Best Tom Salemi Podcasts (2024)

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Tom Salemi | Editorial Director, DeviceTalks | MedTech Storytelling, Event Collaboration, & the Power of Connection 30:30

4d ago30:30

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Tom Salemi, editorial director of DeviceTalks shares his accidental yet fulfilling journey into the medtech industry. Tom reveals his passion for storytelling, building communities, and highlighting the human aspect of medical device innovation. He discusses the evolution of DeviceTalks, its focus on collaboration and education, and the importance …

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May Health VC and CEO give glimpse into promising startup, assessment of women’s health investments 1:04:39

4d ago1:04:39

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In this episode of the DeviceTalks Weekly Podcast, Host Tom Salemi delves into the opportunities in women’s health devices with Sofinnova Partners Managing Partner Antoine Papiernik and May Health CEO Anne Morrissey. Sofinnova invested in May Health, which is developing a device-based therapy for Polycystic ovary syndrome, a common cause of inferti…

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Intuitive CMO Myriam Curet unpacks DaVinci 5 launch, growing robotics adoption, and clinical impact 40:45

7d ago40:45

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In this episode of IntuitiveTalks, we welcome back Myriam Curet, MD, EVP & Chief Medical Officer at Intuitive, to discuss the transformative impact of surgical robotics on patient care, focusing on the evolution of the DaVinci system, including the recent DaVinci 5 launch.In the episode, Dr. Curet explains how surgical robotics like DaVinci have sh…

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How can the cloud and connected devices improve patient care? Insulet CEO Jim Hollingshead knows 1:16:47

11d ago1:16:47

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In this episode of DeviceTalks Weekly Podcast, Host Tom Salemi interviews Jim Hollingshead, PhD, the CEO of Insulet. Hollingshead had the unenviable job of taking over for CEO Shacey Petrovic when she left the insulin-delivery company two years ago. Hollingshead previously had helped ResMed develop its industry-leading connectivity/cloud strategy. …

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New CEO Landon on the power of mentorship and the strategy behind expanding Natus Neuro DX platform 56:36

18d ago56:36

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In this episode of the DeviceTalks Weekly, Chris Landon returns to the podcast but this time as CEO of Natus Neuro, a company building out a monitoring, diagnostics and data collection platform to help diagnose and treat neurological disorders.This episode is sponsored by DeviceTalks West.Host Tom Salemi and Chris Newmarker, editor of MassDevice, r…

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Jennifer L. Horspool | Founder, Engagement PR & Marketing | Turning Innovations into Brands, Effective PR, & The Future of AI in MedTech 32:58

18d ago32:58

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Jennifer L. Horspool, a communication and public relations expert, global brand strategist, and founder of Engagement PR & Marketing, shares her journey from aspiring scientist to a leading figure in MedTech PR, emphasizing the importance of storytelling, branding, and patient persistence in the industry. She highlights how she helps startups and F…

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Abbott’s Fishler on Dual Chamber Leadless Pacemaker from “submarine” tests to FDA approval 41:40

21d ago41:40

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In this episode of AbbottTalks, Matthew Fishler, PhD, Chief Engineer & Senior Director, Product Development, Cardiac Rhythm Management at Abbott Cardiovascular, shares his experience helping to develop the revolutionary dual-chamber leadless pacemaker system, taking us through the significant challenges and triumphs of creating a device that ensure…

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CEO Rowland shares how Endotronix will bring hope to heart patients following FDA Cordella approval 1:00:43

25d ago1:00:43

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In this week’s DeviceTalks Weekly Podcast, Host Tom Salemi talks with Endotronix CEO Harry Rowland about the company’s long road to securing PMA approval from the FDA for its Cordella Pulmonary Artery (PA) Sensor System for the treatment of heart failure patients. But first we welcome back the Newmarker’s Newsmakers! MassDevice Editor-in-Chief Chri…

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Stryker’s Pierce updates on Vocera, 1788, Neuro, & interest in soft-tissue surgical robotics system 33:13

