MassMEDIC News


		May 2005

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MassMEDIC Chair, Deborah DiSanzo of Philips Medical Systems, welcomes Mass. Senate President Robert Travaglini to the 9th Annual Conference.

Dave Fleming of Genzme Corp. outgoing Director, was acknowledged for his many contributions to MassMEDIC.

Over 400 attendees enjoyed the meeting's networking break.

Incoming MassMEDIC Chair, Rick Packer of ZOLL Medical (L) thanks outgoing Directors Jonathan Rosen(M) of CIMIT and Dave Fleming.

John Collins of TIAX LLC discussed tech transfer practices.

Jonathan Gertler of Adams Harkness addresses annual conference.

Ninth Annual Meeting Draws SRO Crowd to Kennedy Library

Speakers Examine Critical Issues and Trends

Over 400 MassMEDIC members and friends attended the 9th Annual Conference held on May 3rd at the Kennedy Library in Boston. Mass. Senate President Robert Travaglini kicked off the program with a round-up of legislative action this year, including passage of the stem cell research bill. TIAX President John Collins spoke on the barriers to commercializing university-based research. After the meeting’s popular networking break Professor Sandy Pentland of MIT’s Media Lab reported on his research activities involving “healthewear.” Concluding the morning program, Dr. Jonathan Gertler of Adams Harkness provided his analysis of the current public and acquisition markets in the medical device sector.

Next year, MassMEDIC will celebrate its tenth anniversary. The annual conference will be held on Tuesday, May 2nd and feature more top-line speakers from industry and academia. And by popular demand the program agenda will feature additional networking time!

Photo highlights of Annual Meeting can be viewed below.