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AdvaMed Announces Melissa Torres as New Executive Vice President of Technology and Regulatory Affairs
WASHINGTON—AdvaMed, the Medtech Association, today announced Melissa Torres is the new Executive Vice President of Technology and Regulatory Affairs. Torres succeeds Janet Trunzo, who retired after 30 distinguished, productive years with AdvaMed.
AdvaMed Receives RAPS Accreditation for Medical Device Submissions Workshop Series (February 2026 in Washington, D.C.)
WASHINGTON, D.C.—AdvaMed, the world’s largest trade association representing medical technology innovators, announced that its Medical Device Submissions Workshop Series (February 23-27 in Washington, D.C.) has been officially approved for RAC…
Honoring Janet E. Trunzo: A Legacy That Shaped Modern Medtech Regulation
After 30 years at AdvaMed, Janet E. Trunzo, Senior Advisor to the President and Senior Executive Vice President of Technology and Regulatory Affairs, will retire on January 31, 2026. Her…
Strengthen Your IDE Strategy at AdvaMed’s IDE Submissions Workshop
Gain in-depth IDE submission training, meaningful face time with FDA and regulatory leaders, and RAPS accreditation credits at AdvaMed’s IDE Submissions Workshop.
AdvaMed Names Brian J. Blaser, QuidelOrtho President and CEO, Chair of AdvaMedDx Board of Directors
WASHINGTON, D.C.—AdvaMed, the Medtech Association, today announced that Brian Blaser, president and CEO of QuidelOrtho, will serve as the next chair of the AdvaMedDx Division Board of Directors, succeeding Thierry Bernard, CEO of QIAGEN. AdvaMedDx represents more…
Medical Imaging Division Announces Rich Fabian as New Board Chair
WASHINGTON, D.C.—AdvaMed, the Medtech Association, today announced that Rich Fabian, president and CEO of FUJIFILM Sonosite, will serve as the chair of the Medical Imaging division’s board of directors. He will succeed David Pacitti, CEO of Avanos Medical and former president and…
Robert Cohen of Stryker Named Chair of AdvaMed’s Digital Health Tech Division Board of Directors
WASHINGTON, D.C.—AdvaMed, the Medtech Association, today announced that Robert Cohen, vice president, innovation and technology, orthopaedic group at Stryker, will be the next chair of the AdvaMed Digital Health Tech Board of Directors. He…
Mick Farrell, Chairman and CEO of Resmed, Named Chair of AdvaMed Board of Directors
WASHINGTON, D.C.—AdvaMed, the Medtech Association, today announced Michael “Mick” Farrell, chairman and CEO of Resmed Inc. (NYSE: RMD, ASX: RMD), the leading health technology company focused on sleep, breathing, and care delivered in…
Medical Device Submissions Series: Investigational Device Exemption (IDE) Workshop
Our in-depth device submissions workshops will provide real-world case studies, tips and best practices directly from FDA and industry experts.