NEWTON, Mass., April 18, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Sensors Group, creators of the most highly regarded resources in the sensors market including the annual Sensors Expo & Conference and Sensors Magazine, today unveiled the lineup of speakers for the Medical Sensors Design Conference taking place this May 8-9 in Newton, Massachusetts. Featuring some of the industry’s most forward-thinking experts across research, technology, and medical practice, attendees will learn about the latest advancements in sensor technology and its applications including biometric design, clinical trials, wearables, and the impact on improving patient outcomes.
Key sessions include:
- Dr. Wasim Malik, Assistant Professor and Director for Neuromotor Signal Processing, Harvard Medical School discussing implantable sensors, data analytics and next generation devices;
- Dr. Suzanne Steinbaum, Director, Women and Heart Disease, Lenox Hill Hospital, Heart and Vascular Institute addressing medical grade wearables and sharing lessons learned in her cardiac practice;
- Abeezer Tapia, Global Head of Business Development for Lexington-based MC10 showcasing how Biosensors can revolutionize clinical trials;
- Greg Tracy, CTO of Propeller Health highlighting how his organization designed FDA approved passive sensors to help patients with asthma & COPD;
- David Putrino, PhD, Assistant Professor of Rehabilitation Medicine, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai and Ryan McKindles of MIT Lincoln Laboratory highlighting the impact of biometrics on the human performance industry.
Additional speakers include experts from Coto Technology, Lux Research, Microchip Technology, Northeastern University, Sophos, Texas Instruments, and more discussing additional topics such as wearables, data analytics, and security. View the full line up of speakers in the digital brochure.
“Sensor technology in the medical field is no longer a futuristic dream, but rather a real-world reality impacting everything from patient care to clinical trials,” said Bunny Ellerin, Conference Chair of the event. “This Conference was developed to bring together the industry’s foremost experts who have leveraged innovative sensor applications, can share lessons learned, and provide attendees with the insight they need to leverage cutting-edge advancements in their own context.”
In addition to inspiring keynotes, general sessions, and interactive panel discussions, attendees will also meet, learn, and gain inspiration by the top industry innovators at a focused exhibit area and invaluable networking receptions. Registration for the event is available at medicalsensorsconf.com/register. To learn more, check out our LinkedIn group, follow us on Twitter, and find us on Facebook.
About Sensors Group
The Sensors Group consists of the industry’s most highly regarded resources in the sensors industry and strives to create impact through leading in-person events and digital resources including Sensors Magazine, Sensors Expo & Conference, Sensors Midwest, and Medical Sensors Design Conference. Medical Sensors Design Conference is produced and managed by Questex LLC, a global, diversified business-to-business integrated media and information provider, headquartered in Newton, MA.