Deadline to apply to present at SEBIO extended until August 13

If you want to apply to present at SEBIO this year, it is still not too late.  The deadline has been extended until August 13.  For more information on applying, click here.

New surgical robot being developed at Duke University

Duke University Researcher Professor Stephen Smith from the Ultrasound Transducer Group is developing the next generation of surgical robot. An ultrasound device serves as the robot’s eyes to locate tumors for biopsy. There is an excellent video demonstration on the site.

Two med tech companies get grants from NCIDEA

Two medical technology companies receive grants out of the five awarded from NCIDEA for the Spring 2010 cycle: BioShape Solutions (RTP, NC) which is developing medical devices that permit simple and effective local delivery of therapeutic age

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