27d ago33:13

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In this episode of StrykerTalks, we welcome back Andy Pierce, Group President of MedSurg and Neurotechnology, to discuss the impact of the Vocera acquisition and how Vocera's dynamic clinical workflow addresses staffing shortages and enhances efficiency. Additionally, the episode covers Stryker's new LIFEPAK 35 monitor/defibrillator, advancements i…

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CEO Powell explains how RefleXion developed precise targeting system for cancer-killing radiotherapy 54:23

1M ago54:23

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In this episode of the DeviceTalks Weekly Podcast, Host Tom Salemi interviews Todd Powell, CEO and president of RefleXion, maker of a smart radiotherapy system used to combat cancer. Powell talks about his path into MedTech and how the company’s ScinTix system can “debulk” widespread cancer in patients. This episode is sponsored by the DeviceTalks …

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Dasha Tyshlek | Founder, StratCraft | Entrepreneurship in MedTech, Technology Communication, & Innovative Problem Solving 32:11

1M ago32:11

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Dasha Tyshlek, founder of StratCraft and strategic advisor to life science and healthcare tech companies, shares her inspiring journey from a dance teacher to a leading entrepreneur in MedTech. She discusses her passion for technology and problem-solving, and how she helps companies innovate and commercialize groundbreaking products. Dasha also hig…

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Hologic's FDA-cleared Genius Digital Dx Systems leads AI innovation in cervical cancer prevention 57:38

1M ago57:38

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In this episode of DeviceTalks AI, we explore the advancements in AI-driven technologies in women's health and cancer diagnostics.In our keynote interview, we speak with Michael Quick, Vice President of R&D and Innovation in Cytology & Oncology at Hologic. Quick shares his journey from a pre-med student to a leader in cytology innovation. He discus…

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Mullings and Bell unpack SRS 2024: Surprises, disappointments and where is surgical robotics headed? 1:13:00

1M ago1:13:00

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In this episode of Device Talks Weekly Podcast, Host Tom Salemi breaks down the recent Society of Robotic Surgery annual meeting with industry experts Steve Bell and Joe Mullings of The Mullings Group. The discussion ranges beyond the meeting into the state of Surgical Robotics.This episode is sponsored by DeviceTalks West. Go to West.DeviceTalks.c…

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Boston Scientific Interventional CMO talks CAD, stents, drug-coated balloons and the lure of history 1:09:05

2M ago1:09:05

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In this episode of the DeviceTalks Weekly podcast, Host Tom Salemi speaks with Dr. Janar Sathananthan, chief medical officer of Boston Scientific’s interventional cardiology therapies business about the coronary artery disease, stenting and its AGENT drug-coated balloon. This episode is sponsored by Freudenberg Medical. For more information, please…

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Holly Rockweiler | CEO, Madorra | Women's Postmenopausal Health, Entrepreneurship, & Human Connection via Communication 34:19

2M ago34:19

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Meet Holly Rockweiler, CEO of Madorra. This episode explores the transformative journey of Madorra from a Stanford Biodesign fellowship project to a pioneering force in women's health aiming to revolutionize the treatment of vaginal atrophy and dryness without hormones. Holly's story is not just about groundbreaking medical devices, but also about …

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CEO Chaplin explains how Kardium packed the power of the globe into its PFA cardiac ablation device 48:10

2M ago48:10

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In this episode of the DeviceTalks Weekly podcast, Kevin Chaplin, CEO of Kardium, a Vancouver-based electrophysiology device company, shares details of the company’s Globe® Pulsed Field Mapping and Ablation System. With $100 million in new capital, the company is poised to open a new front in the pulsed-field ablation battle.Thank you to Freudenber…

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Asensus Surgical on reshaping robotic surgery with augmented intelligence; AWS's purpose-built AI 1:17:35

2M ago1:17:35

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In the latest episode of DeviceTalks AI, President and CEO of Asensus Surgical, Anthony Fernando walks us through the significant differences between augmented intelligence and artificial intelligence and how Asensus is leveraging these technologies to improve surgical outcomes. Anthony discusses the inception and evolution of Asensus Surgical's in…

