From Idea to Prototype: Designing with Intent & Safety
May 20, 12-1PM EDT
In this session, Matthew Morris and Robert Canfield from Altra share a practical, engineering-led perspective on translating real-world unmet needs into safe, scalable, and manufacturable pediatric solutions.
Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/may-mpdc-webinar-from-idea-to-prototype-designing-with-intent-safety-tickets-1986929879757
Our 2026 webinar series, Founders’ Stories in Pediatric Innovation, aims to demystify the complex lifecycle of pediatric medical device development by bridging the gap between clinical necessity and commercial viability. This series will provide actionable insights on the regulatory, design, and funding hurdles unique to the pediatric “orphan market” while simultaneously connecting the MPDC ecosystem with prospective founders, clinicians, and investors. Ultimately, the series seeks to inspire the community through guest stories that prove the pediatric path, while challenging, is both navigable and profoundly impactful.
Episode 2: From Idea to Prototype: Designing with Intent & Safety will cover:
- How anatomical variability, growth, and care settings fundamentally change pediatric device design requirements
- Translating real-world clinical challenges into safe, scalable, and manufacturable products
- Navigating material selection and pressure sensitivity constraints in developing pediatric infusion technologies
- Leveraging clinical champions and caregiver feedback to shape workflows and move from concept to clinically relevant product
Why Attend?
If you’re building or supporting pediatric innovations, this session will offer grounded insights from leaders actively navigating these challenges.