Kristin Nuckols, co-Founder & Chief Clinical Officer of Imago Rehab, joins this episode to discuss the challenges and opportunities in stroke rehabilitation. She highlights the increasing incidence of stroke and the devastating impact it can have on survivors and their families. She shares the challenges faced by healthcare providers in delivering effective post-stroke care, particularly in resource-limited settings.

Kristin provides insights into her extensive experience as an Occupational Therapist and time in the Harvard Biodesign program that has allowed her to build a unique understanding of how high-quality rehabilitation for stroke survivors can improve their physical, cognitive, and emotional outcomes. Despite the numerous benefits of rehab, the growing number of patients mean new flexible solutions are essential to ensure the right care is available.

Imago Rehab is developing innovative solutions to address these challenges, with a focus on making high-quality rehabilitation accessible to anyone recovering from a stroke.. If you want to learn how soft robotics is being coupled with telemedicine to build a better future, then tune so you can be informed and inspired.

Millions of patients develop pressure injuries (bed sores) every year, often due to a lack of early detection. These wounds can lead to serious complications and even death. The current method of diagnosis relies on visual inspection by healthcare providers, which can be subjective and unreliable.

Sanna Gaspard, CEO & Founder of Rubitection, joins this episode to discuss how she is developing a low-cost, easy-to-use medical device that uses optics to measure skin redness and inflammation, providing objective data for early detection of pressure injuries. The device is accompanied by a mobile app that allows clinicians to track changes in the wound, receive care recommendations, and capture images.

Sanna shares insights around Rubitection’s functional prototype that has shown positive results in initial human testing. Access is a key word throughout the episode, and this includes how the company is utilizing Wefunder to crowdfund the capital needed to advance the technology and ensure that the community can access investing in the venture. Packed with impactful goals for patients, this story is sure to leave you informed and inspired.

Be sure to join us on September 25-26 at MEDevice Boston where you can hear from other innovators leading the charge to help improve patient lives (use the code IMPACT to get your free expo pass and 20% conference ticket discount at the checkout).

Augie Shanahan, CEO of Piccolo Medical, joins this episode to discuss the challenges and opportunities in the field of central venous catheter placement. He highlights the limitations of current Peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC) technologies and the need for more accurate and reliable navigation methods.

Piccolo Medical is developing innovative solutions to address these challenges, including their proprietary ionic dilution technology that provides real-time blood flow visualization. This technology has the potential to improve the accuracy and safety of catheter placement, especially in patients with arrhythmias.

Augie shares insights into the company's journey, from its origins as a spin-out from the TheraNova incubator to its recent FDA clearance for the Easy Guide Connector. As an engineer turned CEO, Augie has plenty of great perspectives of the numerous challenges in successfully developing a novel medical, insights sure to leave you informed and inspired.

Be sure to join us on September 25-26 at MEDevice Boston where you can hear from other innovators leading the charge to help improve patient lives (use the code IMPACT to get your free expo pass and 20% conference ticket discount at the checkout).

Chris Landon, CEO of Natus Neuro, joins us to discuss the challenges and opportunities in neurodiagnostics. Six months since being appointed, Chris shares a clear vision for Natus as he explains the need for improved access to diagnostic tools and the importance of data-driven insights for better patient care.

Chris emphasizes the role of technology in addressing these challenges, including artificial intelligence and cloud-based solutions. A focus on patient-centric innovation is a recurring theme throughout the episode as Chris details their commitment to developing solutions that improve clinical workflows and patient outcomes.

From winning principles in product development, to developing a global strategy with a new team, this conversation is a fantastic insight into how Chris is leading the Natus vision. If you want to learn about the latest neuro sensor trends, and how to execute a winning game plan to address these, then be sure to tune in so you can be informed and inspired.

Be sure to join us on September 25-26 at MEDevice Boston where you can hear from other innovators leading the charge to help improve patient lives (use the code IMPACT to get your free expo pass and 20% conference ticket discount at the checkout).

Sydney Robinson, CEO & co-founder of Vessl Prosthetics, joins this episode to discuss how they are enhancing prosthetic technology. Her innovative company is developing an advanced prosthetic socket that can offer unparalleled comfort, mobility, and functionality for amputees.

