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Translating Ideas into Commercial Biomaterial Devices: A Path to Improving Healthcare
María Emilia Brassesco1, João Cortez1, Valentina Triacca2
1Laboratório Associado, Escola Superior de Biotecnologia, Centro de Biotecnologia e Química Fina (CBQF), Universidade Católica Portuguesa, Rua Diogo Botelho 1327, Porto 4169-005, Portugal.
ACS Biomaterials Science & Engineering
|March 7, 2024
Summary
The medical device industry needs better innovation support to address healthcare challenges. This involves strengthening industry-academia partnerships to bring biomaterial devices from concept to market.
Area of Science:
- Biomaterials Science
- Medical Device Innovation
- Healthcare Systems Analysis
Background:
- The medical device sector faces significant pressure from evolving healthcare systems and delivery models.
- There is a growing need to identify unmet clinical needs and foster collaboration.
- Accelerating innovative solutions requires strategic partnerships between industry and academia.
Purpose of the Study:
- To analyze the requirements for translating biomaterial device innovations.
- To highlight the crucial role of support and funding in commercialization.
- To bridge the gap between initial concepts and market-ready products.
Main Methods:
- Analysis of industry-academia collaboration models.
- Review of funding mechanisms for medical device innovation.
- Assessment of the translation pathway for biomaterial devices.
Main Results:
- Key challenges in the translation of biomaterial devices were identified.
- The importance of robust support systems and funding was emphasized.
- Strategies for enhancing industry-academia partnerships were discussed.
Conclusions:
- Successful commercialization of biomaterial devices requires a comprehensive approach.
- Targeted support and funding are essential for innovation in the medical device industry.
- Strengthened collaboration can accelerate the delivery of novel healthcare solutions.
