Medical Device Entrepreneurship Association at Drexel University

TONIGHT (5/20): Virtual Networking with Alumni, 8-9pm Follow the link for details and registration https://app.brazenconnect.com/events/drexel-networking-5

TODAY (5/19): Join us for an engaging discussion on healthcare entrepreneurship and find out what it takes to start your own healthcare or biotechnology venture. Speakers: Chuck Sacco - Close School of Entrepreneurship - Drexel University... Nikhil Heble -Blank Rome & Thubrikar Aortic Valve Inc Davood Tashayyod - Drexel-Coulter Translational Research Program & fNIR Devices Details: Tuesday, May 19th 5:30 - 7pm 125 Nesbitt Hall Food provided

TODAY (5/18): Healthcare Industry Panel

Mark your calendars: As part of Healthcare Innovation Week 2015 at Drexel University, Nik Heble will be presenting on intellectual property and regulatory considerations when launching new ventures in health and life sciences. Join us on Tuesday, May 19th at 5:30pm in Nesbitt 125, Ruth Auditorium. Refreshments will be provided. http://biomed.drexel.edu/new04/healthcare-innovation-week/

Interested in presenting a poster on your neuro-related startup to investors and neuroscience entrepreneurs at NeuroLaunch's Demo Day? Submit your poster via the link below and feel free to reach out to Drexel MDEA for additional support! http://www.neurolaunch.com/poster

TODAY: An expert panel from The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia will discuss trends in research and development across the fields of computational biology, bioinformatics, software development, health informatics, and data science. These increasingly interrelated disciplines are transforming healthcare and biomedical research. Panelists will address the drivers of this transformation and what it means for students interested in careers in research, entrepreneurship, technology, and engineering.

Mark your calendars: An expert panel from The Children's Hospital Of Philadelphia will discuss trends in research and development across the fields of computational biology, bioinformatics, software development, health informatics, and data science. These increasingly interrelated disciplines are transforming healthcare and biomedical research. Panelists will address the drivers of this transformation and what it means for students interested in careers in research, entrepreneurship, technology, and engineering.

MDEA is developing networks and resources for students interested in entrepreneurial ventures and innovations in healthcare. If you're interested in joining the leadership team for the upcoming academic year fill out our brief survey: bit.ly/DrexelMDEAapp

After hundreds of prototypes, Spor is ready for the next step: launch. Developed by Drexel senior David Hunt and recent alum Jason Browne, Spor is a portable charging device that can soak up energy from natural light, indoor lighting, USB ports and electrical outlets. It's designed to make clean energy more accessible and affordable across the world. Read more or visit their Kickstarter page. http://drexe.lu/1mPP2ID

Check out pictures from today's successful Startup & Small Business Expo. Also be sure to make it to the Research & Design Showcase as well as Alumni Networking Happy Hour at Slainte Irish Pub & Grill tomorrow. All majors welcome.

Thank you to everyone who has helped us get recognized as New Student Organization of the Year at the 2014 Student Life Awards. We are excited to be announcing a major new collaboration in the coming weeks. In the meantime, BME Week starts Monday

Join us May 19th through 22nd for the first Biomedical Engineering Week at Drexel University. The theme will feature Startup Companies and Translational Research. Whether it be discussions on the future of healthcare and product development to networking with biomedical entrepreneurs, there is something for everyone. For more information on specific events visit http://bit.ly/bmew2014 Like the page at https://www.facebook.com/DrexelBMEWeek