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OIV’s Hunter-Syed on corporate venture capital’s growing influence; Bell previews SRS annual meeting 47:35

2M ago47:35

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In this week’s DeviceTalks Weekly Podcast, we dig deeper into the worlds of Corporate Venture Capital and Surgical Robotics.In our keynote interviews, Host Tom Salemi speaks with Abby Hunter-Syed, director of Olympus Innovation Ventures (OIV), the corporate arm of Olympus, the medical giant. Hunter-Syed explains how her own entrepreneurial experien…

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Mark Oreschnick | Evolve Engineering | Fractional Consulting, Leadership, & the Power of Networking 44:12

2M ago44:12

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Mark Oreschnick, a MedTech industry leader and the founder of Evolve Engineering, shares his journey of nearly 30 years in engineering and leadership, starting in aerospace before landing in the medical device industry. With a passion for mentoring and helping startups, Mark discusses the importance of right-sizing staff and systems for success. Th…

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Imaging pioneer Arun Menawat explains how MR-driven Profound Medical will upend traditional surgery 1:10:33

2M ago1:10:33

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In this episode of the DeviceTalks Weekly Podcast, Editorial Director Tom Salemi visits with Arun Menawat, CEO and Chairman of Profound Medical, developer of incision-free therapies which combine real-time MR imaging, thermal ultrasound and closed-loop temperature feedback control for the radiation-free ablation of diseased tissue. In the conversat…

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How Enovis is prepping for foot & ankle street fight; A chat about Medtronic’s Percept RC DBS System 1:20:06

3M ago1:20:06

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In this episode of the DeviceTalks Weekly Podcast, we’ll talk with Gary Justak, president and general manager of Enovis’ foot & ankle business, about the rising war in the orthopedic extremities space.Co-hosts Tom Salemi and Chris Newmarker also host Jason Feipel, senior product development director of Medtronic’s Brain Modulation business, to find…

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Tim Balz | CEO, Kalogon | Wheelchair Innovation, Advanced Seating Technology, & Staying Sharp as a Leader 30:16

3M ago30:16

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Tim Balz, a former SpaceX engineer turned CEO of Kalogon, shares that his passion for MedTech began in high school when he founded a wheelchair refurbishment charity, Freedom Chairs. From creating the Intel connected wheelchair, endorsed by Stephen Hawking, to running a company developing innovative seating technologies, Tim's story is one of relen…

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Transforming surgery with Versius: bringing robotic assisted surgery to patients worldwide 58:32

3M ago58:32

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In this episode of the DeviceTalks Weekly Podcast, we’ll replay our Day 2 opening keynote at DeviceTalks Boston with three senior leaders from CMR Surgical, creator of the versatile Versius surgical robotic systems. Co-Founder Mark Slack, MD, now CMO, and Luke Hares, now CTO, identified several problems facing the healthcare system and explained wh…

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Medtronic Endoscopy's Chief AI Officer on Transforming Dx through AI and Patient-Centric Design 58:59

3M ago58:59

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In this episode of DeviceTalks AI, we are joined by Ha Hong, PhD, Chief Artificial Intelligence Officer of Medtronic Endoscopy about integrating AI into Medtronic's endoscopy unit, the impact on healthcare outcomes, patient-centric design, and the future of AI in the medical device industry. Watch or listen to the episode to:- Discover how Ha's res…

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BD’s CTO Beth McCombs Explains How Medtech Innovation Can Deliver Real Help to Patients, Providers 50:27

3M ago50:27

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In this episode of DeviceTalks Weekly, we visit with Elizabeth McCombs, executive vice president and chief technology officer at BD.This is a replay of the opening keynote interview at DeviceTalks Boston.This conversation comes to you courtesy of our sponsor – MTD Micro Molding. Go to MTDMicromolding.com for more information or scan the QR code.Tha…

