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Medical Design Briefs Podcast

SAE Media Group
28 episodes   Last Updated: Apr 30, 25
Expect thought-provoking conversations with influential figures, including government officials, university researchers, industry experts, and handpicked speakers from SAE Media Group events. Each episode is hosted by the editors of Medical Design Briefs and provides a concise news update or insightful commentary on industry trends, followed by a 10–15-minute interview with a prominent guest.

Episodes

As we continue our look at Cybersecurity in MedicalDevices,  this episode focused on the growing impact of cybersecurity on patient safety. Scott Mattila, COO of Intraprise Health, discusses how cybersecurity directly affects patient safety, the importance of cybersecurity by design, and risk mitigation strategies to protect patients from harm.
This episode delves into FDA’s role in medical device cybersecurity. Andrew Garnett, Software Engineering Manager at Minnetronix discusses the regulatory landscape of medical device cybersecurity, focusing on the FDA's guidelines and requirements.
In this season, we are taking an in-depth look at Cybersecurity: Addressing Cyber Threats and Safety in Medical Devices, and this episode focuses on best practices for securing medical devices. Our guest, Florian Gilcher, Managing Director and Co-Founder of Ferrous Systems, discusses the cybersecurity risks associated with networked medical devices and strategies to safeguard them.
In this season, we are taking an in-depth look at the Internet of Medical Things: The Future of Healthcare Connectivity, and this episode will focus on Interoperability in IoMT: Overcoming the Connectivity Barriers. My guest today is Deepal Mehta, Senior Director of Marketing and Business Development, InnoPhase IoT. He will discuss the barriers to interoperability and how these barriers can be addressed through solutions such as ultra-low-power wireless technologies. 
In this season, we are taking an in-depth look at Innovations in Sensor Technology for Medical Devices, and this episode will focus on the integration of sensors into next-generation health devices. My guest today is Lisa Trollo, ST MEMS Sensors Ecosystem and Digital Marketing Manager at STMicroelectronics. She will talk to us about how advanced sensor technologies driving the development of wearables and health-monitoring devices.
In this season, we are taking an in-depth look at innovations in sensor technology for medical devices, and this episode will focus on the role of MEMS in next-gen medical devices. Jessica Gomez, CEO of Rogue Valley Microdevices, discusses the transformative role of microfabrication and MEMS technology in advancing sensor technology for medical devices.
The advent of implantable sensor technologies has had a transformative impact on internal health monitoring. My guest today, Huanyu “Larry” Cheng, the James L. Henderson, Jr. Memorial Associate Professor of Engineering Science and Mechanics at Penn State University, talks about how the advent of implantable sensors is having a transformative impact on internal health monitoring.
In this season, we are taking an in-depth look at innovations in sensor technology for medical devices, and this episode will focus on the rise of advanced sensor technologies. My guest today is Michael Klitzke, Senior Principal Systems Architect for Medical Sensors at TE Connectivity. He will talk to us about how sensors are reshaping the landscape of medical diagnostics, enabling quicker and more accurate assessments for a wide range of health conditions.
In this season, we are taking an in-depth look at Innovations in drug-delivery devices, and this episode will focus specifically on designing drug-delivery pumps, and particularly, the drive assembly of modern drug pumps. My guest today is Peter van Beek, Business Development Manager – Medical at maxon. He will talk to us about the unique drive assembly challenges different types that drug-delivery pumps present and how to mitigate those challenges.
In this season, we are taking an in-depth look the future of drug delivery technology. In this episode, we will examine the drug-delivery innovations that will shape the landscape and improve therapeutic outcomes for patients in the future. My guest today is Bob Barrett, Vice President of Systems Engineering at Full Spectrum. He will talk to us about some of these emerging trends and advancements in drug delivery.