The Perfect Storm in Medtech: Will the U.S. Remain the Global Leader?
Presented by LifeScience Alley
3/17/2010 |
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Time
Registration: 11:30 am - 12:00 pm
Program: 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
Event Description
LifeScience Alley will honor Josh Makower, MD, with a Luminary Award at a luncheon on March 17. His keynote: ''The Perfect Storm in Medtech: Will the U.S. Remain the Global Leader?'' One of the country's most well-respected medtech entrepreneurs and most prolific inventors, Makower is known for founding ExploraMed biomedical incubator, co-creating Stanford University's Biodesign program, serving as a partner at New Enterprise Associates (NEA) and recently selling his company Acclarent for $785 million, making it one of the largest acquisitions of a privately-held medical device company in 2009.
His passion is around keeping our medtech edge in the U.S. Over the past 40 years the medical device industry has produced many technologies such as angioplasty, pacemakers, and others which have improved the quality of life of millions, while providing jobs and a core of economic growth within the U.S. Today, however, the depressed financial climate, increasing hurdles for reimbursement, patent reform, and now, fundamental changes at the FDA threaten the delicate medtech ecosystem that has placed the U.S. ahead of all other countries in this area. Reflecting on his experiences across several of his ventures, Josh will provide a medical entrepreneur's perspective on these issues and lay out his ideas for turning the tide.
We thank the law firm of Faegre & Benson LLP for being the Lead Founding Sponsor of the LifeScience Alley Luminary Series.
If you are interested in becoming a sponsor for this Luminary Luncheon, or future Luminary programs, please contact Dana Boyle.
Speakers
Joshua Makower, MD, MBA
Joshua Makower, MD, MBA has dedicated his life to the creation of medical technologies which improve the quality of life for patients and is the CEO and Founder of ExploraMed (more)
Topics
The following topics will be addressed:
Location
Windows on Minnesota
50th Floor, IDS Tower
80 South Eighth Street
Minneapolis, MN 55402
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