Innovation to Patient: Navigating Medical Device Development

PDMA Pittsburgh and Women In Bio (WIB) Pittsburgh are teaming up for the third year in a row to host an engaging company showcase / panel discussion, featuring Bayer Radiology.

Innovation to Patient: Navigating Medical Device Development

During this event, Bayer's panel of experts will walk the audience through the full lifecycle of medical devices - from early concept and user-centered design to regulatory clearance, clinical evidence generation, scalable manufacturing, and post-market surveillance. Panelists will share real-world lessons, common pitfalls, and practical strategies to accelerate safe translation without sacrificing compliance or patient safety.

Key takeaways:

• Rapid prototyping balanced with risk management and human factors
• Choosing the right regulatory and clinical pathway early
• Aligning design, quality systems, and manufacturing for scale
• Strategies for evidence generation and clinician adoption

When

Thursday, January 22, 2026

6:00 - 8:00 p.m. (doors open at 5:30)

Schedule of Events

5:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Doors Open, Welcome, & Check-in. Drinks, food, and networking.

6:00 p.m. – 6:15 p.m. WIB, PDMA, & Bayer Introductions

6:15 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Panel Discussion

7:00 p.m. – 7:15 p.m. Q&A

7:15 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Networking

Where

Bayer Radiology, 1 Bayer Drive, Indianola, PA 15051

We hope you can join us!