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New SEMI Governing Council for Smart MedTech Initiative to Connect Semiconductor and Life Science Communities
July 2, 2024 | SEMIEstimated reading time: 1 minute
SEMI, the industry association serving the global electronics manufacturing and design supply chain, announced the formation of a governing council for its Smart MedTech Initiative that will guide the initiative in its vision to revolutionize global healthcare through innovation, democratization, and pioneering advances in preventative care.
Smart MedTeck“The Healthcare Revolution will shift from a provider-centric to a personalized care model with success critically dependent upon microelectronics and related technology,” said Gity Samadi, SEMI Smart MedTech initiative lead. “Our newly elected Smart MedTech Governing Council will advise on the initiative’s efforts to provide funding, knowledge, and collaboration opportunities to proactively build an ecosystem that can drive healthcare and medical electronics innovation toward products that serve society faster.”
Newly Formed SMART MedTech Governing Council
- Brewer Science, Inc.
- Deloitte
- Eli Lilly and Co.
- GE HealthCare Technology and Innovation Center
- Merck KGaA.
- Molex
- Rogue Valley Microdevices, Inc.
- SEMI
- Tapecon, Inc.
- UES, Inc.
- University of California, San Diego
The Smart MedTech initiative’s mission is to lead the convergence of the semiconductor and medical industries, bridging life sciences and engineering to transform healthcare. By focusing on wearables, AI, and commercialization strategies, the initiative aims to democratize healthcare access and reduce costs through preventative solutions. Central to this transformation are microelectronics and associated technologies. Through collaboration with regulatory bodies, industry leaders, and academia, the Smart MedTech initiative drives technology development and market adoption to enhance healthcare accessibility. Visit the Smart MedTech Initiative for updates on activities and events.
Smart MedTech at SEMICON West 2024
SEMI will host two Smart MedTech Innovation Sessions on July 11 at SEMICON West 2024 at Moscone Center in San Francisco:
- Emerging MedTech Monitoring Technologies
- MedTech Commercialization
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