Medical Device Innovation from Concept to Market at Thread Bioscience

This presentation is open for members and non-members, faculty, staff, and students.

ABSTRACT:
Thread Bioscience is a local startup developing innovative medical devices. One of their main products is CultureStat®, a system for rapid detection of urinary tract infections. Brian Feldman, Chief Innovation Officer, discusses what it takes to develop and launch new products and the importance of information technology for product development and production. Thread will demonstrate its lineup of innovative products so you’ll be able to see them for yourself!

ABOUT THE SPEAKER:
Brian is currently the Chief Innovation Officer for Thread Bioscience, helping to bring rapid urinary tract infection tests to market in addition to other innovative medical devices. He is responsible for product development, ramping up production, and mentoring coworkers to develop their talents.
Brian graduated from Penn State University in 2004 with a BS in Mechanical Engineering and completed his Master's Degree in Engineering and Technology Innovation Management at Carnegie Mellon University in 2008.
Brian's career has involved working with many Fortune 500 companies. Brian holds US Patent (7,616,012) for innovations involving an advanced capacitance paddle developed while working for General Electric. His work with other companies has involved the development of computer programs and databases to aid in the analysis of data and automation of difficult tasks.
Brian founded Feldman Consulting Enterprises, LLC in 2009. Initially his consulting focused primarily on database development but has since evolved to focus more on product development and control systems. He is regarded as one of the top consultants for the Arduino platform.
Brian is also adjunct faculty at the NCC Fab Lab where he teaches robotics classes and gets involved in a variety of other projects. He developed the control system for and exhibited TOBOR, the gigantic robotic dinosaur at the 2015, 2017, and 2019 Bay Area Maker Faire and the 2015, 2016, 2017, and 2018 World Maker Faire in New York, which won 6 Editor's Choice awards and was rated #2 Coolest Project at Maker Faire by PCMag.
Brian is a licensed private pilot pursuing his instrument rating.
Brian currently resides in Macungie, Pennsylvania.

LOCATION & DIRECTIONS:
The Starlight Diner, 233 N. Route 100, Allentown, PA 18106 - 9367. (610) 395 - 4031. Near PA Route 100 in Fogelsville, PA, just south of the Interstate 78 exchange. Our meeting room is in the back and to the left.

We will be meeting in-person. Mask and social distancing requirements will be based on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidance for wearing a mask where required by law, rule, and regulations, including local business and workplace guidance and policies. https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/prevent-getting-sick/prevention.html

If you wish to attend virtually, you are welcome to use this Zoom connection: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82522742763.

DINNER FEES:
We are experiencing difficulties with the MeetUp payment plan. As such, if you are planning to join us for the in-person optional networking dinner at 6 PM, there is a $20 fee via cash or check at the door. If you are not planning for dinner, please join us at 7 p.m. complimentary presentation (in-person or online).

AGENDA:
5:30PM – 6:00 PM (Arrival and professional networking)
6:00 – 7:00 PM (Networking Dinner)
7:00 – 8:00 or 8:30 PM (Presentation -- FREE)

For a listing of our AITP Lehigh Valley Chapter events, please visit our website at http://www.lv-aitp.org/

WE LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING YOU ON WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 21st!!