by DxD HealthTech | Mar 7, 2023 | Blog
Internationally acclaimed STEM advocate Calvin Mackie recently described the need for diversity in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) fields as a matter of life and death. His proof points? Healthcare — specifially medical technology, where some of...
by News Source | Feb 28, 2023 | News
This article was originally published by Fogarty Innovation. Stanford Biodesign, Fogarty Innovation and five local medical device companies have teamed up to introduce a new program offered through the Diversity by Doing (DxD) HealthTech initiative. Twenty-seven...
by DxD HealthTech | Feb 22, 2023 | News
Stanford Biodesign, Fogarty Innovation and leading medical device companies come together to train and mentor innovators of the future PALO ALTO, Calif., February 22, 2023 — A diverse cohort of students selected from 10 Bay Area community colleges are participating in...
by IngridEllerbe | Dec 19, 2022 | Blog
Before we embark on a new year, I hope you will share in Diversity by Doing HealthTech’s 2022 success. As a community of “doers” dedicated to empowering women and people of color to rise within the ranks of health technology, we all know that it is possible and...
by Christine Byrd | Nov 30, 2022 | Blog
Young medtech companies seek high-performing talent for obvious reasons. So creating a company culture that embraces diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging from the get-go can ensure that the company attracts top talent – and is positioned for economic success....
by DxD HealthTech | Nov 18, 2022 | Blog, Resources
A recent report from the life sciences team at consulting firm McKinsey & Company offered advice for innovators about how to leverage the opportunity digital health presents for improving health equity. According to their report, $500 million in venture funding...
by Christine Byrd | Aug 23, 2022 | Blog, Resources
A new analysis by experts at Deloitte finds that health inequities account for approximately $320 billion in annual health care spending in the U.S. — and could exceed $1 trillion by 2040, if left unchecked. The cost of health inequities can be felt in...
by DxD HealthTech | Aug 16, 2022 | Blog
Allan McNichol is CEO of medtech startup Zuno Medical, which recently received FDA approval for its flagship product. He has more than two decades of experience growing startups and scaling multi-billion global businesses as a CEO, Managing Director and Program...
by News Source | Aug 2, 2022 | News
This article was originally published by MD+DI The group works to increase access for diverse students, employees, and managers in medtech. Nonprofit, Diversity by Doing Healthtech, works to drive equity in medtech by expanding access to development and decision...
by Stacey Paris McCutcheon | Jul 28, 2022 | Blog
Last month, 44 college student interns from underrepresented groups in health technology visited Fogarty Innovation for the Diversity by Doing HealthTech (DxD) 2022 Summer Innovation and Exploration Series. Designed to help the students explore careers in medtech and...
