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In this episode of DeviceTalks AI, we explore the advancements in AI-driven technologies in women's health and cancer diagnostics.

In our keynote interview, we speak with Michael Quick, Vice President of R&D and Innovation in Cytology & Oncology at Hologic. Quick shares his journey from a pre-med student to a leader in cytology innovation. He discusses the development and impact of Hologic’s Genius Digital Diagnostic Systems, the first FDA-approved digital cytology system, which leverages AI to enhance cervical cancer screening accuracy and efficiency. Michael emphasizes Hologic’s dedication to women's health and the critical role of AI in addressing the shortage of skilled cytologists, ensuring faster and more accurate diagnostics for patients worldwide. He also touches on the challenges and opportunities faced during the FDA approval process and the importance of early and collaborative engagement with regulatory bodies.

We also hear from Dr. Wael Yared, Chief Technology Officer at Tecan, who highlights Tecan's contributions to cancer research and diagnostics. Dr. Yared elaborates on the company's innovations in liquid biopsy and solid tissue biopsy workflows, which leverage AI to streamline processes and reduce errors. He emphasizes the significance of partnerships in driving medical advancements and the role of AI in personalized medicine and multiomic capabilities.

This conversation comes to you courtesy of our episode sponsor, Tecan Group Ltd. To learn more about Tecan visit, https://partnering.tecan.com

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In this episode of Device Talks Weekly Podcast, Host Tom Salemi breaks down the recent Society of Robotic Surgery annual meeting with industry experts Steve Bell and Joe Mullings of The Mullings Group. The discussion ranges beyond the meeting into the state of Surgical Robotics.

This episode is sponsored by DeviceTalks West. Go to West.DeviceTalks.com for more information.

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In this episode of the DeviceTalks Weekly podcast, Host Tom Salemi speaks with Dr. Janar Sathananthan, chief medical officer of Boston Scientific’s interventional cardiology therapies business about the coronary artery disease, stenting and its AGENT drug-coated balloon.

This episode is sponsored by Freudenberg Medical. For more information, please visit www.freudenbergmedical.com.

MassDevice’s Chris Newmarker and Sean Whooley join the Newmarker’s Newsmakers section to talk about the big MedTech story of the week as well as the news coming out of the American Diabetes Association annual meeting.

Salemi also shares some thoughts from the Annual Meeting of the Society of Robotic Surgery.

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In this episode of the DeviceTalks Weekly podcast, Kevin Chaplin, CEO of Kardium, a Vancouver-based electrophysiology device company, shares details of the company’s Globe® Pulsed Field Mapping and Ablation System. With $100 million in new capital, the company is poised to open a new front in the pulsed-field ablation battle.

Thank you to Freudenberg Medical for sponsoring this episode. Go to Freudenbergmedical.com for more information.

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In the latest episode of DeviceTalks AI, President and CEO of Asensus Surgical, Anthony Fernando walks us through the significant differences between augmented intelligence and artificial intelligence and how Asensus is leveraging these technologies to improve surgical outcomes. Anthony discusses the inception and evolution of Asensus Surgical's innovative robotic platforms, including the Senhance and Luna systems, and delves into the core advantages of using augmented over artificial intelligence to aid surgeons. He describes the Intelligent Surgical Unit (ISU), its unique regulatory pathway, and its pivotal role in providing the surgeon with real-time context, ensuring higher precision, consistency, and reduced cognitive fatigue during surgeries.

To get the full story on the Karl Storz acquisition of Asensus Surgical, visit: https://www.massdevice.com/asensus-to-be-acquired-karl-storz/

In the second part of the episode, GM of Health AI at Amazon Web Services (AWS), Tehsin Syed, talks about the intersection of healthcare, life sciences, and AI and how AWS is helping healthcare and life sciences organizations leverage AI without the need for extensive technical expertise. Tehsin highlights AWS services like Comprehend Medical and HealthScribe, which are designed to simplify the processing and analysis of healthcare data. He also discusses the potential of generative AI in accelerating drug discovery, clinical trial optimization, and personalized medicine.

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In this week’s DeviceTalks Weekly Podcast, we dig deeper into the worlds of Corporate Venture Capital and Surgical Robotics.

