeding off their curiosity and eagerness to learn more about the life sciences industry. That’s why the Lefteroff Fellowship remains one of our favorite programs here at the Institute. Now in its fifth... 
by FI | Jul 29, 2018 | Ferolyn Fellowship
Throughout her career, Ferolyn Fellow Anura Patil has sought to solve large problems that deeply impact people’s lives, by addressing the technical and commercial challenges that are bound to arise. An advocate of diverse and cross-functional teams, she has also... 
by Birgit Johnston | Jul 29, 2018 | Fogarty Innovation, Mentoring
Casey McGlynn’s roots in the medical device industry go back over 40 years. During much of that period he has had the good fortune to observe and work with Tom Fogarty as a surgeon, inventor, company founder, investor and board member. Today Casey is a board member at... 
by Birgit Johnston | Jul 29, 2018 | Companies, Digital Health
Among the hottest topics in healthcare is the “operating room of the future,” which is on the brink of transformation as new technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI), voice recognition, digital technology and augmented reality are integrated. And at the... 
by Birgit Johnston | Jul 29, 2018 | Education
“Innovation is a discipline that can be both taught and honed,” is one of the mottos behind the Fogarty Institute educational workshop series. These sessions are designed to inspire both early-stage and seasoned entrepreneurs, but also give them insight into the best... 
by Birgit Johnston | Jun 28, 2018 | Fogarty Innovation, Mentoring
Imagine a setting where young patients confined to hospital rooms for weeks at a time have the opportunity to invent and build anything their mind can imagine. That’s the environment that Gokul Krishnan, Ph.D., set out to create when he launched “Maker... 
by Birgit Johnston | Jun 28, 2018 | Fogarty Innovation, Mentoring
As an entrepreneur, mentor, artist, philanthropist and mother of two, Corinne Landphere leads a full and varied life – and has throughout her prolific career in healthcare. This rich background led to the successful launch of Corinne Landphere Consulting, where she... 
by Birgit Johnston | Jun 28, 2018 | Alliances, Thought Leadership
A long-time friend of Tom Fogarty, the Fogarty Institute and the medtech industry, David Cassak is one of the industry’s most well-respected experts, immersed in all aspects as managing partner of Innovation in MedTech, LLC, the publisher of the MedTech Strategist,... 
by Birgit Johnston | Jun 27, 2018 | Companies, Digital Health
Often referred to as the “second brain,” the gut is garnering increased attention as mounting evidence shows the key role it plays far beyond digesting food in influencing our moods and general health. G-Tech Medical, a Fogarty Institute company, is playing a critical... 