MedTech ON AIR

MedTech ON AIR episodes:

• 03.29.2024

  The future of the Regulatory System: are we ready? with Petra Zoellner

  Ready to learn more about the future of the medical technology regulatory system? The latest episode of MedTech ONAIR is now live. In this episode, we welcome MedTech Europe Director of Regulatory Affairs, Petra Zoellner, to discuss our Vision for...

  
• 02.29.2024

  The Lifeblood of Europe’s Medical Technology Sector: Collaborative R&I, Mark Lloyd Davies

  How do Europe’s unique R&I environment and opportunities provide fertile ground for our sector’s life changing innovations? In the second episode of MedTech ON AIR, we welcome Johnson & Johnson’s Global Head of Strategic Partnerships and Resource Group (SPRG), Mark...

  
• 01.31.2024

  Deep dive into the MedTech Europe Manifesto & the upcoming EU Elections with CEO Oliver Bisazza

  Ready to elevate your understanding on the future of healthcare and the medical technologies sector? The new season of MedTech ON AIR is live for the 2024. In this episode, we welcome MedTech Europe CEO Oliver Bisazza to discuss our...

  
• 10.13.2023

  The value of Artificial Intelligence for the medical technology sector

  In this episode, we delve into the fascinating world of artificial intelligence (AI) and its potential in healthcare and medical technology. AI holds the potential to support humans in their daily lives, take care of routine tasks, and advance human...

  
• 05.26.2023

  Six years in: An overview on the Medical Devices Regulation

  Join us on a special episode of our podcast as we commemorate six years since the adoption of the Medical Devices Regulation with a conversation featuring Merlin Rietschel, Senior Manager Medical Devices at MedTech Europe. In this insightful episode, we delve...

  
• 05.02.2023

  A deep analysis of the IVD Regulation

  In October 2022, MedTech Europe ran its latest survey to gather data from IVD manufacturers on the state of the IVDR regulatory infrastructure. The survey represents an estimated 75% market revenue coverage, and the full report and its annex with...

  
• 09.01.2022

  Working toward a digitally enabled future for diabetes care in Europe

  Tanja Valentin, Executive Committee member of MedTech Europe, discusses the challenge of diabetes in Europe, the role that digital solutions play in effective management, and what’s still needed to move toward a more digitally enabled future of diabetes care.

  
• 07.06.2022

  EU NCD Initiative Roadmap: an first step towards improving the cardiovascular health of EU citizens

  • Jean-Luc Lemercier, Chair of the Cardiovascular Sector Group at MedTech Europe, talks about the EU NCD initiative and the importance of cardiovascular health.

  
• 01.21.2022

  The Innovative Health Initiative: the future of Research and Innovation in healthcare in Europe

  Patrick Boisseau, Director General Industry Strategic Initiatives at MedTech Europe, explains what is the Innovative Health Initiative, the world largest public-private partnership in life sciences, launched together by four European trade associations, including MedTech Europe.

  
• 12.07.2021

  Looking forward to 2022 with MedTech Europe CEO Serge Bernasconi

  Serge Bernasconi, CEO of MedTech Europe, joined MedTech ON AIR to reflect on 2021 and give his insights on the medical technology sector for the year ahead, and priorities for the European medical technology trade association.

  
• 11.03.2021

  The European Health Data Space and the potential of health data

  Welcome to our new episode of MedTech ON AIR where Michael Strübin, MedTech Europe's Director Digital Health, talks about the benefits of health data for research and innovation in health technologies and how the European Health Data Space could provide...

  
• 10.01.2021

  How COVID-19 is shaping the future of healthcare delivery

  MedTech Europe's Director for International Affairs, Jesus Rueda Rodriguez, talks about the new and existing healthcare practices in the light of the COVID-19 pandemic.

  
• 08.23.2021

  The new IVD Regulation: why more time is needed to achieve success

  The new in vitro Diagnostic Medical Devices Regulation will come into force in 2022. This new piece of legislation represents a major overhaul of the regulatory system and together with Oliver Bizazza, MedTech Europe Director General for Industrial Policies, we...

  
• 11.13.2020

  COVID-19 second wave: what has changed

  As we approach the end of the year, Europe is faced with a second wave of coronavirus, with many states going back into lockdown. The situation seems to reflect what happened in March when COVID-19 first appeared in Europe, and...

  
• 06.08.2020

  Change is on the Horizon: medtech in the research and innovation space

  Together with MedTech Europe's Director for Research and Innovation, Patrick Boisseau, we look at the European research and innovation landscape during a year of both crisis and transition. Will the lessons learned from COVID-19 be incorporated in the new programmes?...

  
• 04.30.2020

  COVID-19: Medical technology and the road to deconfinement

  MedTech Europe International Affairs Director, Jesus Rueda Rodriguez, helps us shed some light on the so-called ‘Phase 2’ or deconfinement and how medical technology plays a role to inform and shape European and national strategies. Also in this episode: how...

  
• 02.18.2020

  Diagnosis, protection, treatment: the medtech response to coronavirus (13 Feb 2020)

  The coronavirus outbreak has placed focus on the mechanisms and technologies that help us prevent and fight these crises. Medical technology plays an important role in the combat against COVID19, supporting patients, systems and healthcare workers in different ways. In...

  
• 01.29.2020

  The changing EU regulatory landscape: CE Marking for Medical Technology

  The three-year transition period for the new Medical Device Regulation will end on 26 May 2020, and the new In Vitro Diagnostic Regulation will come into force in 2022. These new pieces of legislation bring changes to one of the...

  
• 12.17.2019

  MedTech ON AIR - Teaser

  Welcome to MedTech ON AIR, the new podcast by MedTech Europe, the European trade association for the medical technology industry. Together with experts in the field, we will explore the world of medical technology, touching on the most pressing issues...