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Roy Morgan | CEO, Eagle Medical | Innovation in Medtech, Intentional Leadership, & the Importance of Creativity 30:58

3M ago30:58

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Roy Morgan, CEO of Eagle Medical, shares his unique journey in the MedTech industry, starting from a pivotal one-question interview in 1997 that set the trajectory of his career. He reflects on his experiences in leading groundbreaking projects, emphasizing his deep-seated desire to improve and save lives. Roy's approach to leadership is both inspi…

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Hear the Final Word About DeviceTalks Boston: Live Recording of DeviceTalks Weekly On Stage 42:45

3M ago42:45

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In this episode, the DeviceTalks Editorial Team - Tom Salemi, Kayleen Brown - recaps the highlights of DeviceTalks Boston with MassDevice Editor in Chief Chris Newmarker, Holly Scott of the Mullings Group, and Paul Melnychuck, Vice President & General Manager, Advanced Components at Spectrum Plastics Group, A DuPont Business.Spectrum Plastics Group…

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Annmarie Ison | VP & Head of Service, Elekta | From Physics to Medtech, Oncology Innovation, & Helping Others 28:39

3M ago28:39

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Annmarie Ison, Vice President and Head of Service at Elekta, share her remarkable career focusing on life-saving medical technology. Annmarie reflects on her initial aspiration to be a doctor, her pivot to physics, and the serendipitous turn that led her to a startup revolutionizing radiation oncology. With a personal touch, she shares insights fro…

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Abbott’s Kazemi discusses a decade of diabetes advancements and the impact of CGM on diabetes care 42:52

4M ago42:52

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In this episode of AbbottTalks, Mahmood Kazemi, MD, Chief Medical Officer of Abbott’s Diabetes Care business overviews the profound advancements in diabetes management over the past decade and discusses the evolution of treatments and technological innovations that have revolutionized how individuals with diabetes approach their condition.Further, …

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It's Here! Share Your Story at DeviceTalks Boston Next Week Where You Can Meet Great Medtech Leaders 1:03:00

4M ago1:03:00

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In this week’s episode of the DeviceTalks Weekly Podcast, Editorial Director Tom Salemi talks about next week’s DeviceTalks Boston meeting with MedTech Innovator CEO Paul Grand.We also hear interviews done earlier this year with speakers – Bertin Nahum of Quantum Surgical, Kurt Haggstrom of Synchron and Closing Keynote Speaker Rajit Kamal of Medtro…

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How do I take an approved medical device to market? with YJ Oh, Edwards Lifesciences 44:39

4M ago44:39

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In the final episode of MedtechWOMEN Talks season one, we are joined by YJ Oh, SVP US Sales, Marketing and Commercial Operations at Edwards Lifesciences, who takes us through the intricate process of medical device commercialization. Starting with her unique entry into the medtech industry, YJ shares her comprehensive journey from sales to global m…

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Medtronic’s Seidel Maps out Future for Electrophysiology, Pulsed-Field Ablation Portfolio 1:09:19

4M ago1:09:19

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In this episode, we visit with Rebecca Seidel, president of Medtronic’s cardiac ablation solutions group, about the future of pulsed-field ablation and what it means for the electrophysiology sector.Host Tom Salemi also visits with biomedical researcher Jeff Karp to discuss his new book, LIT: Life Ignition Tools: Use Nature's Playbook to Energize Y…

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Essa Abdool-Karim | Emerging Companies Lawyer | Medtech Legal Considerations, Optimism, & An Abundance Mindset 39:36

4M ago39:36

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Essa Abdool-Karim, an emerging companies lawyer specializing in medical technology, shares his intriguing journey from sports and entertainment law to finance law, before finding his passion in MedTech legal affairs. He discusses the vital role of contracts, liability considerations, and the complexities of navigating regulatory landscapes, especia…

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Spencer Stiles on what's driving Stryker’s ortho growth with surgical robotics and strategic M&A 37:24

