Tech Talk- MedTech Innovation


Last week’s Tech Talk at Plus Ultra Leiden brought together leading minds in MedTech for an inspiring exchange of ideas, innovations, and future possibilities. Hosted in collaboration with Kadans Science Partner, the event highlighted advances in medical device development, diagnostics for liver cancer, and innovations in respiratory infection detection.

Expert insights from panelists, including Prof. Dr. Mark van Buchem (LUMC), Jan-Bart Hak (ProPharma), Coen Breedveld (Levels Diagnostics), Hans Reiber (Medis Medical Imaging), Martijn van de Giessen (Secuped), and Charlotte Franenberg (Axite), sparked dynamic discussions and new connections. Events like these are a testament to the strength and potential of the MedTech community at Leiden Bio Science Park.


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