Organization: MedtechWomen
Mission: To connect, mentor and educate women experts in the medical technology and diagnostic industry.
Activities: On September 10, 2019, the Organization produced its main event, Medtech Vision: Precision Health in Menlo Park, CA. Established in 2011, MedtechVision is an annual conference that brings together business leaders, inventors, investors, physicians and policymakers to discuss real-world solutions to the most challenging issues facing the Medtech industry today. The conference included several presentations, the presentation of the Ferolyn Powell Leadership Award and concluded with a cocktail reception and networking. The recipient of MedtechWomen's Ferolyn Powell Leadership Award embodies persistence, passion, dedication to innovation and patients, and commitment to mentoring others and advancing diversity in our field. The award was established in 2015. Ferolyn Powell, a leader in the medical device industry and a mentor to young entrepreneurs, was recognized with the first award posthumously, which was also named in her honor. Additional information regarding MedtechWomen may be found at: https://medtechwomen.org
NTEE category: Health Care
Secondary category: Voluntary Health Associations & Medical Disciplines