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Show Us You Really Mean It, Mr. President

February 2, 2012 By Leave a Comment

I’ll be the first to admit that I’m a conservative who obviously did not vote for Obama.  Although I am not outspoken about my political beliefs like my ultra-conservative husband (you don’t want to get him started), this blog post by Shana on mddionline.com about the recent State of the Union Address caught my attention:

“The domestic medical device manufacturing industry, like many other manufacturing sectors, has suffered from devastating job losses, outsourcing to Asia, and a lack of skilled, high-tech workers in recent years. So, President Obama’s State of the Union Address hit pretty close to home. And while he skirted the issue of healthcare reform, Obama did lay out a blueprint for bringing manufacturing and high-tech jobs back to our shores that served up some serous food for thought to medical device OEMs.

 ‘In his speech, the President expressed the need to encourage more domestic manufacturing and keep jobs here in America. The first place he should looks is medical device manufacturing, which provides more than 35,000 jobs in Minnesota alone,’ Minnesota Congressman and co-chair of the Congressional Medical Technology Caucus Erik Paulsen said. ‘This American success story has come under assault from our own government and unelected bureaucratic agencies. As a result, American jobs are being forced overseas. We need to repeal the President’s new tax on medical devices and modernize FDA so we can keep innovation, manufacturing, and jobs here in the United States.’

If President Obama is serious about his commitment to high-tech American manufacturing, repealing the medical device tax would be a strong show of faith to the profitable medtech sector. But the chances of that happening are looking increasingly grim. As for Obama’s most-recent ideas, they’re inspired. Until Congress puts its money where its mouth is, however, they’re just pipe dreams. If the government is as concerned as it says it is about companies shipping jobs and manufacturing overseas, something needs to be done—and fast—as medical device companies continue to flee from burdensome taxes and what they view as innovation-stifling regulation.”

While I guess I can applaud the president’s apparent desire to promote manufacturing here in the U.S., is it all just empty rhetoric?  Until I see something actually being done, such as repealing the medical device tax, I chose to remain respectfully disenchanted.

 

 

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November 8-10, 2010 – 2010 mHealth Summit

October 17, 2010 By Leave a Comment

2010 mHealth Summit

Panelists Represent Industry, Academia, Non-Profit, and Government Perspectives

The 2010 mHealth Summit, the must-attend event for all interested in the implementation of mobile technology to advance improved health outcomes, is today announcing newly confirmed speakers who will contribute to the cross-sectoral dialogue during the Summit’s three-day conference program.

Who: The 2010 mHealth Summit is organized by the Foundation for the National Institutes of Health in partnership with the mHealth Alliance and the National Institutes of Health (NIH). The event will advance discussion, collaboration and decision-making at the intersection of mobile technologies and health to advance the delivery of high-impact, sustainable health solutions.

When: November 8-10, 2010, and online at www.mhealthsummit.org

Where: The Walter E. Washington Convention Center, Washington, D.C.

What: The following speakers will join other experts driving transformation in the health ecosystem domestically and internationally.

Academia
- Dr. Jessica Haberer, MS, Assistant in Health Decision Sciences, Massachusetts General Hospital; Research Scientist, Harvard Institute of Global Health
- Dr. Patricia Mechael, Center for Global Health and Economic Development at the Earth Institute, Columbia University
- Donna Spruijt-Metz, Associate Professor, University of California
- Dr. Robyn Whittaker, Public Health Physician, University of Auckland, New Zealand
Non-Profit
- Dr. Kelly L’Engle, Behavioral Scientist, Family Health International
- Josh Nesbit, Executive Director, Frontline SMS: Medic
- Carrie Varoquiers, President, McKesson Foundation
Private Sector
- Donald Casey, CEO, West Wireless Health Institute
- Donald Jones, VP, Business Development, Qualcomm
- Anthony A. Lewis, Vice President, Open Development, Verizon Wireless
- Dr. Richard Migliori, EVP and Chief Medical Officer, United Health Group
- Peter Neupert, Corporate Vice President, Microsoft Health Solutions Group
Government
- Dr. Charles P. Friedman, Chief Scientific Officer, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
- Dr. Jeffrey Shuren, Director, U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Keynotes
- Aneesh Chopra, U.S. Chief Technology Officer. The White House
- Francis S. Collins, Ph.D., Director, National Institutes of Health
- Dr. Julio Frenk, Dean of Faculty, Harvard School of Public Health and former Minister of Health, Mexico
- Bill Gates, Co-Chair and Trustee, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation
- Ted Turner, Chairman, United Nations Foundation

