Medtech Insight's 3rd Annual IN SPINE and ORTHOPEDICS Conference.David Mohler, MD, to Participate in Interactive Discussion of Spine Industry's Future; Dec. 11-12, 2006, The Venetian Hotel, Las Vegas Las Vegas (läs vā`gəs), city (1990 pop. 258,295), seat of Clark co., S Nev.; inc. 1911. It is the largest city in Nevada and the center of one of the fastest-growing urban areas in the United States. NORWALK, Conn. -- A distinguished new panelist has been added to the interactive workshop, "Looking at Spine Innovation From Two Perspectives: A Discussion From Entrepreneurs' and Investors' Points of View," which will take place at the third annual In Spine and Orthopedics conference, presented by Medtech Insight, a division of Windhover wind·hov·er n. Chiefly British A kestrel. Information. David G. Mohler, MD, Assistant Clinical Professor, Division of Orthopaedic Surgery at Stanford University Medical Center Stanford University Medical Center (Stanford Hospital & Clinics) is one of four hospitals affiliated with Stanford University and Stanford University School of Medicine, along with the Lucile Packard Children's Hospital, the Veteran's Administration Hospital in Palo Alto, and Santa , will join four other eminent industry experts in discussing business-critical topics such as the challenges facing small companies and strategies for raising cash, among others. In Spine and Orthopedics, the largest strategic partnering and investing meeting for emerging companies in spine and orthopedics, will take place at the Venetian Hotel on the Las Vegas strip The Las Vegas Strip (also known as The Strip) is a 4 mi (6.7 km) section of Las Vegas Boulevard South, most of which has been designated an All-American Road. Dec. 11-12. Registration is available at www.medtechinsight.com/inspine-03.html. Dr. Mohler is an accomplished orthopedic surgeon specializing in musculo-skeletal tumors and complex trauma. Since completing his orthopedic surgical oncology surgical oncology Oncological surgery The field of surgery dedicated to the operative ablation of neoplasia, generally, 'solid' tumors fellowship at Memorial/Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center in 1989, he has been involved in academic, clinical, and research activities. Dr. Mohler is currently Adjunct Assistant Clinical Professor, Division of Orthopedic Surgery Orthopedic Surgery Definition Orthopedic (sometimes spelled orthopaedic) surgery is surgery performed by a medical specialist, such as an orthopedist or orthopedic surgeon, trained to deal with problems that develop in the bones, joints, and ligaments , at Stanford University Medical Center. An internationally recognized authority in orthopedic oncology, ballistic injury, and medical operations in unconventional warfare A broad spectrum of military and paramilitary operations, normally of long duration, predominantly conducted through, with, or by indigenous or surrogate forces who are organized, trained, equipped, supported, and directed in varying degrees by an external source. , Dr. Mohler has led international projects for medical charities, as well as for the U.S. and foreign militaries. He has authored numerous scientific articles in his areas of expertise, and is a frequent lecturer at medical and military conferences around the world. The panel discussion will be moderated by Windhover Managing Partner David Cassak. Additional panelists include: * Christopher JP Velis, Chairman & CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. , Medical Capital Advisors, LLC (Logical Link Control) See "LANs" under data link protocol. LLC - Logical Link Control * Michael Sherman, Executive in Residence, MB Venture Partners * Chip Stevens, President and Chief Operating Officer Chief Operating Officer (COO) The officer of a firm responsible for day-to-day management, usually the president or an executive vice-president. , Triage triage Division of patients for priority of care, usually into three categories: those who will not survive even with treatment; those who will survive without treatment; and those whose survival depends on treatment. * James R. Gorman, President, BioAssets New presenting technologies added to lineup Medtech Insight has added eight new companies to its presenting list for In Spine, featuring a wide range of exciting new spinal and orthopedics technologies Industry leaders, major investment firms and the biggest