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OC LIFe: Opportunities in Pediatric Research, Medical Device Development and Innovation 7/24/24

Join University Lab Partners and leading experts for a discussion on opportunities in pediatric research, medical device development, and innovation.

The panel will discuss current challenges, potential strategies, and opportunities for accelerating R&D in medical devices for children.

Join them Wednesday, July 24 from 5:00PM to 8:00PM at The Park Club - inside The Monet Restaurant, 650 Town Center Dr., Costa Mesa, CA 92626.

The discussion will highlight critical regulatory reforms needed to encourage investment in pediatric devices, share insights on new private public partnership programs at the FDA, NIH and NSF and explore how removing barriers and increasing incentives can transform pediatric healthcare, ensuring that children receive the innovative medical devices they need and deserve. Don't miss this opportunity to engage with thought leaders and contribute to shaping the future of pediatric healthcare technology.

Event Schedule

5:00 PM Registration and Networking

5:45 PM Buffet Dinner

6:15 PM Panel Presentations and Discussion

7:30 PM Networking

Create Connections that Could Last a Lifetime

The Orange County Lifesciences Innovators Forum (OC LIFe) is a monthly marquee event series focused on creating a collaborative environment that fosters connections between innovators in the life sciences and medtech industry.

Event Speakers

Dr. Terence Sanger
Chief Scientific Officer - CHOC
Vice Chair, Pediatrics - UC Irvine

Frances Richmond, PhD
Professor Emerita of Regulatory and Quality Sciences, Department of Quality Sciences
USC

Dr. Donny W. Suh
Chief of Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus
Professor, Ophthalmology
UC Irvine

Samir Shreim, PhD
Co-Founder & CEO
Cactus Medical, LLC

Jessica Richter
Executive Vice President
CRO & Consulting Services
Veranex

Please register here to attend.

Thanks to University Lab Partners for offering this local startup event, the details, and the graphic!