EVENT HIGHLIGHTS:

* Network with over 2,000 professionals from the U.S and 30+ countries, and gain unparalleled access to the biggest names in the health, policy and the mobile ecosystem
* Learn from keynotes, super sessions, exhibits, and poster presentations

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October 12, 2010 – Indiana Biomedical Entrepreneur Network

September 27, 2010 By Leave a Comment

Indiana Biomedical Entrepreneur Network

Indianapolis is ripe with business opportunities in the Life Sciences outside of chasing blockbuster therapeutics and diagnostics. Come join us and learn how two entrepreneurs have founded unique businesses that address market needs without the high profile risk.

Speakers:

  • Vaidya Subramaniam, Owner, PowerHouse Proteomic Systems
  • Dr. James Spahn, Founder, EHOB & WoundVision

    • When: Oct 12th 5-7PM

    Where: Riley Outpatient Center
    This event is at Riley Hospital at the IU Medical Center. There is an attached parking garage just south of the building. After exiting the parking structure at ground level on the north side (past the
    elevators), entering the main hallway, there is a stairway down about 100 feet on the left hand side (a protective gate is at the top) to the auditorium. This stairway is past the information desk.

    RSVP: http://www.ihif.org/conference/register/35

    Feel free to forward this invite to anyone you think may be interested!

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    October 7th, 2010 – Venture Club of Indiana Luncheon

    September 27, 2010 By Leave a Comment

    Marketing Insights: What is Happening in the M & A and Private Capital Markets

    Please join us at the October Venture Club Luncheon to hear the Navidar Group discuss the current markets  for both capital raising and M&A transactions.

    With its beginnings in New York City and principals with experience from leadership positions in the technology focused groups of investing banking houses such as Goldman Sachs, Bear Stearns and UBS, in 2009 Navidar moved its headquarters to Indianapolis.  The move to Indianapolis signaled a focus on the Midwest Corridor borne of the belief that this Midwest Corridor was rich in technology enabled companies who were often overlooked or serviced primarily by investment bankers who only had offices on the coasts.  The goal of the Navidar Group was to bring their global contacts and unique knowledge, experience and skills to focus on the Midwest Corridor.  Two members of the Navidar Team grew up in Indiana and have roots deep in the center of the Midwest Corridor upon which they now focus.

    Presentation will include but not be limited to an overview of the current markets, how deals are getting structured v. the past, their opinions on where the markets are headed, and how companies should approach raising capital by accumulating the correct information to use. Founders Steven Day, Tim Walsh, and Christopher Day will be making the presentation.

    The October meeting promises to be informative as the Navidar Group brings its global perspective and experiences to focus on the heartland of the U.S. and the geographic area in which the Venture Club of Indiana is centered.

    Click HERE to register. Registration closes October 5.

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    August 25, 2010 – FDA Bootcamp

    August 23, 2010 By Leave a Comment

    FDA Boot Camp

    Sponsor: ACI
    Web Site: http://www.americanconference.com

    August 25, 2010 – Sheraton Fisherman’s Wharf, San Francisco, CA

    ACI’s FDA Boot Camp – the industry standard in providing non-regulatory professionals with a regulatory background – has been designed to give products or patent litigators, a strong working knowledge of core FDA regulatory competencies.

    Contact:
    customercare@americanconference.com
    212-352-3220

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    September 21-22, 2010 – Design Control for Medical Devices

    August 21, 2010 By Leave a Comment

    Design Control for Medical Devices

    Meeting FDA’s 21 CFR 820.30 Rules for Quality Design and Manufacturing

    2 day course (8:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.)

