News & Events
The APDC is one of only seven FDA pediatric device consortia in the country.
Apply for a seed grant through December 16, 2013
Kids have been fidgeting nervously at doctors' offices since the needle was invented, but it took one mother with a background in pain research and a wailing son to find a solution for needle phobia.
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The development of surgical tools and medical devices designed for children lags a decade behind device development for adults.
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developed in the Georgia Tech/Emory lab of Wilbur Lam, assistant professor
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This conference has been postponed to a date TBA later in 2013.
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A great opportunity to Learn about leading medical device, MDDS, health science and NPD organizations
Imagine not being able to touch a touch-screen device.
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A webinar concerning the regulatory landscape for mobile apps
Soon parents may be able to skip the doctor’s visit and receive a diagnosis at home
Eight pediatric device projects received awards ranging from $2,500 to $50,000
APDC selects 8 semifinalists for Round 2 of the Pediatric Device Competition
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Come learn about the new Atlanta Pediatric Device Consortium and/or participate in the competition
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Promising results from a novel surgical connection
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HomeLab will help companies evaluate in-home use of emerging health technologies
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Wilbur Lam, MD, PhD, has earned a Faculty Early Career Development award from the NSF
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A showcase of pediatric research projects from the Atlanta community
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The Global Center for Medical Innovation (GCMI) officially opened its doors on April 18, 2012
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The Pediatric Medical Device Safety and Improvement Act includes important incentives that promote the development of medical devices for children
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Two Georgia companies will each receive up to $50,000 in convertible notes
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Icon hopes to launch a U.S. clinical trial by year-end
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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has awarded the Georgia Institute of Technology, Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta, Emory University and Saint Joseph’s Translational Research Institute (SJTRI) a two-year, $1.8 million grant to foster the development of medical devices focused on the special needs of children.
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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today announced the awards of three grants to boost the development and availability of medical devices for children.
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Researchers in the Atlanta-based Center for Pediatric Healthcare Technology Innovation are developing imaging techniques designed to predict whether a child's skull bones are likely to grow back together too quickly after surgery.