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SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Biomedical Engineering (BME 500) Seminar Series
DESCRIPTION:From Concept to Care: Leading R&D and Operations in the Medical Device Industry\nAbstract:\nThis seminar focuses on the career journey and real-world experiences of a Vice President of R&D and Operations Engineering in the medical device industry. Students will gain insight into how careers evolve across engineering\, innovation\, operations\, and leadership\, and what skills\, mindsets\, and decisions enable long-term success. The session offers practical guidance on navigating industry roles\, learning from early career choices\, and building a path at the intersection of engineering\, healthcare\, and business impact.\n\nBio:\nWith more than 25 years in the medical device industry\, Carlos M. Ortega (Vice President of R&D and Operations Engineering) has built a career at the intersection of innovation\, engineering execution\, and clinical impact. Having held leadership and functional roles at companies such as Terumo\, Medtronic\, and Johnson & Johnson\, he has contributed to the development and commercialization of technologies across cardiovascular\, neurovascular\, aortic\, and peripheral vascular therapies.\n\nHis experience spans predominantly R&D leadership\, complemented by roles in operations engineering and product marketing\, giving him a unique perspective on how ideas translate into manufacturable\, clinically meaningful products. Throughout his career\, he has led multidisciplinary teams\, navigated complex regulatory environments\, and helped organizations align technology development with patient and business needs.\n\nHe is passionate about the impact medical devices have on the lives or the patients they serve and in mentoring the next generation of professionals by sharing practical insights into building impactful careers in the medical device industry.
UID:145043-21896577@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/145043
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Biointerfaces,Biology,biomedical,biomedical engineering,Bioninterfaces,Biosciences,Biotechnology,bme,engineer,engineering,Medicine,Michigan Engineering,seminar
LOCATION:Lurie Biomedical Engineering (formerly ATL) - 1130
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DTSTAMP:20260130T110139
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260212T150000
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SUMMARY:Social / Informal Gathering:February International Coffee Hour
DESCRIPTION:International Coffee Hour is a great opportunity to meet new people from around the world! The event is open to all members of the U-M community\, including international and U.S. students\, scholars\, faculty\, staff and their partners.\n\nOur February International Coffee Hour will be held in partnership with the Office of Global Activities in the School of Social Work. It will feature a Valentine’s Day theme with optional Valentine’s Day craft activities.
UID:144839-21896003@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/144839
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:global engagement,International
LOCATION:School of Social Work Building - 1840 (Educational Conference Center)
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