Social media channels including popular apps like Tik-Tok and Instagram are often double edged swords for those suffering from issues like anxiety and eating disorders. They can exacerbate symptoms, harmful behavior, and quality of life for those needing treatment or in early stages of recovery. But they also offer access to support groups and community…
Preclinical evaluations are often the best way to assess a medical product’s performance, and regulatory bodies often require preclinical data in product submissions. But this type of work is also expensive. The most effective product development strategies use preclinical studies wisely. The most expensive preclinical study is the one you have to repeat. How…
Since its beginning in 2001, the annual Georgia Bio Innovation Summit (previously the Life Sciences Summit) has grown into a must-attend event for Georgia’s bioscience community. The Summit provides a forum for professionals from industry, academia and government to discuss major trends and issues, including topics related to scientific research, product development, financing, business development…
For the biopharma, medtech, diagnostic, and digital health industries wishing to do business in the region. This conference will feature the best companies from the southeast in the small company program and top-notch educational programming. Learn more here.
According to their meeting homepage: “The ORS is the international hub for biologists, engineers, clinicians, surgeon-scientists, orthopaedic surgeons, veterinarians, and those in the field of musculoskeletal science and orthopaedic care.” GCMI’s Tiffany Wilson, Alexa Morse and Evan Goldberg are headed to ORS this year so make sure to stop by Booth 102 and say hi!
GCMI is looking forward to attending this webinar on NCATS Small Business Funding on November 20. Lili Portilla, Director of the Office of Strategic Alliances at NCATS, will be covering NCATS’ key research focus areas, tips for submitting a successful application, upcoming funding opportunities, and other NCATS resources and programs for researchers and entrepreneurs. Click…
CRT, one of the world’s leading interventional cardiology conferences, is attended by more than 3,000 interventional and endovascular specialists. This conference serves as a forum for physician and health-care professional education about new cardiovascular technology and interventional procedures in the field. Learn more here.
This ITU event will bring together a wide range of individuals from universities, industry, and research institutions to identify emerging advancements in information and communication technologies (ICTs) and, in particular, areas in need of international standards to aid the healthy development of the Information Society. Learn more here.
The Technology Association of Georgia’s (TAG) Digital Health Society will once again host its annual Health Innovation Summit on November 12. This event will bring together stakeholders in the health information technology industry throughout the southeast and promoted innovative ideas impacting the delivery of care from the payor, the provider and the consumer.
Venture investment in medtech and digital health has recovered since the 2008 financial crisis, but it is still difficult for medtech entrepreneurs to raise money at critical points in the capital continuum – especially moving from Seed to Series A. Traditional VCs and strategic investors are focused on more mature medtech companies. Early stage medtech…