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Medical Design Briefs Podcast

SAE Media Group

Expect thought-provoking conversations with influential figures, including government officials, university researchers, industry experts, and handpicked speakers from SAE Media Group events. Each episode is hosted by the editors of Medical Design Briefs and provides a concise news update or insightful commentary on industry trends, followed by a 10–15-minute interview with a prominent guest.

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00:28:44

Material Science Innovations for Medical Devices

Medical Design Briefs Podcast ·

2025/11/13

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.

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00:24:55

Automation, Robotics, and AI Integration in Medical...

Medical Design Briefs Podcast ·

2025/11/12

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.

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00:14:07

How 3D Printing Is Transforming Medtech

Medical Design Briefs Podcast ·

2025/10/13

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 quickly prototype new devices for testing and development.

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00:15:38

Addressing Material Changes and Safety in Medical...

Medical Design Briefs Podcast ·

2025/10/01

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 providespractical strategies for assessing risk, streamlining testing, and managing documentation.

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00:25:33

Creating Wearables for Preventative Healthcare

Medical Design Briefs Podcast ·

2025/09/05

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.

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00:30:12

Privacy and Data Security in the Era of Medical...

Medical Design Briefs Podcast ·

2025/09/02

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 health data across platforms.

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00:16:18

Integrating AI into Medical Wearables

Medical Design Briefs Podcast ·

2025/08/14

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 diagnostics to enabling truly personalized care.

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00:19:29

How Wearables Are Transforming Chronic Disease...

Medical Design Briefs Podcast ·

2025/08/08

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.

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00:21:49

Robotics in Rehabilitation: Enhancing Recovery and...

Medical Design Briefs Podcast ·

2025/08/04

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 are helping patients regain mobility and independence after.

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00:19:52

Creating Emotionally Intelligent Healthcare Robots

Medical Design Briefs Podcast ·

2025/07/29

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.

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00:23:05

Socially Assistive AI-Driven Robots for Rehabilitation

Medical Design Briefs Podcast ·

2025/07/29

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 and patient rehabilitation.

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00:13:42

Advances in Autonomous Surgical Robotic Systems

Medical Design Briefs Podcast ·

2025/07/16

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 and understanding.

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00:14:43

AI and Machine Learning in Medical Device Cybersecurity

Medical Design Briefs Podcast ·

2025/05/05

As we close out this season with a deep dive into cybersecurity, this episode will focus on AI and machine learning in medical device cybersecurity. DJ Fang, Cofounder and COO of Pure Global, discusses how these technologies can help detect andrespond to cybersecurity threats in real time, while also addressing the challenges they pose, such as biases, false positives, and system complexity.

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00:22:19

The Growing Impact of Cybersecurity on Patient Safety...

Medical Design Briefs Podcast ·

2025/04/30

As we continue our look at Cybersecurity in MedicalDevices, this episode focused on the growing impact of cybersecurity on patient safety. Scott Mattila, COO of Intraprise Health, discusses how cybersecurity directly affects patient safety, the importance of cybersecurity by design, and risk mitigation strategies to protect patients from harm.

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00:26:11

FDA’s Role in Medical Device Cybersecurity

Medical Design Briefs Podcast ·

2025/04/11

This episode delves into FDA’s role in medical device cybersecurity. Andrew Garnett, Software Engineering Manager at Minnetronix discusses the regulatory landscape of medical device cybersecurity, focusing on the FDA's guidelines and requirements.

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00:19:59

Cybersecurity: Best Practices for Securing Medical...

Medical Design Briefs Podcast ·

2025/04/11

In this season, we are taking an in-depth look at Cybersecurity: Addressing Cyber Threats and Safety in Medical Devices, and this episode focuses on best practices for securing medical devices. Our guest, Florian Gilcher, Managing Director and Co-Founder of Ferrous Systems, discusses the cybersecurity risks associated with networked medical devices and strategies to safeguard them.

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00:26:41

Interoperability in IoMT: Overcoming the Connectivity...

Medical Design Briefs Podcast ·

2025/03/03

In this season, we are taking an in-depth look at the Internet of Medical Things: The Future of Healthcare Connectivity, and this episode will focus on Interoperability in IoMT: Overcoming the Connectivity Barriers. My guest today is Deepal Mehta, Senior Director of Marketing and Business Development, InnoPhase IoT. He will discuss the barriers to interoperability and how these barriers can be addressed through solutions such as ultra-low-power wireless technologies.

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00:18:40

The Integration of Sensors into Next-Generation...

Medical Design Briefs Podcast ·

2025/01/20

In this season, we are taking an in-depth look at Innovations in Sensor Technology for Medical Devices, and this episode will focus on the integration of sensors into next-generation health devices. My guest today is Lisa Trollo, ST MEMS Sensors Ecosystem and Digital Marketing Manager at STMicroelectronics. She will talk to us about how advanced sensor technologies driving the development of wearables and health-monitoring devices.

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00:19:56

The Role of MEMS in Next-Gen Medical Devices

Medical Design Briefs Podcast ·

2025/01/17

In this season, we are taking an in-depth look at innovations in sensor technology for medical devices, and this episode will focus on the role of MEMS in next-gen medical devices. Jessica Gomez, CEO of Rogue Valley Microdevices, discusses the transformative role of microfabrication and MEMS technology in advancing sensor technology for medical devices.

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00:12:07

Implantable Sensors for Internal Health Monitoring

Medical Design Briefs Podcast ·

2024/12/20

The advent of implantable sensor technologies has had a transformative impact on internal health monitoring. My guest today, Huanyu “Larry” Cheng, the James L. Henderson, Jr. Memorial Associate Professor of Engineering Science and Mechanics at Penn State University, talks about how the advent of implantable sensors is having a transformative impact on internal health monitoring.

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