Medical Design Briefs Podcast

Telehealth is only as strong as its connection. In this episode, Kelly Collins, Managing Director of SureAdhere by Dimagi, discusses how healthcare teams can deliver, document, and coordinate care in low-connectivity environments — from ruralclinics to global health programs — using offline-capable mobile tools, decision support, and delayed data synchronization.

What if the future of vision restoration depends on manufacturing in microgravity? LambdaVision is using theInternational Space Station to produce artificial retinas made from hundreds of layers of light-activated protein — a process that is difficult to perfect on Earth because gravity can disrupt layer uniformity. In this episode, Dr. Nicole Wagner, LambdaVision CEO and Dr. Michael Roberts, chie...

Neurostimulators are moving beyond fixed, always-on stimulation toward therapies that can sense what is happening in the nervous system and adjust in real time. In this episode, we explore adaptive deep brain stimulation for Parkinson’s disease and other movement disorders with Dr. Simon Little, associate professor at the University of California San Francisco. He will talk with us about how neura...

Neurological implants are evolving from static hardware into intelligent platforms that can do far more than provide structural support. In this episode, we explore how NeuFluent is thinking about next-generation smart implants and AI-enhanced robotics — technologies designed to improve surgical precision, generate actionable data, and help physicians make better decisions before, during, and afte...

For implants designed to perform over time, it’s not always about electronics or batteries — it’s also about biology. There’s a new category of medical devices on the horizon that integrate with and leverage the body’s own tissue to function more effectively, heal more naturally, and dramatically reduce or eveneliminate the need for replacement surgeries. In this episode, John Schorgl, co-founder,...

As AI and robotics rapidly advance surgical capabilities, a parallel transformation is reshaping how surgeons aretrained. This episode explores the convergence of artificial intelligence, extended reality (XR), and immersive simulation — and why training may be the most critical factor in unlocking the full potential of next-generation surgical systems. Richard Vincent, CEO and Founder of Fundamen...

As robots increasingly share workspaces with people, success depends not only on interaction design but on engineering discipline, safety certification, and reliable system integration. In this episode, Ernst Neumayr, Cobot Business Manager for ABB Robotics, explores how human-centered robotic systems aredeployed at scale, drawing on lessons from collaborative robotics in industrial and regulated...

In this episode, we explore how enabling technologies — connectors, sensors, and ruggedized electronic architectures — are redefining what robotic systems can safely and reliably achieve. From maintaining signal integrity during delicate microsurgery to delivering durable performance through repeated sterilization cycles, we examine the engineering challenges that make precision possible. Michael...

Robotics is rapidly advancing beyond the operating room into patient recovery. Devices paired with brain–computer interfaces and adaptive machine learning algorithms are helping stroke and spinal cord injury patients regain movement faster than ever before. In this episode, Owen Kent and Todd Roberts, Founders of ATDev, highlight the latest neurorobotic systems, their impact on neural plasticity,...

In this episode, we’re exploring how wearables are improving drug delivery. Matt Huddleston, chief commercial officer and executive vice president of Enable Injections talk with us about how these wearables are enabling personalized drug delivery, ultimately improving quality of life for patients with chronic conditions.

In today’s episode, we’re exploring the growing emphasis on sustainability in drug-delivery devices. Martin Alexander Sørensen, Mechanical Design Engineer, and Martin Høier Thomsen, Senior Development Engineer and Project Manager, at MGS discuss the challenges and opportunities in developing greener drug-delivery solutions without compromising performance or safety.

In this episode, we’re exploring how targeted intra-arterial delivery platforms are redefining the treatment of solid tumors, offering a way to bathe cancer directly in therapy while limiting systemic toxicity. Our guest is Shaun Bagai, CEO of RenovoRx, who will discuss an ongoing post-marketing registry study that is gathering real-world evidence on safety, performance, and survival outcomes for...

