Brigham Ignite and iHub Digital Health Event Draws Crowds Eager to Learn from Industry Panelists

Brigham Ignite and iHub’s Navigating the World of Digital Health Collaboration with Industry, an in-person event, held on Thursday, October 12 at the Brigham, attracted more than 150 attendees who were excited to learn from industry leaders in the digital technologies about their perspectives relating to the commercialization journey. Attendees heard what types of innovations industry is interested in, and how and when to engage with their representatives. A question and answer session followed the discussion and concluded with a networking reception.

Above: Flanked by the panelists are Chen Cao, Manager, Brigham Digital Innovation & Emerging Technologies, who provided opening remarks and Erin McKenna, program director, Brigham Ignite, who served as moderator. Panelists (left to right) were Vijay Patel, MBA, Managing Partner, CVS Health Ventures; Payal Agrawal Divakaran, MBA, Partner, .406 Ventures; Will Magruder, Vice President, Partnerships, MassChallenge; and Gaye Bok, MBA, Partner, AI & Digital Innovation Fund, Mass General Brigham.

Below: Scenes from the event.