Local Southern California Medical Technology Event Draws Big Name Speakers

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Jul 21, 2014, 11:00 ET

SANTA MONICA, Calif., July 21, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- This September 10th and 11th, MEDevice San Diego Conference and Technology Showcase returns for its 4th installment. Just steps from the beach, MEDevice San Diego will feature brand new educational content focused on the issues that matter most to Southern California medical technology (medtech) professionals. MEDevice San Diego's multi-track conference format offers unrestricted session-hopping between two conference tracks, so attendees can customize their agendas.

MEDevice San Diego Conference and Technology Showcase at San Diego Marriott Marquis & Marina (PRNewsFoto/UBM Canon)

This year's conference program features some truly impressive speakers, such as…

Dr. Carlos Nunez, Senior Vice President, Chief Medical Officer, CAREFUSION
Joni Foy, Ph.D, Office of Device Evaluation Deputy Director, FDA CENTER FOR DEVICES & RADIOLOGICAL HEALTH
Hovik Gukasyan, PhD, Senior Principal Scientist, PFIZER
Tom Judd, National Project Director, KAISER PERMANENTE CLINICAL TECHNOLOGY
Paul Billings MD, PhD, Chief Medical Officer, LIFE TECHNOLOGIES/THERMO FISHER SCIENTIFIC
Dr. Allison Komiyama, Director of Regulatory Affairs, NEOZENE
Bruce Buckingham, Professor of Pediatrics & Endocrinology, STANFORD SCHOOL OF MEDICINE
Monesh Patel, Senior Director of Systems Development - Cardiac Rhythm Disease Management, MEDTRONIC

In addition to comprehensive conference sessions, MEDevice provides attendees great sourcing opportunities with the Technology Showcase, a gathering of leading medical device suppliers and service providers. The networking opportunities continue with a friendly drinks reception for attendees to maximize their time with key influencers and potential clients.

MEDevice San Diego provides attendees with the opportunity to:

Learn from the industry's best on how to adapt to changing market needs & regulations
Gain new skills and expertise to advance their medtech careers
Connect with key influencers within the SoCal medical device community
Unlock their company's potential, and see what's needed to take it to next level

Visit MEDeviceSD.com for more information.

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