News & Events at the MPDC

2026 Webinar Series: The Spark: Why Pediatric Needs Its Own Innovators

October 16, 12-1PM EDT This webinar is designed for pediatric device innovators, entrepreneurs, clinicians, researchers, engineers, investors, students, and industry partners interested in advancing technologies...

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September Office Hours: Unmet Clinical Needs, Device Practicality, and Real-World Implementation

September 15, 11AM-2PM EDT Developing a pediatric device requires more than a strong technical solution. Innovators must understand real clinical needs, practical implementation challenges, and...

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2026 Webinar Series: Commercialization & Market Entry: Pediatric Innovation

September 16, 12-1PM EDT This webinar is designed for pediatric device innovators, entrepreneurs, clinicians, investors, and industry partners looking to better understand the path from...

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2026 Webinar Series: Bridging the Gap: Overcoming Regulatory Pathways & Advancing Medtech Policy

July 15, 12-1PM EDT In this webinar, we’ll explore how pediatric clinical trials differ from adult device studies with executive vice president at Canal Row...

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2026 Webinar Series: 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...

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2026 Webinar Series: Who is the MPDC?

April 15, 12-1PM EDT This session will (re)introduce the Midwest Pediatric Device Consortium, covering who we are, what we do to support pediatric device innovators,...

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June Webinar: Making Sense of Pediatric Medtech Health Economics

Beyond the clinical impact, understanding the health economics of pediatric medical technology is paramount. Join Duane Mancini, M. Sc. from Project Medtech and Evelyn...

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July Webinar: Bridging Pediatric Funding Gap Legislative Strategies

July 8th, 4:00pm-5:00pm EDT. This session addressed the critical issue of insufficient venture capital investment in pediatric medical technologies and explored potential legislative solutions. This...

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August Webinar: Securing Coverage Pediatric SaMD and RPM Devices

August 20th, 12:00pm-1:00pm EDT. This session provided essential guidance on navigating the intricate landscape of reimbursement for Software as a Medical Device (SaMD) and Remote...

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September Webinar: Navigating Pediatric Regulatory Pathways

September 17th, 12:00pm – 1:00pm ET. The session focused on how RWD can be used to enhance patient outcomes, inform clinical decision-making, and accelerate research,...

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April Webinar: Navigating Pediatric Regulatory Pathways

April 16th, 12:00pm – 1:00pm ET. This session is designed to provide critical insights into the complex world of FDA regulations for medical devices intended...

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May Webinar: Generating Clinical Evidence for Pediatric Devices

May 14th, 12:00 pm-1:00 pm ET. This session will provide crucial insights into the complexities of generating robust clinical evidence for medical devices designed specifically...

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