Learn how pediatric devices are brought to the market and opportunities for funding & collaboration! Join us as the leaders from all 5 of the pediatric device consortia come together for a special roundtable discussion. Registration is open to all children's hospitals and innovators in the pediatric medtech ecosystem.

Thursday, September 26, 2024
11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

"Human Capital - The Importance of People to the Success/Failure of a Start-up"

Money is obviously an important element to the success of a company. Often overlooked is the value of the people in and surrounding a start-up. This seminar will cover why people matter so much to a start-up and how to surround the start-up with the ones that will give it the best chance to succeed. 
 

Invited Speaker

Samir Patel
President and CEO
Moonlight Therapeutics

"State of the Life Science Industry"

The J.P. Morgan Life Science and Healthcare Startup Banking team will offer their expert insights into current market trends, economic forecast, and the biotech landscape.

SPEAKERS

Manasa Gummalla
Vice President
Life Sciences and Healthcare Startup Banking
J.P. Morgan

Jessie Santana
Vice President
Life Sciences and Healthcare
J.P. Morgan

Join us for an educational presentation on structural testing for MedTech platforms, covering essential tools, biomaterials, biosensors, and related devices. Industry leader Instron, serving over 90% of Big Pharma and leading device companies, will discuss why mechanical and functional testing data often become the most critical and costly factors during diligence for early-stage MedTech and device startups.

Gain valuable insights, tips, and best practices for optimizing biotech product development strategies and testing pathways for real-world applications.

This hybrid event offers both in-person and virtual participation, delivering deep knowledge for anyone looking to enhance their understanding of MedTech product development. Virtual login details will be shared with registrants ahead of the event.

October 17th:12:00 - 1:00 pm 
Marcus Autism Series 

Diana L. Robins, Ph.D. 
Professor and Director 
AJ Drexel Autism Institute 
Drexel University 

Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta is accredited by the Medical Association of Georgia to provide continuing medical education (CME) for physicians. CME is not offered for presentations that have a commercial connection. Children's designates this live activity for a maximum of 0.0 CME credits. CME Credits: 0.0 (per individual activity/topic)

Join us for MedTech Rising, where the next generation of medical technology takes center stage. In partnership with Polsinelli, this event celebrates growing MedTech ecosystems and companies, highlighting cutting-edge startups in medical devices, diagnostics, and tools from Atlanta and beyond.

At MedTech Rising, we are building a platform for growing startups to share their vision and innovations with a carefully curated audience of investors, partners, and industry stakeholders. Set against the backdrop of InnovATL, a two-week celebration of innovation, this showcase will connect you to key members of the MedTech community who are shaping the future of healthcare.

MedTech Rising will showcase 8 companies that are currently raising their pre-seed, seed, or Series A rounds. Reception to follow.

AI-Driven Precision Medicine: Advancing Individualized Therapy for Pediatric GI Disease

Sana Syed, MD, MSCR, MSDS  (she/her)  
Associate Professor, Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology & Nutrition   
Associate Professor, School of Data Science 
Director, Early Career Research Mentoring, Dept. of Pediatrics  
Program Director, iDRIV (Inspiring Diverse Researchers in Virginia) 

Join us for presentations and discussion around future research opportunities and how GTRI applied technology capabilities can work with RI’s basic science to explore forward-looking opportunities for GT.

Join us for the Pediatric Tech Talk Webinar featuring Dr. Fatih Sarioglu, an expert in nano and micro-engineering for biomedical applications. Dr. Sarioglu, an award-winning researcher and professor at Georgia Tech, will discuss his research in relevance to pediatrics. This webinar is ideal for professionals interested in the latest advancements in pediatric diagnostics and health monitoring technologies. Don't miss this opportunity to learn from a leader in the field and explore the future of pediatric healthcare innovation.

Click here to register.

We invite you to join us for an insightful discussion with Radyus Research CEO, Marta New, PhD, MBA. Marta will leverage her prior experience in venture capital, new company formation, drug development, and large pharma to offer insights on how to increase your success in product development and current fundraising. Whether you’re an academic spinout or a seasoned industry professional, this session will be a great opportunity to learn, connect, and share your own challenges and experiences.

RSVP Required. Food and beverages will be served.