    Get Your Training Direct from Former FDA Device Officials

    Learn straight from the source – former FDA inspectors, rulemakers, and trainers from the global consulting team of EduQuest.

    • March 18-19, 2010, Las Vegas, NV
    • September 21-22, 2010, Wilmington, DE

    Design control is required for all medical devices sold in the U.S., EU, Japan, and several other countries. In addition, there’s relentless pressure from both FDA and Congress to improve device design control and manufacturing.

    Get more information.

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    The i6 Challenge

    June 24, 2010 By Leave a Comment

    The IURTC is taking the lead in preparing a grant application for a new program from several federal agencies led by the Economic Development Administration, called the i6 Challenge. This grant is a new $12 million innovation competition administered by the Economic Development Administration (EDA) of the U.S. Department of Commerce, in partnership with the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and National Science Foundation (NSF).  EDA will award up to $1 million to each of six winning teams with the most innovative ideas to drive technology commercialization and entrepreneurship in their regions.  NIH and NSF will award a total of up to $6M in additional funding to their Small Business Innovation Research grantees associated with winning teams.

    i6 Challenge Goals: to accelerate technology commercialization and new venture formation as a driver for economic growth and new job creation.

    One of the grant requirements is to leverage regional strengths. We feel one of Indiana’s strengths is in the willingness of community individuals and businesses to get involved in innovative solutions to statewide challenges. We would like for the companies that are members of INpact and the medical device community to play a role in bringing this program to fruition.

    Application Deadline: Mid-July

    If you do decide to get involved, we will only need a one page letter of participation to submit with the grant. We encourage entrepreneurs, investors, universities, foundations, and non-profits to participate in the i6 Challenge.

    For more information, please go to www.eda.gov/i6

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    Life Sciences Niche Growing in Indianapolis?

    June 7, 2010 By Leave a Comment

    According to the Indianapolis Region Guide 2010 put out by the IBJ, there’s more to Indiana Life Sciences than Eli Lilly, Dow AgroSciences, Cook Group, and Roche. In fact, Indianapolis has been attracting less known companies who are taking advantage of the great research universities, workforce, business climate, and commitment to life sciences growth.

    AIT Laboratories, headquartered in Indianapolis, has more than 365 employees nationwide and hired roughly 180 employees in 2009. AIT increased their revenues by more than 75% and nearly doubled its national sales staff to 50 while also entering into 15 new markets.

    Beckman Coulter is creating a center for excellence in Indianapolis. They’ve been in Indianapolis since 2006 and have about 450 people on site. In 2010 they will be adding roughly another 100 and increasing their footprint to 228K sq ft from 100K sq ft.

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    May 26, 2010 – IMDMC’s Annual FDA Regulatory 101 Course

    May 18, 2010 By Leave a Comment

    IMDMC’s Annual FDA Regulatory 101 Course

    Wednesday May 26, 2010

    Approved for 7.0 Hours of CLE

    Presented by a host of Indiana Medical Device Manufacturing Sector Experts

    Sponsors:

    Maetrics, LLC

    3 More Sponsorships Available
    (Sign up Through the Registration Form)

    Register Online Now!

    Registration:  8:00 am
    Program: 8:30 – 4:30 pm
    Location:  Montage Catering Facility, 8580 Allison Pointe Blvd., Indianapolis, IN 46250

    Members: $195 per person (Member discounts when registering more than 4 attendees)
    Non-Members: $275 per person

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    CQ Hires Amanda Schoolcraft for the Summer from Purdue University

    May 17, 2010 By Leave a Comment

    Welcome Amanda Schoolcraft!

    We are excited to announce that we have hired intern Amanda Schoolcraft fro Purdue University for the summer. Amanada graduated  from Martinsville High School in 2008 and was the recipient of the Greater Martinsville Chamber of Commerce Scholarship. She is now a sophomore in the Weldon School of Biomedical Engineering at Purdue University. Amanda is studying Biomedical Engineering at Purdue and will earn her BSMBE by May 2013. Prior to working with us this summer she is working in a research lab in order to get a head start on her thesis. She is looking for industry experience and therefore will be a great fit for our team this summer.