In this episode, we’re diving into personalized medicine and drug delivery — and how cutting-edge tools like AI, automation,and robotics are transforming cancer care. Joining us in this episode is Jim Foote, Co-founder and CEO of First Ascent Biomedical. First Ascent is at the forefront of developing platforms that personalize therapy by leveraging advanced analytics and automation — with the goal...

This episode delves into some of the latest advancements in materials for medical devices. Dr. Jeremy Schaffer, Head of R&D at Fort Wayne Metals, talks to us about how new materials are enabling the production of devices that are stronger, more flexible, and more sustainable.

This episode investigates how advanced manufacturing using techniques such as automation and artificial intelligence is streamlining production processes in the medical device industry. Francisco Almada Lobo, CEO of Critical Manufacturing, dives into how AI-driven quality control, predictive maintenance, and process optimization are improving efficiency and reducing manufacturing costs.

In our continuing look at advanced manufacturing in healthcare, this episode explores how 3D printing is transforming the design and production of medical devices. My guest today is Atul Dhall, Engineering Consultant at TransAtlantic Science. He will talk to us about the benefits of creating custom implants, prosthetics, and surgical tools tailored to individual patients, as well as the ability to...

In this season, as we look at the advanced manufacturing in healthcare, this episode addresses one of the most pressing challenges in medical device manufacturing: ensuringsafety when materials or processes change — because how even small material modifications can impact biocompatibility and regulatory compliance. Audrey Turley, Director of Lab Operations, Biosafety, Nelson Laboratories providesp...

This episode explores how wearables are being used to detect early signs of health issues. Dr. Shalini Prasad, professor of bioengineering at the University of Texas at Dallas, discusses her work, which focuses on using sweat and other biomarkers to detect early signs of disease, paving the way for wearable devices that can transform preventative healthcare.

As we continue to explore the impact of wearables on healthcare, this episode focuses on privacy and data security in the era of medical wearables. Wearables are collecting vast amounts of sensitive health data. Colin Zick and Chris Hart, partners with the law firm Foley Hoag, discuss current regulations, how companies are protecting user data, and the potential risks associated with sharing healt...

In this season, as we look at the impact of wearables on healthcare, this episode focuses on the integration of AI into medical wearables. My guest today is Mark Goddard,Vice President of Clinical Services, InfoBionic. Ai. With a clinical and technical lens, Mark will help us explore how artificial intelligence is transforming the design and function of wearable medical devices — from enhancing di...

In this season, as we look at the impact of wearables on healthcare, this episode focuses on how wearables are transforming chronic disease management. My guest today isKirk Huntsman, CEO of Vivos Therapeutics. He talks to us about how wearables are enabling clinicians to intervene earlier in disease management and thus provide better patient outcomes.

In this season, we are taking a deep dive into the evolving role of robotics in healthcare, and this episode will focus on robotics in rehabilitation for enhancing recovery and enabling patient independence. My guest today is Hao Su, associate professor at New York University and Director of the Center of Assistive and Personal Robotics for Independent Living. He will discuss how wearable robotics...

In this season, as we continue to look at the evolving role of robotics and robots in healthcare, this episode focuses on developing emotionally intelligent robots for healthcare. My guest today is Dr. Elizabeth Broadbent, professor of health and psychology at the University of Aukland. She will talk to us about how developers can create AI-driven caregiving robots that are emotionally intelligent...

In this season, as we look at the evolving role of robotics and robots in healthcare, this episode focuses on AI-driven robotic caregivers. My guest today is Maja Mataric, Professor of Computer Science, Neuroscience, and Pediatrics, at the University of Southern California. She will share insights into socially assistive robotics and how they are playing an increasingly powerful role in eldercare...

In this season, as we look at the evolving role of robotics in healthcare, this episode focuses on advances in autonomous surgical robotic systems. My guest today is medical roboticist Axel Krieger, associate professor at Johns Hopkins University. He will discuss a transformative advancement in surgical robotics, where robots can perform with both mechanical precision and human-like adaptability a...