4M ago37:24

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In this episode of StrykerTalks, Spencer Stiles, Group President of Orthopaedics and Spine at Stryker, discusses Stryker's latest advancements shaping the future of orthopedics and spine care, including an update on the significant role of Mako, Stryker’s pioneering robotic arm-assisted system.Additionally, Stiles discusses the expansive reach of t…

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Why Distalmotion’s Roche sees Dexter’s small size as big advantage in the robotics surgical market 40:43

4M ago40:43

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In this episode of DeviceTalks Weekly, Greg Roche, CEO of Distalmotion, explains why smaller profile surgical robotic systems like Dexter have a shot at competing with established soft tissue giants. Just over two weeks to DeviceTalks Boston register now to meet Roche and other surgical robotics executives!Thanks for listening to the DeviceTalks We…

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Can Sovato Health Build Digital Highway for Remote Robotic Surgery? Unpacking the Storz-Asensus News 54:42

4M ago54:42

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In this week’s DeviceTalks Weekly podcast episode, Host Tom Salemi talks with Joe Mullings of The Mullings Group about the Karl Storz and Asensus Surgical News as well as Johnson & Johnson's big play for Shockwave Medical.Then, we talk with the leaders of Sovato Health - Yulun Wang, PhD, chairman & co-founder, and Cynthia Perazzo, Co-founder and CE…

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Alexander Ballatori & Shane Shahrestani | Founders, StrokeDX | Stroke Care, Grit, & the Clinician/Entrepreneur Life 44:16

4M ago44:16

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Meet Alexander Ballatori and Shane Shahrestani, two innovative minds revolutionizing the medtech industry with their groundbreaking company, StrokeDX. Their story is not just about technological innovation; it's a tale of resilience, determination, and a deep-rooted desire to enhance stroke care. Amidst financial hurdles and skepticism, their commi…

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Four years!? Wow, time flies when you’re talking Medtech. Thank you for listening, DeviceTalkers! 35:05

5M ago35:05

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In this week’s DeviceTalks Weekly, Host Tom Salemi thanks the DeviceTalks community for the kindness and support of our podcasts and conferences. He also looks back at our four years and replays Episode 1 where he and Chris Newmarker make some prescient calls on the impact of the pandemic while also showing just how different the world was.Thanks f…

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Can BD’s New MiniDraw System Remove the Pain Points of Blood Testing for Patients, Health Systems 56:06

5M ago56:06

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In this week’s DeviceTalks Weekly Podcast, Bridget C. Bagnato, worldwide president of specimen management at BD, gives us a glimpse of phlebotomy’s future – the BD MiniDraw, a blood testing system that can run a wide array of diagnostic tests on the blood drawn from a fingertip. How might this change how and where blood is drawn in the future.Thank…

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Laura Yecies | CEO, Bone Health Technologies | Osteoporosis, Fostering Better Patient Support, & Leadership Lessons 31:58

5M ago31:58

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Laura Yecies, CEO of Bone Health Technologies, shares her journey from a tech and marketing background to leading a company that's revolutionizing the treatment of osteoporosis with Osteoboost, a wearable device using NASA-proven vibration technology. Laura's diverse professional experiences highlights her personal motivation to improve people's li…

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How does the internal medical device development process work at large medtechs? 23:45

5M ago23:45

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In the latest episode of MedtechWOMEN Talks, Rebecca Whitney, SVP, Global Spine President, ZimVie dives deep into what it takes to bring innovative medical solutions to market in a large medtech OEM, weighing the benefits of internal product development against strategic external partnerships.The episode shines a light on the diligent process behi…

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How Akura Medical wants to advance thrombectomy; What does da Vinci 5 mean for surgical robotics? 1:13:46

5M ago1:13:46

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In this episode of DeviceTalks Weekly Co-Hosts Tom Salemi and Chris Newmarker pay a visit to the Wizard, Joe Mullings of The Mullings Group, to get his take on the disruptive force that is Intuitive’s da Vinci 5. What does this mean to the surgical robotics competitors both big and small?Then Tom Salemi talks with Murali Srivathsa, CEO of Akura Med…

