Most parents have spent a sleepless night with a child in pain from an ear infection, and many turn to surgically implanted ear tubes to alleviate the issue of chronic or recurring ear infections causing hearing loss that can lead to developmental delay. While the...
An aging population combined with an increased focus on wellness is creating more need for physical therapy. However, even those who would benefit from it often struggle to adhere to a consistent appointment schedule due to time limitations and the travel necessary to...
At Fogarty Innovation we are fortunate to have a front-row seat as our companies pioneer innovations that solve meaningful problems in patient care. Our goal is to help them advance through educational programs and support, so it’s truly rewarding to see them make...
Medtech success stories are always inspiring and there is nothing better than hearing one from a Fogarty alumni company. Joe Eibl, CEO of Flosonics, visited FI earlier this month to give a Lunch & Learn educational talk describing his company’s journey from...
Fogarty Innovation company-in-residence iDentical, a startup developing a revolutionary drill-free dental implant, continues to make great strides towards its goal of making tooth replacement safer, faster, and more accessible for patients. This is welcome news for...
Materna Medical, a Fogarty Innovation company focused on transforming women’s pelvic health, recently raised an impressive $20 million in Series B funding led by investment firm InnovaHealth Partners. This comes on the heels of a $10 million Series A2 funding in 2021,...
G-Tech Medical, the Fogarty Innovation company that is developing a low-cost, non-invasive diagnostic solution for patients with chronic gastrointestinal disorders, is celebrating several successes – with more to come. The solution has two main uses: as...
One of the scariest parts of surgery is also one of the most mundane. After the hard work is done and the patient is in recovery, there is still a risk of surgical site infection (SSI). In fact, three out of 20 patients undergoing high-risk procedures such...
Anyone who’s suffered a serious injury – particularly a patient who’s been in the ICU for a prolonged period of time – knows muscles quickly atrophy when completely immobilized, and that can result in long and painful rehabilitation to restore the lost muscle...
The charismatic and innovative Fletcher Wilson, founder and former CEO of Fogarty graduate company InterVene, made a big shift in his career during COVID. While he remains on the board of InterVene, he returned to his entrepreneurial roots and is now co-founder and...