Presented by
Jill S. Murthi, UMass Lowell CVIP
Robert Benson, South Shaker Associates
Wednesday, November 7, 2012
5:00-7:00 p.m.
This presentation will focus on the following topics:
Come Join Us!
Concurrently, Jeremy serves on the Board of The Capital Network and on the Board of Directors of MassVentures, the venture capital arm of the Commonwealth. Jeremy is also a Professor of Entrepreneurial Leadership at Tufts University, a Connector in the Boston World Partnership, and a proud co-founder of BostonIDEA (helping the entrepreneurship community in the Innovation District build relationships), and of MassApps (a mobile application development competition leveraging public data).
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Registration Fees:
Early Registration: $10.00 until 10/19/2012
Registration: $20.00 after 10/19/2012
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This presentation will take place at the:
Massachusetts Medical Device Development Center (M2D2)
Wannalancit Mills Office & Technology Center
600 Suffolk Street, 2nd Floor
Lowell, MA 01854
Phone: 978-934-3465
email: M2D2@uml.edu |
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We would also like to thank Nutter, McClennen and Fish LLP for their support as an M2D2 Platinum Sponsor!
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Upcoming M2D2 Events! 11/07/2012 – Intellectual Property Licensing 101: Entrepreneur and University Perspectives
01/29/2013 – Medical Device Design and Business Development for Entrepreneurs
Please visit us at www.uml.edu/M2D2
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M2D2 is recruiting an energetic self-starter who can assist the Center in moving programs and projects to the next level. The Project Manager is responsible for implementing the activities outlined in the M2D2 Strategic Vision, developing revenue streams to support operations and for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the Center and start-up incubator. The Project Manager serves as the primary contact for medical device inventors/entrepreneurs and other organizations collaborating with M2D2. Reporting to the Directors of the Center, the Project Manager manages relationships with incubator tenants, supervises staff and student workers, organizes educational programs and workshops, and implements outreach and sponsorship activities.
Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in science, engineering, management
or equivalent; three years of related experience in project management and
fundraising from the private or public sectors.
To view the full job description and apply, please visit http://jobs.uml.edu.
Please submit a resume, cover letter, and the names and contact information
of three references. Review of applications will begin on October 1, 2012 and
continue until the position is filled. However, the position may close when an
adequate number of qualified applications are received. Thank you for
considering the University of Massachusetts Lowell as an employer of choice.
We look forward to receiving your application.
The University of Massachusetts Lowell is committed to increasing diversity in its faculty, staff, and student populations, as well as curriculum and support programs, while promoting an inclusive environment. We seek candidates who can contribute to that goal and encourage you to apply and to identify your strengths in this area.
(Lowell Sun courtesy photo)
On July 13, 2012, Representative Niki Tsongas visited M2D2. Representative Tsongas toured the M2D2 Innovation Hub and spoke with the M2D2 Innovation Hub tenants regarding their research. More pictures of Representative Tsongas’ visit to M2D2 can be found by visiting the UMass Lowell Photo Gallery at the following link:
http://web.uml.edu/gallery/index.php/Events/Rep-Tsongas-Tours-M2D2-Incubator-7-13-12?page=1
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5:00 p.m.
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Registration – Networking Reception
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5:45 p.m.
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MedTech Leaders Forum
Hosted by:
David Cassak, Vice President, Content and Managing Director, Medical Devices, Elsevier Business Intelligence CEO Panel:
Nancy Briefs, Chief Executive Officer, InfoBionic, Inc. Don Southard, President & Chief Executive Officer, Infraredx |
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6:45 p.m.
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More Networking
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715 Albany Street, TW1 Boston, MA 02118
tel: 617 414 1340fax: 617 414 1344
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Join us to learn about the latest techniques for building implantable and catheter-based devices!!
On Wednesday, June 6, 2012 Mr. Olivier Bataille, President & CEO of Plexis Pr’cision Inc. will present the topic “State of the Art Manufacturing Techniques for Implantable and Catheter-Based Devices”
Pizza will be served at this event!
Early Registration Fee: $10.00
After June 1, 2012: $20.00
Funding the Company
May 15, 2012
11:30am – 1:00pm
M2D2 Innovation Hub (video link)
This seminar will be an introduction to several potential funding sources for your start-up company. The panel will include an angel investor, a large pharmaceutical company, a venture capitalist that specializes in investing in early stage academic spin-offs, and a state representative involved in state funding of emerging companies.
Doug Banks, Associate VP for Economic Development, UMass Presidents Office and former publisher of MassHighTech will moderate the panel.
Speakers will include: Chris Silva, Allied Minds and Mark Tepper, Boynton Angels
~Pizza will be provided for lunch~
May 14th from 5:30-7:30pm
Manning Schoolof Business
and
Merrimack Valley Sandbox Initiative
Presents
SOCIAL ENREPRENEURSHIP WORKSHOP
Guest Speaker: Jonathan Jackson, Co-Founder& Chief Executive Officer, Dimagi, Inc. Cambridge, MA.
Jonathan Jackson is an entrepreneur and innovator with extensive health technology expertise in both developed andin developing countries.
Founded in 2002, Dimagi is a socially-conscious technology company that helps organizations deliver quality health care to urban and rural communities across the world.
Student Entrepreneur Speaker to Follow: Join us in a discussion about your entrepreneurial idea!
Merrimack Valley Sandbox
Wannalancit Mills, 600 Suffolk St. Lowell, MA.
To register e-mail Lianna Kushi: lianna@merrimackvalleysandbox.org
MassMEDIC
16th Annual Conference
May 1, 2012
8:00am – 11:45am
UMass Boston Campus Center
100 William T Morrissey Blvd
Boston, MA 02125
~The LARGEST MedTech Informational and Networking Program in the Region~
Panel Discussion: MedTech’s New Economic Value Proposition
Moderator: Susan Posner, Vice President, Health Advances
Panelists:
Featuring Remarks by: Joe Almeida (President & CEO, Covidien), Robert L. Caret (President,University of Massachusetts), Dr. Hugh Herr (Founder & CTO, iWalk)
Member Cost: $75
Nonmember Cost: $100
For more information and registration please go to massmedic.com