    Perhaps of more interest is that we have decided to offer a portion of Amanda’s time with us as probono to start-ups. If you are a start-up and need help with some daily tasks, please let us know.

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    May 19, 2010 – Scale Computing: Idea to Business Creation

    May 3, 2010 By Leave a Comment

    Scale Computing: Idea to Business Creation

    Don’t miss the opportunity on May 19th to meet Jeff Ready, Founder and CEO of Scale Computing. Jeff is a native of Indiana and a graduate of Rose Hulman. Ready founded Scale Computing in 2007 and shipped his first product in 2008.

    Times:
    5:30p-6:30p for networking
    6:30p-7:45p presentation
    7:45p-8:45 post-networking

    Where:
    The Law Offices of Bingham-McHale
    Downtown Indianapolis
    2700 Market Tower
    10 West Market Street
    Indianapolis, IN 46204
    317.635.8900

    COST IS FREE! All attendees must pre-register. RSVP to Adam Cmejla.

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    May 3, 2010 – Invitation is Open for Rose-Hulman’s Life Sciences Networking Event

    May 1, 2010 By Leave a Comment

    Invitation is Open for Rose-Hulman’s Life Sciences Networking Event

    Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology will once again be catering to Indiana’s life sciences by hosting a FREE networking luncheon, schedule for Monday, May 3rd.

    We’ve all heard the phrase, ‘you have to spend money to make money’, but in today’s economy, how do you take that risk? This year’s guest speaker is life science innovator, Jeff Hanthorn, Chief Operating Officer of NICO Corporation, who is living the entrepreneurial dream. Hanthorn and his partner Jim Pearson were both integral in the creation of Suros Surgical Systems, a medical device maker which sold to Massachusetts-based Hologic in 2006. Hanthorn and Pearson then co-founded the Indianapolis-based start-up NICO less than a year later.

    At the May 3rd event, Hanthorn will share his personal story on the components of a successful start-up and his opinion on the future of Indiana’s life science sector. Attendees will also enjoy a free lunch, and get the chance to network with others within the industry, as well as see how Rose-Hulman is educating students majoring in the life science fields.

    This is reserved seating, so please respond via email to Kathy Kassissieh no later than April 30th if you are interesting in attending.

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    Give Back to Your Industry

    April 26, 2010 By Leave a Comment

    Recently, I received a letter from the Head of the Department of Applied Biology and Biomedical Engineering at Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology stating…

    “As Head of the department, it is my great pleasure to invite you to serve on this department advisory board. You have been chosen because your experience gives you special insight that will serve our department well and will give us important views from outside of our campus…”

    So you may be asking: Why did I want to do this?

    I believe it’s critical for a graduating engineer to be ready to contribute almost immediately to his / her industry. And I encourage you to become an active part of your industry.

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    May 24-26, 2010 – 16th MDMA Annual Meeting

    April 24, 2010 By Leave a Comment

    16th MDMA Annual Meeting

    Mon, 05/24/2010 – 6:00pm to Wed, 05/26/2010 – 2:00pm

    Register Now

    Park Hyatt
    Washington, DC
    May 24-26, 2010

    The Medical Device Manufacturers Association (MDMA) is the consistent voice representing the entrepreneurial, innovative medical technology industry. The 16th MDMA Annual Meeting will provide an opportunity for members and non members to hear and discuss some of the most critical issues of concern to device manufacturers within the current legislative and regulatory environment.

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    May 11, 2010 – Creating Connections: The Importance of Building Business Needs

    April 20, 2010 By Leave a Comment

    Creating Connections: The Importance of Building Business Networks

    Tuesday May 11, 2010, 8:00A to 4:30P
    Purdue University – West Lafayette, Indiana

    Purdue University is pleased to collaborate with universities, colleges, national manufacturing associations, and economic development agencies in hosting manufacturing summits. The annual Advancing Manufacturing Summit, held each spring on Purdue’s West Lafayette campus, brings industry, government, and academic leaders to Purdue to address emerging global manufacturing economic and technology issues. Regional summits are developed in close collaboration with regional partners to ensure topics and concerns of local interest are emphasized at the event.

    Click here for more information.

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