In our keynote interviews, Host Tom Salemi speaks with Abby Hunter-Syed, director of Olympus Innovation Ventures (OIV), the corporate arm of Olympus, the medical giant. Hunter-Syed explains how her own entrepreneurial experience led her to discover the joy of supporting start-ups. In this interview she explains why she favors open communication and how entrepreneurs can best approach OIV for capital.

Before that conversation, we visit with Surgical Robotics Expert Steve Bell, an MedTech veteran who now advised start-ups. We preview the upcoming annual meeting of the Society of Surgical Robotics, which promises to unveil many interesting new surgical robotics systems. You can find out more about Steve Bell at www.howtostartupinmedtech.com.

This episode is sponsored by DeviceTalks West. Registration opens next week.

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In this episode of the DeviceTalks Weekly Podcast, Editorial Director Tom Salemi visits with Arun Menawat, CEO and Chairman of Profound Medical, developer of incision-free therapies which combine real-time MR imaging, thermal ultrasound and closed-loop temperature feedback control for the radiation-free ablation of diseased tissue. In the conversation we’ll discuss Menawat’s past successes and his vision for the future of surgery. Go to profoundmedical.com for more information.

Thank you to Profound Medical for sponsoring this episode of the DeviceTalks Weekly podcast.

We’re also thrilled to announce the return of the Newmarker’s Newsmakers! Chris Newmarker returns with a wrap up of the hottest news on MassDevice.com, the medical device industry’s leading news source. This week we’ll cover news from Microbot Medical, Stryker, BD, Edwards and others.

If you want to hear Joe Mullings take on the Karl Storz/Asensus deal go here. https://www.devicetalks.com/can-sovato-health-build-digital-highway-for-remote-robotic-surgery-unpacking-the-storz-asensus-news/

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In this episode of the DeviceTalks Weekly Podcast, we’ll talk with Gary Justak, president and general manager of Enovis’ foot & ankle business, about the rising war in the orthopedic extremities space.

Co-hosts Tom Salemi and Chris Newmarker also host Jason Feipel, senior product development director of Medtronic’s Brain Modulation business, to find out details about the Percept RC DBS System.

Andie Pequegnat, Director of Strategic Projects at Resonetics, teaches us more about nitinol. Resonetics sponsored this episode of the DeviceTalks Weekly Podcast and will host a DeviceTalks Tuesday discussion about nitinol later in June.

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In this episode of the DeviceTalks Weekly Podcast, we’ll replay our Day 2 opening keynote at DeviceTalks Boston with three senior leaders from CMR Surgical, creator of the versatile Versius surgical robotic systems.

Co-Founder Mark Slack, MD, now CMO, and Luke Hares, now CTO, identified several problems facing the healthcare system and explained why they saw surgical robotics as the solution. Longtime Medical Device Leader Supratim Bose, now CEO of the company, lends his insights in how Versius can fill a huge need for healthcare systems and hospitals.

This episode is sponsored by Qt Group. Listen to understand how they can help your medical device development or go to Qt.io for more information.

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In this episode of DeviceTalks AI, we are joined by Ha Hong, PhD, Chief Artificial Intelligence Officer of Medtronic Endoscopy about integrating AI into Medtronic's endoscopy unit, the impact on healthcare outcomes, patient-centric design, and the future of AI in the medical device industry. Watch or listen to the episode to:

- Discover how Ha's research coincided with the rise of deep learning, a pivotal technology in modern AI, and how it shaped his work in emulating visual perception processing in the brain.

- Better understand Ha's instrumental role in developing the first FDA-approved AI-powered cardiac ultrasound guidance system, a groundbreaking innovation in cardiology.

- Learn about Ha’s move to Medtronic and his vision for integrating AI into endoscopy, highlighting the potential for AI to revolutionize gastrointestinal diagnostics and treatment.

- Gain insights into Ha's philosophy of patient-centric AI design, emphasizing the importance of prioritizing patient needs and safety in AI development for healthcare.

In the episode, we also sit down with Joe Mish, VP of Sales at SmartTRAK to better understand how SmartTRAK is using AI to enhance their market intelligence solutions, combining the traditional robust analysis with advanced algorithms for more nuanced, speedier insights in the medtech industry.

This conversation comes to you courtesy of our episode sponsor, SmartTRAK. To learn more about SmartTRAK, visit www.smarttrak.com.

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