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Abbott electrophysiology leaders highlight current portfolio, give glimpse of potential PFA device 44:17

5M ago44:17

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In the latest episode of AbbottTalks, Abbott Cardiovascular's leaders, Christopher Piorkowski, MD, DVP and Chief Medical Officer of Electrophysiology, and Dan Kaiser, Divisional VP Product Development, Electrophysiology, delve into the vast landscape of electrophysiology and the comprehensive approach Abbott is taking towards atrial fibrillation (A…

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What the spaceMIRA Mission Means for Surgical Robots; Cyborgs, Drill Pills & Other Cool Harvard Tech 1:22:00

5M ago1:22:00

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In this episode of the DeviceTalks Weekly podcast, John Murphy, CEO of Virtual Incision, highlights the headline-grabbing surgical robotics start-up. Virtual Incision followed up a trip to the ISS for a nod from the FDA. What’s next? He talks to Editorial Director, Tom Salemi.But first Shriya Srinivasan, Ph.d, assistant professor at Harvard’s Schoo…

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Richard "RJ" Kedziora | Co-Founder, Estenda Solutions | Digital Health Solutions, Bettering Lives, & People-First Cultures 33:41

5M ago33:41

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Richard "RJ" Kedziora, co-founder of Estenda Solutions, dives into the inspiring world of digital health solutions, where innovative minds are not just developing technology, but also saving and improving lives. RJ shares his journey from early software development days to creating impactful healthcare technologies, highlighting the importance of u…

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ZB’s Goyal Explains How Passion for Solving Ortho Challenges Put Him at the Helm of ZB’s R&D Engine 36:39

5M ago36:39

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In this episode of Ortho Innovation Talks, Nitin Goyal, MD, chief science, technology and innovation officer at Zimmer Biomet (ZB) shares his journey from the OR to the medtech industry.Dr. Goyal oversees ZB’s global innovation, medical education, clinical affairs, and reimbursement strategy. He tells host Tom Salemi about his passion for building …

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How MedTech Color’s Pitch Competition Startup Finalists Are Tackling Healthcare’s Biggest Problems 1:39:16

6M ago1:39:16

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In this episode of the DeviceTalks Weekly podcast, we meet the 13 finalists for the MedTech Color Pitch Competition, both general and pediatric categories.Editorial Director Tom Salemi and Managing Editor Kayleen Brown ask each entrepreneur about the problems they’re trying to solve and the solutions they’ve developed. Tom and Kayleen also intervie…

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How do I navigate the clinical affairs process effectively? with Christina Hawley, May Health 41:54

6M ago41:54

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In this episode of MedtechWOMEN Talks, Christina Hawley, Sr. Director, of Clinical Operations at May Health helps to unravel the clinical trial process for medical devices, emphasizing the non-linear path from early feasibility to pivotal trials and post-market studies; and delves into the meticulous process of gaining FDA approval and even the nua…

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InnovHeart CEO Wilson shares vision for TMVR start-up; Our chat with AAOS pitch winner CytexOrtho 1:01:50

6M ago1:01:50

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In this episode of the DeviceTalks Weekly Podcast, Co-hosts Tom Salemi and Chris Newmarker interview Brad Estes, CEO of CytexOrtho, the winner of a pitch contest staged by AAOS. The company is developing implants that could serve as an alternative therapy to total hip replacement.In our main interview, Tom interviews David Wilson, CEO of InnovHeart…

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Dr. Scott Bertrand | AllCore360 | Spinal Injuries, Core Stability, & Changing the World Through Medtech 40:01

6M ago40:01

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Dr. Scott Bertrand, the inventor of the AllCore360 therapy optimization platform, shares his journey, beginning with two significant spinal injuries that led him to question conventional physical therapy methods and ultimately steer his career towards chiropractic care and MedTech innovation. He discusses his invention, which revolutionizes core tr…

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