CTIP Presents

2024 Annual Pediatric Device Innovation Symposium

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The Consortium for Technology & Innovation in Pediatrics (CTIP) is proud to announce its 2024 Annual Pediatric Device Innovation Symposium. The symposium brings together key stakeholders, innovators, clinicians, patients, and industry leaders to discuss the latest developments in pediatric medical devices and foster collaborations that can drive positive change in pediatric healthcare.

auGUST 9th, 2024

11am - 5pm CT, Networking Happy Hour to Follow

Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago

Lobby of the Simpson & Kimberly Querrey Biomedical Center (SQBRC)

303 E Superior St, Chicago, IL 60611

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The Symposium

Attendees can look forward to interactive panels, company showcases, product demos, and focused networking opportunities. Our goal is to highlight successes, discuss challenges, and nurture innovation. This year’s topics will include patient engagement, research and development partnerships, data and AI in medical devices, and investing in pediatric MedTech.

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August 9, 2024

11:00am - Check-in, MedTech Exhibits, and Headshots

1:00pm - Welcome and Opening Remarks

1:05pm - Pediatric Devices, CTIP, and Future of Pediatric Innovation with Dr. Juan Espinoza

1:20pm - The Patient Voice: Engaging Children and Their Families in Medical Device Development with Dr. Carolyn Foster

1:30pm - Panel 1: Engaging Patients and Their Families in Pediatric Medical Device Development

2:00pm - Portfolio Showcase 1

2:30pm - Panel 2: Partnership Opportunities to Support Pediatric Medical Device R&D

3:00pm - Network Break and Headshots

3:30pm - Panel 3: Real World Evidence Opportunities to Advance Pediatric Medical Devices

4:00pm - Portfolio Showcase 2

4:30pm - Panel 4: Investing in Pediatrics

5:00pm - Closing Remarks

Happy Hour and Networking to Follow

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Speakers & Panelists

Nada

Hanafi, MSC, MPH

Co-Founder & Board Director: MedTech Color; Founder MedTech Strategy Advisors, LLC
MedTech Strategy Advisors, LLC and MedTech Color

MicKayla

Jones, MPH

Manager of Research Operations
Lurie Children's Smith Child Health Catalyst

Melanie

Turenne

Patient Representative

Carolyn C

Foster, MD, MS

Director Health@Home Initiative
Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago

Steve Xu

, MD

CEO
Sibel Health

Nick

Rydberg

Vice President of Engineering
Minnesota HealthSolutions

Seth D.

Goldstein, MD, MPhil

Pediatric General and Thoracic Surgeon
Lurie Children's Hospital

Katherine

Maskel, MBA

Industry Engagement Manager
Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago

Emma

Moran

Director of Strategy, CobiCure
CobiCure

Katie

Mues, PhD, MPH

Vice President, Science
Aetion, Inc.

Kathryne

Cooper, MBA

Investment Advisor
Consortium for Technology & Innovation in Pediatrics (CTIP)

Dana

Sun

Principal
Laerdal Million Lives Fund

Dave

Kereiakes

Managing Partner
Windham Capital Partners

Andrew

Meadow

Partner; Chief Investment Officer
Health Innovation capital

Alexandra

Shandiz, MBA, MS, OTR/L

Senior Associate
Kaiser Permanente Ventures

Tom

Shanley, MD

President and CEO
Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago

Ajay

Houde, PhD, MBA

Co-Founder & CEO
Annoviant, Inc.

Anna Lisa

Somera MS, MBA, MPH

CEO
Rhaeos

Tom

Evans

Founder
BioSense

Jared

Kling

Executive Advisor for Atrility
Atrility Medical

Jane Zhang

, PhD/MBA

CEO
Remmie Health

Leanne

West

President
International Children's Advisory Network

Ashley S. H.

Moy

Founder
Cast21

Patrick C.

Seed, MD, PhD, FIDSA

President and Chief Research Officer
Stanley Manne Children’s Research Institute

Stacey

Ellul, RN, MBA

Vice President, Quality & Regulatory
NeuroPace

Harvey

Karp, MD, FAAP

Author, Happiest Baby on the Block. Chief Medical Officer, CEO, Happiest Baby, Inc.
Happiest Baby, Inc

PARTNERS & Sponsors

We are honored to be joined by our event partners in hosting 2024 Annual Pediatric Device Innovation Symposium. Please join us in recognizing our amazing sponsors for their contributions and support!

opportunities for sponsorship are available

All sponsorship funding directly contributes to CTIP’s operations and programming, intended to identify and support early stage pediatric medical device innovators on their journey from concept to commercialization.

For more information about attendance, sponsorship, or if you are interested in speaking, please contact us at info@ctipmedtech.org.

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About CTIP

The Consortium for Technology & Innovation in Pediatrics (CTIP) is an FDA-funded pediatric MedTech accelerator centered at Lurie Children's and Children's Hospital Los Angeles. Our goal is to facilitate the development, production, and distribution of pediatric medical devices by identifying companies working in the space and providing advice, networking, and direct and indirect financial support on the road to commercialization. Our consortium includes children’s hospitals, academic institutions, accelerators and incubators across the West Coast.

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