Our leaders on why the Medventions Atlantic partnership matters:
This partnership embodies our mission to push health care forward and provide the best health solutions to Nova Scotians.
“At the Nova Scotia Health Innovation Hub, we are fostering a culture of innovation and creating the winning conditions for the next generation of trailblazers.
By investing in our local entrepreneurs we are paving the way for system transformation that is built by Nova Scotians, for Nova Scotians.” – Dr. Gail Tomblin Murphy, Vice-President of Research, Innovation and Discovery and Chief Nurse Executive
The fellowship can help to improve care for Nova Scotians...
“By supporting and empowering young entrepreneurs, we not only drive economic growth and job creation, but also advance the quality of patient care through cutting-edge technologies and solutions.” – Susan Corkum Greek, MLA for Lunenburg and Minister of Economic Development
... And create an environment for innovators to build their skills
“This valuable partnership provides a unique opportunity for Sunnybrook and the Nova Scotia Health Innovation Hub to capitalize on their innovation infrastructure and networks to create value-building capacity and skills development programs.” – Dr. Kullervo Hynynen, Vice President of Research and Innovation at Sunnybrook Research Institute
Medventions Alumni on the meaningful impact of joining the Medventions fellowship:
“Medventions provided me with the opportunity to observe cardiologists perform extremely complex, and intricate procedures. This experience fueled my desire to develop future tools and potential processes that will enhance patient care.” – Ryan Tennant, PhD Student, University of Waterloo, Medventions Alum ‘16
“The learning opportunities within the program are limitless if you have a passion for medical innovation. Medventions is a once-in-a-lifetime backstage pass to one of the top hospitals in Canada.” – Kate Loe, Engineering Specialist at ABK Biomedical, Medventions Alum ‘19
