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‘Why Am I Not Seeing More Women In The Hiring Mix?’ MedExec Women Founder Says It’s Time For Change
Maria Shepherd, co-founder of MedExec Women, a nonprofit that seeks to empower executive leaders in medtech, is preparing to host the group’s fifth annual conference in Boston, which is expected to draw 200 attendees. Shepherd spent more than two decades in the medical device industry before starting consulting firm Medi-Vantage. She talks to Medtech Insight about her own career path, how the industry is changing, and the importance of “grooming” the next generation of young medtech leaders.
Leading The Way From A Singular Position - An IWD Perspective
Anne Osdoit has learned how to transform what would be challenges in her career into sources of inspiration. With this vital skill, she has not only led her company, Moon Surgical, to success, but also aided Sofinnova, where she serves as partner, in its investment strategy.
Exec Chat: A Conversation With The Program Manager Of The World Health Data Hub
WHO Health Data Hub Program Manager Jean-François Saint-Pierre spoke to Medtech Insight at HIMSS24 about creating and maintaining the health data set.
As A Young Woman Marissa Fayer ‘Fell’ Into Medtech. Now, As An Industry Leader, She’s Focused On Leveling The Field
Marissa Fayer is dedicated to advancing women’s health. The founder and CEO of HERhealthEQ, a global nonprofit focused on women’s health equity in emerging and developing countries, Fayer is also the CEO of DeepLook Medical. As part of our focus on women’s health in honor of Women’s History Month, Fayer spoke to Medtech Insight about the importance of having more women in all sectors of medtech, both for the benefit of industry as well as women patients.
European Parliament Adopts AI Act, But Success Hangs On The AI Office
The European Parliament adopted the EU AI Act in plenary on 13 March. Experts say the wider success of the EU’s approach to AI is now in the hands of the EU AI Office.
Sex-Based Diversity In Clinical Trials Can And Will Improve – An IWD Perspective
As a three-time cancer survivor and someone who has participated in a device trial, Alicia Staley, Medidata’s VP of patient engagement, is no stranger to innovative treatments. She spoke to Medtech Insight about how both the gender and socioeconomic diversity of trial participants could be improved.
Healthtech Responds To Providers’ Productivity, Workflow And Sustainability Concerns
Healthtech innovators are being asked by users and clinicians how technology solutions can increase health system efficiency and respond to concerns over staff shortages. Royal Philips’ Bert van Meurs fielded these questions at ECR 2024.
Ghada Farah: ‘Accelerate The Pace Of Change’
We don’t have parity between men and women yet, but it is everyone’s responsibility to accelerate the pace of change, Ghada Farah, senior vice president for Terumo Interventional Systems, EMEA, told Medtech Insight. We spoke to Farah about her experiences of the medtech industry as part of our series in honor of International Women’s Day and Women’s History Month.
'Who Cares?' Ablatus’ CEO On Why Improvements To Women’s Health Will Benefit Everyone
Fibroids are an issue that can be debilitating for women, however funding of new treatments for them is abysmal. Medtech Insight spoke to Chung Looi, CEO of Ablatus, about this valuable market, and why women’s health is so often overlooked, and how its solution could have an impact.
Want to Have It All? Work In Government, Attorney Says
Anne Walsh speaks to Medtech Insight about her practical advice for women in the legal field and why she volunteers to provide networking opportunities for female lawyers.
‘Indomitable Spirit’ Spurs Incontinence Treatment Firm Axena
Axena Health recently secured a HCPCS code for its female incontinence device Leva. For CEO Eileen Maus, this is just the latest in a string of successes across the women’s health, or femtech, sector.
‘Borrowing Confidence’ And Other Mentorship Lessons From FDA DHCOE Deputy Director
Sonja Fulmer tells Medtech Insight about her unconventional career path and how she uses her senior role to inspire younger women in regulatory roles, just like her mentors did for her.
Medtech Connect Episode 13: Augmented Reality In Surgery
In this episode, US regulatory reporter Hannah Daniel speaks to Ocutrx CEO Michael Freeman about augmented reality in medical products and their not-so-unique regulatory requirements.
Dexcom CEO Talks Stelo Launch, Broader Plans, And GLP1 Misconceptions
Medtech Insight spoke to Dexcom CEO Kevin Sayer, ahead of this year’s Advanced Technologies & Treatments for Diabetes conference, to get an update on the company’s recent news, future strategy and where he feels his company’s market is headed.
For Women In Medtech Emotions Can Come At A Cost
Alison Sundset heads up Holocare, a company working to transform surgical planning. Over the course of her career, she has had to train herself not to show emotions at certain times - an issue she argues would not have presented itself if she was a man.
Identifying The Barriers To Digital Clinical Trial Technologies
Digital clinical trials, a trend sparked by the COVID-19 pandemic that has held the biopharma industry’s interest, are changing the way patients interact with research and improving access, says Medable’s CEO.
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