A distinguished new panelist has been added to the interactive workshop, "Looking at Spine Innovation From Two Perspectives: A Discussion From Entrepreneurs' and Investors' Points of View," which will take place at the third annual In Spine and Orthopedics conference, presented by Medtech Insight, a division of Windhover Information.
David G. Mohler, MD, Assistant Clinical Professor, Division of Orthopedic Surgery at Stanford University Medical Center, will join four other industry experts in discussing business-critical topics such as the challenges facing small companies and strategies for raising cash, among others.
In Spine and Orthopedics, the largest strategic partnering and investing meeting for emerging companies in spine and orthopedics, will take place at the Venetian Hotel on the Las Vegas strip Dec. 11-12. Registration is available at www.medtechinsight.com/inspine-03.html.
Dr. Mohler is an accomplished orthopedic surgeon specializing in musculo-skeletal tumors and complex trauma. Since completing his orthopedic surgical oncology fellowship at Memorial/Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center in 1989, he has been involved in academic, clinical, and research activities. Dr. Mohler is currently Adjunct Assistant Clinical Professor, Division of Orthopedic Surgery, at Stanford University Medical Center. An internationally recognized authority in orthopedic oncology, ballistic injury, and medical operations in unconventional warfare, Dr. Mohler has led international projects for medical charities, as well as for the U.S. and foreign militaries. He has authored numerous scientific articles in his areas of expertise, and is a frequent lecturer at medical and military conferences around the world.
The panel discussion will be moderated by Windhover Managing Partner David Cassak. Additional panelists include:
- Christopher JP Velis, Chairman & CEO, Medical Capital Advisors, LLC
- Michael Sherman, Executive in Residence, MB Venture Partners
- Chip Stevens, President and Chief Operating Officer, Triage
- James R. Gorman, President, BioAssets
New presenting technologies added to lineup
Medtech Insight has added eight new companies to its presenting list for In Spine, featuring a wide range of exciting new spinal and orthopedics technologies.
Industry leaders, major investment firms and the biggest dealmakers will be networking at In Spine, where presenters from more than 35 innovative, mostly privately-held spine and orthopedic companies at various stages of development will present. The latest technologies signed up to present are:
Custom Spine Inc., Parsippany, NJ | |||||
| Building on an exclusive intellectual property platform for both fusion and non-fusion products | |||||
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Globus Medical Inc., Phoenixville, PA | |||||
| Broad portfolio encompassing fusion, motion preservation, biomaterials and MIS | |||||
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OrthoMEMS LLC, Menlo Park, CA | |||||
| MEMS and wireless technology for spine and orthopedic applications | |||||
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Orthopeutics LP, Stevenson Ranch, CA | |||||
| Intrabrace, a new non-surgical, injectable treatment for resisting spinal curvature in scoliosis | |||||
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Paradigm Spine LLC, New York, NY | |||||
| Posterior non-fusion spinal technologies | |||||
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Raymedica Inc., Minneapolis, MN | |||||
| Nucleus replacement device | |||||
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Small Bone Innovations (SBI) LLC, New York, NY | |||||
| Arthroplasty, fixation, and tissue technology single-source solutions for treating small bones and joints | |||||
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US Spine Inc., Boca Raton, FL | |||||
| A facet fixation bolt that is a faster, less-invasive alternative to pedicle screw fixation. |
The In Spine program will follow a similar format to Medtech Insight's successful "Investment In Innovation (In3)" conference series, in which a senior executive from each company gives a 10-minute presentation followed immediately by meetings in private breakout rooms. The event will also feature prominent guest speakers, a networking buffet dinner/product exhibition and an informative and interactive industry panel discussion.
The list of presenters is updated regularly and can be viewed by clicking herehttp://www.medtechinsight.com/inspine-03.html#presenters).
Innovative workshop scheduled
In Spine will also feature intriguing workshops and industry experts as guest speakers. A workshop entitled "Looking at Spine Innovation From Two Perspectives: A Discussion From Entrepreneurs' and Investors' Points of View" will be moderated by Windhover Managing Partner David Cassak, and panelists include:
- Christopher JP Velis, Chairman & CEO, Medical Capital Advisors, LLC
- Michael Sherman, Executive in Residence, MB Venture Partners
- Chip Stevens, President and Chief Operating Officer, Triage
- James R. Gorman, President, BioAssets
The interactive question-and-answer session will tackle such business-critical topics as the challenges facing small companies and strategies for raising cash, among others.
Velis will also deliver the opening keynote address, "The Past, Present and Future of the Orthopedic Market." Additional information on the speaker agenda is available at www.medtechinsight.com/inspine-03.html.
Partnering will have international scope
Companies from the U.S., England, France and the Netherlands have already registered. The most recent registered companies include Abbott Laboratories, DePuy Spine, Accuitive Medical Ventures, Atlas Spine, 3i Venture, Baxter BioScience, Edwards Angell Palmer & Dodge, Kairos Partners, Stryker Spine, BioAssets Development Corp., Medtronic, Kearny Venture Partners, Musculoskeletal Transplant Foundation (MTF), Prospect Venture Partners, Zimmer Spine, Eastman Ventures, Baird Venture Partners, SPEF Venture, Pharos Capital Group, Wachovia Securities, Cardinal Health Inc., and Affinity Capital Management.
The meeting will draw an attendance of over 250 senior executives, including company presidents, CEOs, partners, senior investment analysts, researchers, surgeons, and VPs/directors of business development, marketing & strategic marketing, technology, acquisitions, R & D and sales.
Medtech Insight's medical technology investment and partnering conferences have drawn more than 6,000 attendees and more than 700 innovative early-stage presenting companies since their inception, making them the premier investment, partnering and networking event in the medical technology industry.
Co-sponsors for In Spine are Business Wire, Edwards Angell Palmer & Dodge, Medical Capital Advisors, Ronald Trahan Associates Inc. and Biomat.net.
Registration for the conference is available by clicking here (www.medtechinsight.com/inspine-03.html), or call 1 (949) 219-0150 or (888) 290-2225 (toll-free in the U.S.), or e-mail sales@medtechinsight.com.
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