8:00 AM - 10:00 AM Innovation and Technology Development in Pediatric GI
Moderator: Peter Lu, MD, MS, Nationwide Children's Hospital and Jenifer Lightdale, MD, MPH, UMass Memorial
8:00 AM
Introduction
Jenifer Lightdale, MD, MPH, UMass Memorial
8:10 AM
A historical perspective on innovation in pediatric GI
Michael K. Farrell, MD, FAAP, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center
Learning objectives:
- Understand the innovations (good and bad) that have shaped pediatric gastroenterology
- Understand how to evaluate innovations in their r context as they are proposed
- Understand the life cycle of an innovation
8:40 AM
Domestic Innovation with Global Implications: Creating the Mercy and MUAC z-score
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Susan Abdel-Rahman, PharmD, Health Data Synthesis Institute
Learning Objectives:
- Introduce 2 related humanitarian devices created in academia
- Compare and contrast the processes associated with their development
- Explore the challenges and strategies related to their commercialization
9:10 AM
A practical guide to bringing an idea to market and into the clinic
Michael Docktor, MD, Boston Children's Hospital
Learning objectives:
- Understanding the innovation lifecycle and pitfalls in academia
- Learning how to leverage experience and frustration to fuel the search for a solution
- Provide a brief overview of licensing, fundraising, sales, marketing and product development
9:40 AM
Abstract