During the discussion, Sydney shares her personal journey and the critical medical innovation fellowship that led to the founding of Vessl Prosthetics. She discusses the challenges faced by amputees and the limitations of traditional prosthetic solutions. Vessl's mission is to address these shortfalls by providing truly accessible and customized solutions that improve the quality of life for users.

We dive into the company's research and development efforts to reach these goals, including collaborating with Stevie Crawford as he trains for the 2026 Winter Paralympics. Sydney also shares insights into the latest advancements in prosthetic technology and the potential for future partnerships. As the company prepares for FDA approval, strap in and listen, so you can be informed and inspired.

Be sure to join us on September 25-26 at MEDevice Boston where you can hear from other innovators leading the charge to help improve patient lives (use the code IMPACT to get your free expo pass and 20% conference ticket discount at the checkout).

SmartCardia is a medical technology company developing innovative solutions to improve cardiac care. The company's flagship product is a 7-lead ECG patch that collects vital signs and enables remote patient monitoring. This technology addresses the limitations of traditional ECG patches by providing more comprehensive data and facilitating real-time monitoring.

Adam Kirchgessner, VP of Sales at SmartCardia, joins this episode to discuss the company's mission and technology. He highlights how they are helping provide accurate and accessible cardiac data for early detection and diagnosis of arrhythmias and other heart conditions. Adam also explains the significant value prop of their advanced platform that enables seamless data integration and analysis, empowering healthcare providers to make informed decisions.

Beyond ECG monitoring, the company's goal is to become a comprehensive cardiac care solution, offering remote patient monitoring for conditions like heart failure and sleep apnea. Adam delves into what goes into building a winning sales team to achieve these ambitions, touching on his extended experience with other innovative technologies. Whatever your position in the medical technology space, this episode is packed with insights on delivering great innovation, a discussion sure to leave you informed and inspired.

Be sure to join us on September 25-26 at MEDevice Boston where you can hear from other innovators leading the charge to help improve patient lives (use the code IMPACT to get your free expo pass and 20% conference ticket discount at the checkout).

For our 50th episode, we are joined by Mike Hugo, a patient advocate for Medtronic, who shares the story behind his battle with glioblastoma, a highly aggressive form of brain cancer. Mike's unique perspective as both a patient and industry insider offer valuable insights into the challenges and triumphs of navigating a complex medical condition.

The discussion delves into Mike's journey, from initial diagnosis to experiences with a unique treatment pathway, and the impact of Novocure's incredible Optune technology that he wears every day. Mike's unwavering determination and positive outlook shine through as he explains his advocacy efforts, including supporting the Promising Pathway Act, to improve access to these types of advanced treatments for other patients.

Beyond his personal story, Mike offers valuable insights into the medtech industry, sharing former experiences as a medtech sales professional and his passion for driving innovation in patient care. His firsthand knowledge of medical devices and advocacy work with his wife Vanessa, highlight the importance of collaboration between patients, healthcare providers, and industry leaders in advancing healthcare solutions. Listen in, and be prepared, to be truly, inspired and informed.

Be sure to join us on September 25-26 at MEDevice Boston where you can hear from other innovators leading the charge to help improve patient lives (use the code IMPACT to get your 20% discount at the checkout).

After a needlestick injury, Dr. William Travis Lau conceived a safety suturing device to protect other healthcare workers from suffering a similar incident. Partnering with Joe Lane to help create what would become SafePath Medical, they started development of the first safety suturing device for catheter securement. Though Travis tragically passed away in 2019, his legacy endures through this life-saving innovation and his contributions to patient safety and blood management practices.

SafePath’s CEO Joe, joins this episode to share insights into the unique design challenges that have been overcome to realize Travis’s vision, and create an ergonomic device that is capable of safe suturing for catheter securement and skin closure. With FDA clearance already in place for the intended use in placement of a silk suture in the skin and subcutaneous tissues, Joe discusses the multiple benefits that can now be made available to healthcare workers.

This physician-backed solution is packed with engineering ingenuity and Joe shares how M2D2 is entwined in the backstory that helped the startup move from prototype to marketplace, leaving it primed to revamp the current standard of care. Under Joe’s leadership, SafePath Medical is realizing not only Travis’s vision, but a safer future for frontline healthcare workers. This is a true legacy story that is sure to leave you informed and inspired.