Fogarty Innovation

12/05/2025

Partnering deals—licensing, alliances, R&D—are core to medtech growth. But how do you structure them to appeal to investors and acquirors?

Join us on Thurs, Dec 11 at 12pm for our final Lunch & Learn of 2025: "From Term Sheet to Definitive Agreement - Structuring Partnerships, Collaborations, & Strategic Alliances for Maximum Impact," with Dr. Alex Key, partner at Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati.

Email to register: fogarty-education@fogartyinnovation.org.

12/02/2025

“Devices save lives, but it’s the people behind them who change the world." — Andrew Cleeland

We’re honored to see our CEO featured in The Lens Magazine by LSI for carrying forward a global legacy of mentorship at Fogarty Innovation. His belief that ‘innovation is a team sport’ and his dedication to building the next generation of medtech leaders is shaping the future of patient care.

Read the story:https://www.fogartyinnovation.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/LENS_11-25_web.pdf

11/25/2025

We're proud to welcome Cynthia Yee to the DxD advisory board! Cynthia is an experienced healthcare investor who serves as partner at Vensana Capital and a board director for Evident Vascular and SpyGlass Pharma.

"As someone who has not always had a clear path in life, I'm proud to offer guidance through Diversity by Doing to underrepresented students and young professionals interested in pursuing careers in healthcare. It is only with broad representation that we can begin to address the disparities and challenges in the US healthcare system and create a future in which the next generation of innovators reflects and truly understands the needs of the patients and communities it serves."

Please join us in welcoming Cynthia to the DxD family!

11/20/2025

Applications are OPEN for the 2026 Lefteroff Internship, a summer of hands-on learning in medtech innovation for rising juniors and above. Interns partner with resident companies on real projects, meet physicians across specialties, observe procedures at El Camino Health, and learn how new technologies move from concept to market. New this year: a track in hospital administration and management, offering students a provider-side view of the medtech ecosystem and the chance to work with El Camino Health leadership. Throughout the program, interns receive guidance from our experienced team and gain insights into diverse career paths.

The Lefteroff Internship is an 8-week, paid program in Silicon Valley that runs from June 24 to August 19, 2026. Learn more and apply now! https://www.fogartyinnovation.org/lefteroff-program-3/

11/20/2025

"We have to be inherently optimistic. While times are harder than normal, it's never really been easy, and those of us in this space are in it for the impact we might have on patients' lives." - Fogarty CEO Andrew Cleeland, discussing the early-stage medtech investment climate on the opening day of the MedTech Strategist Innovation Summit in San Diego.

11/13/2025

Today's medtech startup leaders and teams face more uncertainty than ever before. What kind of company culture empowers employees to rise these challenges, and how do you build and maintain that culture as the company grows?

Join us Tuesday, November 18, from 12 - 1:30pm, for "Designing Company Culture in Uncertain Times," a Lunch & Learn featuring Fogarty's own Corinne Landphere, medtech veteran and 25-year performance coach; and Karun Naga, CEO at Apreo Health, partner at The Foundry and seasoned leader across multiple companies.

Email fogarty-education@fogartyinnovation.org to learn more and register.

11/11/2025

“In a gentle way, you can shake the world.” – Mahatma Gandhi

"There has been a lot of news coming out of Fogarty Innovation recently. In quick succession, we elevated our long-term partnership with El Camino Health, launched the inaugural Thomas J. Fogarty Innovation Prize, co-hosted the jam-packed, fourth annual TCT MedTech Innovation Forum, and announced our merger with the Cardiovascular Research Foundation (CRF).

But that whirlwind is just what it looks like from the outside. The real story behind these headlines is that none of these endeavors happened overnight. Each represents the culmination of years of discussion and planning rooted in deep friendship, shared values, and profound respect between teams..."

Don't miss Andrew Cleeland's letter in our November newsletter, in which he discusses these partnerships and events and the vision behind them:

“In a gentle way, you can shake the world.” – Mahatma Gandhi There has been a lot of news coming out of Fogarty Innovation recently. In quick succession, we elevated our long-term partnership with El Camino Health, launched the inaugural Thomas J. Fogarty Innovation Prize, co-hosted the jam-pa...

10/31/2025

The Fogarty team came out swinging last week for the 29th Annual El Camino Health Heritage Golf Tournament. All proceeds supported the expansion of the oncology service line at El Camino Health's Los Gatos campus. We hated missing work that day, but felt it was important to do our part. 😃

p.s. Denise Demarais we missed you!

10/31/2025

With over 100 patents and decades of experience in medtech innovation, Fogarty Innovation engineer-in-residence Bernie Andreas brings unmatched technical insight, a team approach, and a signature dose of dry humor to every startup he mentors. From shaping early-stage prototypes to guiding FDA submissions, Bernie’s blend of curiosity, collaboration, and creativity helps founders turn breakthrough ideas into reality.

Read how Bernie’s mentorship continues to shape the next generation of medtech innovators. https://www.fogartyinnovation.org/bernie-andreas-engineering-expertise-meets-startup-spirit/

10/27/2025

Live from the main stage at , we were thrilled to announce that Fogarty Innovation and the Cardiovascular Research Foundation are officially merging in a strategic partnership that strengthens our shared mission and expands our impact.

Fogarty Innovation will continue its name and focus on coaching early-stage companies across clinical areas, educating stakeholders, and building alliances—now as CRF’s West Coast innovation hub—combining leadership, resources, and expertise to accelerate progress.

Stay tuned for what’s ahead. The future is brighter together! 🌟

Learn more: https://ow.ly/q2CM50XizFm

10/27/2025

10/25/2025

✨ Congratulations to the winners of the Inaugural Thomas J. Fogarty Innovation Prize ✨ We are thrilled to announce that Allan Zingeler, Raju Viswanathan, PhD, and Mike Mahoney of Boston Scientific have been awarded the inaugural Thomas J. Fogarty Innovation Prize for the FARAPULSE, Inc. Pulsed Field Ablation (PFA) System.

This transformative technology is redefining care for atrial fibrillation, the most common sustained cardiac arrhythmia affecting more than 10 million Americans. With its groundbreaking pulsed field ablation approach, FARAPULSE has already improved outcomes for more than half a million patients worldwide and has become one of the fastest-adopted technologies in medical device history.

At a gala dinner and award ceremony last night, we also honored the two other extraordinary finalists: John Adler, MD, for Frameless Stereotactic Radiosurgery, and Michael Harrison, MD, for pioneering the field of Fetal Surgery.

We’ll share more photos and details in the days to come. Thank you to our sponsors, selection committee, presenters, finalists, nominees, and inspiring community for an extraordinary night.