by Birgit Johnston | Jul 6, 2015 | Fogarty Innovation
Dr. Fogarty receives the National Medal of Technology and Innovation from President Obama during a ceremony at the White House. One of the most decorated cardiovascular surgeons and innovators of all time, Dr. Fogarty received one of the highest honors when he was...
by Birgit Johnston | Jan 1, 2015 | Companies
HeartFlow, Inc. the Institute’s first company-in-residence and graduate, is changing the way that patients with suspected coronary artery disease (CAD) are managed. Affecting 16.8 million Americans, CAD develops when the coronary arteries are narrowed, reducing...
by Birgit Johnston | Jan 1, 2015 | Companies
Justin Huelman knows that sweaty palms aren’t just an annoyance to be wiped away. As someone who has suffered from excessive sweating, technically known as hyperhidrosis, since his youth, he was motivated to find a solution. That’s what led him to co-found...
by Birgit Johnston | Jan 1, 2015 | Fogarty Innovation
More than 200 donors, investors, entrepreneurs and partners participated in this year’s Wine with Heart event, raising record-breaking revenue that will support the Institute’s mission to advance medical technology innovation. This year’s celebration...
by Birgit Johnston | Jan 1, 2015 | Education, Thought Leadership
Startups are besieged by demands on their time and resources, both of which are in short supply. That’s why they may be tempted to postpone developing and establishing a quality management system, in order to focus on what might be considered more pressing...
by Birgit Johnston | Jan 1, 2015 | Companies
Following a very competitive application process, the Fogarty Institute is excited to welcome four new startups to its incubator program: Healyx, palmm, Radial Medical and Raydiant Oximetry. The companies were selected based on their proven experience in the space,... by Birgit Johnston | Jan 1, 2015 | Fogarty Innovation, Mentoring
As the Fogarty Institute continues to shape its future direction, the team is growing, with a focus on unparalleled support for its startups. To this end, the Institute recently hired medtech industry veteran Denise Zarins as chief technology officer. In her new role,...
by Birgit Johnston | Jan 1, 2015 | Companies
MedicalCue is set to change newborn healthcare. Each day, more than 1,100 babies born in the United States require assistance breathing, and in these cases, a few seconds can make the difference between a healthy child and one with irreversible brain injury. Meet...
by Birgit Johnston | Jan 1, 2015 | Education, Thought Leadership
Dr. James Doty (center, pictured with Dr. Fogarty and Andrew Cleeland) was one of the featured speakers at a recent Fogarty Institute educational seminar. “When you understand yourself and your strengths and open yourself to listen to others, you establish an...
by Birgit Johnston | Jan 1, 2015 | Ferolyn Fellowship
Now in its second year, the Ferolyn Fellowship once again attracted a class with incredible talent. This month, we introduce you to Bronwyn Harris, CEO and co-founder of Tueo Health, a company that is empowering families with a digital health solution to better...