2024 Lecture Series
2024 Lecture Series
2024 Lecture Series

2024 LECTURE SERIES

MEDVENTIONS FALL 2024 LECTURE SERIES

The Medventions Fall 2024 Lecture Series is a hybrid (in-person and virtual) educational series designed to equip the next generation of medtech innovators with the knowledge and skills they need to transform healthcare. The Lecture Series offers an excellent opportunity to learn about health technology innovation, how to validate healthcare needs, invent new medical technology products, and plan for their implementation into patient care. There are fourteen (14) lectures in the Medventions 2024 Fall Lecture Series. 

EARN A CERTIFICATE IN MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY INNOVATION AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP

In-person Medventions Lecture Series attendees can earn a Certificate in Medical Technology Innovation and Entrepreneurship by attending eleven (11) or more lectures. Attendees interested in enrolling in the certificate program must indicate upon registration through Eventbrite. Attendees interested in obtaining a certificate must attend the lectures in-person. Certificates will be awarded at the end of the Lecture Series to eligible attendees.

2024 Lecture Series
LECTURE ONE

The Medical Technology Ecosystem in Canada

SPEAKER: Amol Karnick, President and CEO, KA Imaging

ABOUT THE LECTURE
In the inaugural lecture of this series, Amol Karnick, President & CEO of KA Imaging, will explore the current challenges and future prospects of the Canadian medical technology industry. Amol will delve into the pivotal issues and strategic trends that are currently influencing the sector in Canada. Attendees can expect unparalleled insights into the state of the medical technology industry and its entrepreneurship ecosystem.

LECTURE TWO

Healthcare Entrepreneurship & Start-Up Strategy


SPEAKER: Brian Courtney, Interventional Cardiologist and clinician-scientist, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre.

ABOUT THE LECTURE

In the first part of this session, Dr. Courtney will share entrepreneurial perspectives and key insights into launching a healthcare technology company, drawing on his experience co-founding three companies in the medical technology sector. The second part of the session will delve into the processes of clinical needs identification and value exploration within the healthcare field. This session will also include a hands-on exercise aimed at helping aspiring entrepreneurs and innovators identify unmet healthcare needs with significant impact.

LECTURE THREE

Introduction to Market Analysis & Research

SPEAKER: To be announced

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LECTURE FOUR

Health Design Thinking

SPEAKER: To be announced

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LECTURE FIVE

Business Models & Fundamentals of Medical Device Financing

SPEAKER: To be announced

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LECTURE SIX

Technology Transfer & IP Fundamentals

SPEAKER: To be announced

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LECTURE SEVEN

Regulatory strategy for medical devices

SPEAKER: To be announced

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LECTURE EIGHT + WORKSHOP

Reimbursement & Health Economics

SPEAKER: To be announced

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LECTURE NINE

Pitching to Investors – Swimming with the Sharks

SPEAKER: To be announced

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LECTURE TEN

R&D and Clinical Strategy

SPEAKER: To be announced

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LECTURE ELEVEN + WORKSHOP

The Exit Path: Medtech Investors and Investments

SPEAKER: To be announced

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LECTURE TWELVE

Quality and process management

SPEAKER: To be announced

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LECTURE THIRTEEN

Marketing and sales distribution in medtech

SPEAKER: To be announced

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LECTURE FOURTEEN

To be announced

SPEAKER: To be announced

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MISSED A LECTURE? BROWSE OUR ARCHIVED LECTURES

John Doe

Commercialization Professional Research Mentor

Ahmed managers the Sunnybrook Medventions training program. He also manages the networking, outreach, and training programs at INOVAIT, a Sunnybrook-led pan-Canadian network in image-guided therapy and artificial intelligence. Ahmed is an enthusiastic clinical entrepreneur who brings more than 11 years of lived experience in healthcare innovation, health science research, and technology commercialization. Ahmed holds an Adjunct Lecturer appointment at the Department of Medical Biophysics at the University of Toronto. Ahmed earned his MD degree from Cairo, Egypt and holds an MBA in healthcare management and technology innovation from Schulich School of Business, York University.

Jane Smith

Technology Innovation Industry Leader

Ahmed managers the Sunnybrook Medventions training program. He also manages the networking, outreach, and training programs at INOVAIT, a Sunnybrook-led pan-Canadian network in image-guided therapy and artificial intelligence. Ahmed is an enthusiastic clinical entrepreneur who brings more than 11 years of lived experience in healthcare innovation, health science research, and technology commercialization. Ahmed holds an Adjunct Lecturer appointment at the Department of Medical Biophysics at the University of Toronto. Ahmed earned his MD degree from Cairo, Egypt and holds an MBA in healthcare management and technology innovation from Schulich School of Business, York University.

Dr. Ahmed Nasef

Program Lead, Sunnybrook Medventions

Ahmed managers the Sunnybrook Medventions training program. He also manages the networking, outreach, and training programs at INOVAIT, a Sunnybrook-led pan-Canadian network in image-guided therapy and artificial intelligence. Ahmed is an enthusiastic clinical entrepreneur who brings more than 11 years of lived experience in healthcare innovation, health science research, and technology commercialization. Ahmed holds an Adjunct Lecturer appointment at the Department of Medical Biophysics at the University of Toronto. Ahmed earned his MD degree from Cairo, Egypt and holds an MBA in healthcare management and technology innovation from Schulich School of Business, York University.