In this episode of GuideWire, Devin Hubbard and Gabe Li with FastTraCS talk to Dr. Jon Martin from Duke University about his design experience with interventional radiology (IR) procedures, as well as mentoring and coaching medical device innovation teams. 

Today’s Topics Include:

• Innovative Approach: Solve complex problems by using and evaluating new devices
• Championing Collaboration: What can be improved, made more efficient and effective?
• Medical Device Design: Innovation driven by like-minded professionals and providers
• Learn from Mistakes: Avoid pitfalls by focusing on problem to develop a solution
• Education vs. Experience: Medical training may create hostile or necessary environment
• Clinical Impact: Consider all potential financial and useful benefits of device innovation
• Intellectual Property Ignorance: How business and entrepreneurship should be done

Links and Resources:

Devin Hubbard

Gabe Li

Dr. Jon Martin

Medtronic

FastTraCS

GuideWire Podcast on Twitter

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Quotes:

Innovation is part and parcel with the interventional radiology (IR) field.

Mistakes are invaluable learning opportunities.

Credit Sharing: Check your title at the door and be open to equal contributions of expertise.
Be collaborative. Build bridges. Be open minded. Make the most of every opportunity and idea.