Cicada Innovations with NSW Health this week hosted the graduation night for the 15 individuals that were part of the NSW Medical Device Commercialisation Training Program (MDCTP).
Cicada Innovations is a world-leading deep technology program-driven incubator and has developed a unique approach to supporting science-based innovations from ideation through to incubation. Since being founded in 2000, Cicada has worked with more than 300 businesses, helping their portfolio of companies raise over $324 million in private equity and government grants, file over 500 patents and trademarks, and for 14, sell their business.
Australian Health Journal met 3 doctors from this year’s graduation class of medical technology innovators, from the 2019 cohort. Full interviews with the doctors will be shown in the coming weeks, and short snippets shown here now.
Hear from Dr Joe Dusseldorp, general surgeon Dr Shaheen Hasmat and Dr Tracy Dudding-Byth a clinical geneticist.
Australian Health Journal reporter Anne Dao also spoke with Dr Antonio Penna, Executive Director of Office for Health and Medical Research, NSW Health and newly appointed Cicada Innovations CEO Sally-Ann Williams.
Stay tuned for the journey these medical professionals are taking to commercialise new devices, that will aim to improve healthcare and the lives of patients around the globe.
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Jack Lancaster, Evolution Surgical
Continuing the Australian Health Journal, People In Health Care series is Jack Lancaster, the CEO of Evolution Surgical, an Australian owned company established in 2014, specialising in spinal fusion implants and custom instrumentation.
Jack talks about how the company works closely with surgeons to design custom solutions manufactured to surgical requirements, and ultimately, to the benefit of the Australia patient.
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Nurse recognised for reducing hospital waste
A nurse who started a charity from a granny flat in her parent’s backyard to reduce hospital waste has taken out one of the Australian nursing profession’s most prestigious honours.
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Spinal implant technology eyes global opportunity
Adelaide, South Australia wants to let the secret out, and be known as hub for medical devices, pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, and digital health. It boasts world-class research institutions, such as the University of Adelaide and SAHMRI, fostering innovation and collaboration. The city’s supportive government policies provide incentives, grants, and streamlined regulations for businesses. Adelaide’s skilled workforce, renowned for its expertise in health sciences, offers a talent pool to drive industry growth. Additionally, the city’s strategic location, advanced infrastructure, and strong healthcare ecosystem make it an ideal base for development, manufacturing, and market access, attracting companies in these sectors.
