Combo Device Strategies: Pathways to Market
MDG and M2D2 are presenting this don’t-miss event that will provide guidance for combo product success, from concept through to clearance.
Date and time
Location
M2D2 - UMass Lowell, 110 Canal St, 3rd floor
110 Canal Street 3rd floor Lowell, MA 01853About this event
- Event lasts 4 hours 30 minutes
Join us for Combo Drug & Device Strategies: Pathways to Market , a dynamic innovation event bringing together leaders from across the healthcare and life sciences ecosystem to explore the unique challenges and opportunities in developing and commercializing combination drug-device products.
The event will feature a panel discussion with strategic industry experts and regulatory leaders who will share insights into the evolving pathways to market for combination products, including regulatory strategy, clinical validation, reimbursement considerations, and partnering opportunities.
AND there's more! You will have the opportunity to hear the latest and greatest from innovators developing cutting-edge combo products - they will pitch their technologies and share how they are navigating the investment landscape and regulatory and other hurdles as they advance their technologies toward commercialization.
This event is meant to foster meaningful dialogue, partnership opportunities, and practical takeaways for anyone involved in the development and deployment of combination devices.
AGENDA
3:30: Check in, Poster sessions & Networking
5:00: Welcome / Opening remarks / Keynote
5:45: Panel Discussion followed by Q&A
6:30: Pitch presentations
7:15: Posters sessions & Networking
8:00: Program close
Who Should Attend:
-Medtech and Biopharma Innovators developing or exploring combination products
-Business Development & Strategy Leaders seeking innovation & partnership opportunities
-Investors & Venture Partners interested in early-stage drug-device technologies
-Academic and Clinical Researchers working at the intersection of drug delivery and device engineering
-Healthcare and Medtech Industry Partners supporting product development and commercialization
-Innovation & Entrepreneurship business professors & students
-Entrepreneurial engineering students
-Healthcare innovation enthusiasts!
Panel Presenters
- Ibraheem Badejo, PhD, MLS - Senior R&D Director, External Innovation, Johnson & Johnson
- Barry Sands - President & Founder, RQMIS
- Deirdre Sanders - Principal, Hamilton Brook Smith Reynolds
- Bill Geary - Intellectual Property Lawyer, Mintz
- Kristofer Munroe - Director, Compliance, Reimbursement, Health Economics, Market Access, Pria
- Ray Dunn, MD - Chairman of Plastic Surgery, UMass Chan Medical School
- Bryan Nolan - Founder & CEO, myBiometry
Frequently asked questions
This event is designed for innovators, investors, strategists, and industry partners involved in the development and commercialization of combination drug-device products.
A combination product integrates a drug, device, and/or biological product into a single entity or system intended for medical use. Common examples include drug-eluting stents, pre-filled syringes, and transdermal and other wearable drug delivery systems.
Attendees will hear from a panel of strategic industry leaders about regulatory, fundraising, clinical, and commercialization pathways, see live pitches from emerging innovators, and gain insights into partnership and investment opportunities in the combination product space.
Yes, the event includes dedicated time for networking with panelists, presenters, investors, and fellow attendees to foster collaboration and strategic partnerships.
There is no fee to attend, but space is limited. Please register as soon as possible to secure your spot.
No, this is the type of event that is most beneficial in person
The event will be held at M2D2 at UMass Lowell, 110 Canal Street, 3rd Floor, Lowell MA. Parking and logistics details will be sent to registered attendees in advance.
A summary of key takeaways and video snippets will be shared on social media, mainly LinkedIn, after the event.
MDG and M2D2 are collaborating to bring this event to you! Both are longtime healthcare innovation organizations in Massachusetts.