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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 patients receiving these localized treatments.

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 of reducing trial-and-error in oncology and improving patient outcomes.

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 quickly prototype new devices for testing and development.

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.

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 health data across platforms.

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.

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 are helping patients regain mobility and independence after.

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 and patient rehabilitation.