by FI | Sep 25, 2016 | Education
Knowledgeable, articulate and already on a solid career path, it’s easy to understand why Matt McLean, senior engineering manager at Medtronic, was selected to be part of the first group of Ferolyn Fund fellows. Matt received his BS in Mechanical Engineering... 
by Birgit Johnston | Sep 3, 2016 | Fogarty Innovation, Funding
Lane Melchor, an executive at Melchor Corporation and board member of the El Camino Hospital Foundation, has a long family history of supporting important healthcare needs. His philanthropic focus started early, as he follows in the footsteps of his grandparents. His... 
by Birgit Johnston | Sep 3, 2016 | Alliances, Mentoring, Thought Leadership
A cardiologist, inventor, entrepreneur and educator, Paul Yock has played a critical role in helping shape medical technology and healthcare. And he continues to do so in his role as founder and director of the Stanford Byers Center for Biodesign, a... 
by Birgit Johnston | Sep 3, 2016 | Companies
CyberHeart, a startup that is developing the first non-invasive robotic ablation treatment for cardiac arrhythmias, has recently signed an agreement with the National Cancer Center (NCC) in Tokyo to install the CyberHeart system. This makes NCC the... 
by Birgit Johnston | Aug 4, 2016 | Companies, Success Stories
EchoPixel, a startup that has developed True 3D, a medical visualization software platform, is undoubtedly one of the favorite stops when touring the Fogarty Institute. Using 3D glasses and a special display, physicians now have the opportunity to view and interact... 
by Birgit Johnston | Aug 3, 2016 | Alliances, Fogarty Innovation, Funding
“Whatever you do, do it well” and “Choose your friends wisely” were two pieces of advice that Terry Rose’s father gave him before he moved to Silicon Valley from the Midwest in 1965. These simple, yet wise, words proved to be invaluable... 
by Birgit Johnston | Aug 3, 2016 | Education, Policy
Raised by hard-working immigrant parents, Tony Cárdenas was brought up with simple ideals – that integrity and dedication were the keys to success. These are the qualities that he has brought to his career as a public servant, and he continues to offer today as... 
by Birgit Johnston | Aug 3, 2016 | Alliances, Companies, Education, Policy
Silicon Valley and the greater San Francisco Bay Area have long enjoyed a reputation and foothold as the epicenter of innovation, home to many of the world’s most impressive startup launches and accounting for as much as 43% of venture capital funding. But... 
by Birgit Johnston | Aug 3, 2016 | Education, Ferolyn Fellowship, Mentoring
After an intensive eight-week program at the Fogarty Institute, our third-year Lefteroff interns emerged with a broader view of the medtech landscape and what it takes to launch a startup and take a product to market. The intern’s feedback was very rewarding as... 
by Birgit Johnston | Jul 4, 2016 | Alliances, Education, Fogarty Innovation, Lefteroff Internship
The medtech world experienced a huge void when Tracy Lefteroff passed three years ago. He displayed an unequaled passion and dedication to advancing the field of life science, regardless of economic forces. Fortunately, thanks to a collaborative effort involving... 