dealmakers will be networking at In Spine, where presenters from more than 35 innovative, mostly privately-held spine and orthopedic companies at various stages of development will present. The latest technologies signed up to present are: [TABLE OMITTED] The In Spine program will follow a similar format to Medtech Insight's successful "Investment In Innovation (In3)" conference series, in which a senior executive from each company gives a 10-minute presentation followed immediately by meetings in private breakout rooms. The event will also feature prominent guest speakers, a networking buffet dinner/product exhibition, and an informative and interactive industry panel discussion. The list of presenters is updated regularly and can be viewed by clicking here. (http://www.medtechinsight.com/inspine-03.html#presenters). Innovative workshop scheduled In Spine will also feature intriguing workshops and industry experts as guest speakers. A workshop entitled "Looking at Spine Innovation From Two Perspectives: A Discussion From Entrepreneurs' and Investors' Points of View" will be moderated by Windhover Managing Partner David Cassak, and panelists include: * Christopher JP Velis, Chairman & CEO, Medical Capital Advisors, LLC * Michael Sherman, Executive in Residence, MB Venture Partners * Chip Stevens, President and Chief Operating Officer, Triage * James R. Gorman, President, BioAssets The interactive question-and-answer session will tackle such business-critical topics as the challenges facing small companies and strategies for raising cash, among others. Velis will also deliver the opening keynote address, "The Past, Present and Future of the Orthopedic Market." Additional information on the speaker agenda is available at www.medtechinsight.com/inspine-03.html. Partnering will have international scope Companies from the U.S., England, France, and the Netherlands have already registered. The most recent registered companies include Abbott Laboratories, DePuy Spine, Accuitive Medical Ventures, Atlas Spine, 3i Venture, Baxter BioScience, Edwards Angell Palmer & Dodge, Kairos Kairos (καιρός) is an ancient Greek word meaning the "right or opportune moment". The ancient Greeks had two words for time, chronos and kairos. Partners, Stryker Spine, BioAssets Development Corp., Medtronic, Kearny Venture Partners, Musculoskeletal musculoskeletal /mus·cu·lo·skel·e·tal/ (-skel´e-t'l) pertaining to or comprising the skeleton and muscles. mus·cu·lo·skel·e·tal adj. Relating to or involving the muscles and the skeleton. Transplant Foundation (MTF (1) (Modulation Transfer Function) A measurement of monitor sharpness. MTF compares the contrast ratio between alternating black and green lines that are one pixel thick. ), Prospect Venture Partners, Zimmer Spine, Eastman Ventures, Baird Venture Partners, SPEF SPEF Standard Parasitic Exchange Format SPEF Scottish Print Employers Federation SPEF South Pasadena Educational Foundation (South Pasadena, California) SPEF Single Program Element Funding SPEF Special Program Element Funding Venture, Pharos Capital Group, Wachovia Securities, Cardinal Health Inc., and Affinity Capital Management. The meeting will draw an attendance of over 250 senior executives, including company presidents, CEOs, partners, senior investment analysts, researchers, surgeons, and VPs/directors of business development, marketing & strategic marketing, technology, acquisitions, R&D and sales. Medtech Insight's medical technology investment and partnering conferences have drawn more than 6,000 attendees and more than 700 innovative early-stage presenting companies since their inception, making them the premier investment, partnering, and networking event in the medical technology industry. Co-sponsors for In Spine are Business Wire, Edwards Angell Palmer & Dodge, Medical Capital Advisors, Ronald Trahan Associates Inc., and Biomat.net. Registration for the conference is available by clicking here (www.medtechinsight.com/inspine-03.html), or call 1-949-219-0150 or 888-290-2225 (toll-free in the U.S.), or e-mail sales@medtechinsight.com. About Medtech Insight Medtech Insight, a division of Windhover Information Inc., is the leading provider of business information and market intelligence for the medical technology marketplace. For more on the company's products and services, please see www.medtechinsight.com. |
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