LOS ANGELES, CA / ACCESSWIRE / September 17, 2024 / MedTech Color, in partnership with The MedTech Conference powered by AdvaMed, today announced its highly anticipated 7th Annual Networking Breakfast, taking place on Tuesday, October 15, 2024, in Toronto, Canada. This premier event brings together diverse leaders within the medical technology industry to foster connections, champion inclusion, and drive thought leadership.
Building a Strong and Diverse Network
The MedTech Color Annual Networking Breakfast is a cornerstone of the organization's mission to cultivate a robust and diverse network within the medical technology sector. This year's breakfast features a keynote address by Abigail Epane-Osuala, Chief Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Officer & HR Strategic Initiatives at GE HealthCare. Ms. Epane-Osuala, a seasoned leader with over 20 years of experience, brings a wealth of knowledge and a powerful voice to the conversation.
"We are thrilled to welcome Abigail Epane-Osuala as our keynote speaker," said Katrina Holland, Executive Director at MedTech Color. "Her dedication to diversity and inclusion initiatives aligns perfectly with our core values, and we are confident her insights will inspire attendees to champion these critical aspects within the industry."
Insights on Patient Data and Medical Device Development
In addition to the Networking Breakfast, MedTech Color will host a dedicated panel discussion focusing on patient data and medical device development. This session, featuring a distinguished panel of experts, will explore recent FDA initiatives regarding patient-generated health data (PGHD) and its role in developing and regulating medical devices.
Moderated by Vernessa Pollard, MedTech Color Co-Founder and Board Secretary, the panel will address key topics such as:
The importance of PGHD for medical device development and regulatory decision-making.
Challenges and strategies for engaging with historically underrepresented communities in PGHD initiatives.
Strategies for utilizing PGHD throughout the entire product life cycle.
Registration and Additional Information
Registration for the MedTech Color Annual Networking Breakfast is included with attendee participation in The MedTech Conference.
For more information about MedTech Color, please visit https://www.medtechcolor.org/.
About MedTech Color
MedTech Color is a non-profit organization dedicated to fostering diversity within the medical technology industry. Through mentorship programs, networking events, and professional development, MedTech Color works to create a more inclusive and equitable environment where individuals from all backgrounds can thrive.
About GE HealthCare
GE HealthCare is a leading global medical technology, pharmaceutical diagnostics, and digital solutions innovator, dedicated to providing integrated solutions, services, and data analytics to make hospitals more efficient, clinicians more effective, therapies more precise, and patients healthier and happier. Serving patients and providers for more than 125 years, GE HealthCare is advancing personalized, connected, and compassionate care, while simplifying the patient's journey across the care pathway. Together our Imaging, Ultrasound, Patient Care Solutions, and Pharmaceutical Diagnostics businesses help improve patient care from diagnosis, to therapy, to monitoring. We are a $19.6 billion business with approximately 51,000 colleagues working to create a world where healthcare has no limits.
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Contact:
Name - Amelia Dortch
Number - (678) 730-4482
Email - [email protected]
SOURCE: Hines Dortch Consulting, LLC