The Tulane Innovation Institute is partnering with Simbex on a four-part educational series that introduces participants to the essential building blocks of bringing a medical device from concept to market. Each 60-minute interactive session combines practical knowledge, real-world professional experience, and open discussion on entrepreneurship, innovation, and business development in the medical technology space. Participants will leave with a foundational understanding of the key functions that shape a device's path to patients.
At 11 am (CT) on the Friday following each session, participants are invited to an additional 60-minute open office hours for individual questions, deeper discussion of session topics, and guidance on their own ideas or projects.
Tulane x Simbex Regulatory Affairs Webinar
Wednesday, November 11 | 11 am (CT)
Learn how medical devices are classified and explore the primary regulatory pathways to market, including 510(k), De Novo, and PMA. Discover how early regulatory planning can reduce risk, save time, and strengthen a product's development strategy. Guest speakers include Ilsa Webeck, VP of Commercialization Strategy, and Amaris Ajamil, PhD, RAC – VP, Quality and Regulatory Affairs of Simbex.
Hosted by Simbex and the Tulane Innovation Institute.
Tulane x Simbex Reimbursement Webinar
Wednesday, December 2 | 11 am (CT)
Participants will explore how medical devices get paid for, including the roles of coding, coverage, and payment in determining market adoption. They will learn why a reimbursement strategy is essential to commercial viability and how to incorporate it early in development.
Guest speaker: Ilsa Webeck, VP of Commercialization Strategy. Hosted by Simbex and the Tulane Innovation Institute.
Tulane x Simbex
Quality Assurance Webinar
Wednesday, February 17 | 11 am (CT)
Participants will learn the fundamentals of quality management systems and design controls, and why they are critical to device safety, effectiveness, and regulatory compliance. The session highlights how building quality into development from the start supports long-term business success. Guest speaker: Amaris Ajamil, PhD, RAC – VP, Quality and Regulatory Affairs of Simbex. Hosted by Simbex and the Tulane Innovation Institute.
Tulane x Simbex
Introduction to Medical Device Innovation Webinar
Wednesday, April 21 | 11 am (CT)
Participants will learn how medical device ideas move from an identified clinical need to a viable product, including the key stages of development and the entrepreneurial considerations along the way. Guest speaker: Ilsa Webeck, VP of Commercialization Strategy, Simbex. Hosted by the Tulane Innovation Institute and Simbex.
Tulane Innovation Institute Webinars
Tulane Innovation Institute expert guests discuss concepts ranging from startup marketing, business legal structure, IP protection, and fundraising. Free and open to everyone, these educational sessions provide an excellent opportunity to meet with individuals from Tulane and New Orleans who share an interest in innovation.
