Sponsors

Image		National Institute of Health The National Institutes of Health (NIH), a part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, is the nation's medical research agency -- making important discoveries that improve health and save lives. 9000 Rockville Pike Bethesda, Maryland 20892 (301) 496-4000 www.nih.gov
Image		Duke Institute for Brain Sciences The Duke Institute for Brain Sciences is a scientific institute with a collaborative spirit and a commitment to education, service and knowledge across disciplines. We encourage creativity, taking risks, sharing ideas and working together. 308 Research Drive, LSRC M051 Campus Box 91003 Durham, NC 27708 (919) 668-2512 dibs.duke.edu
Image		Duke MEDx MEDx fosters the exchange of ideas and creates research opportunities between physicians, engineers, computer scientists, researchers and innovators. We promote the training of the next generation of researchers and clinicians to work symbiotically on new solutions to complex clinical problems, and we develop strategic commercialization opportunities to translate research advances into effective devices, therapeutics and care delivery systems. Rm 2121, Fitzpatrick Center 101 Science Dr.Duke University Durham, NC 27708 medx.duke.edu
Image		Boston Scientific Boston Scientific is dedicated to transforming lives through innovative medical solutions that improve the health of patients around the world. 300 Boston Scientific Way Marlborough, MA 01752-1234 Tel: +1 (800) 876-9960 Tel: +1 (508) 683-4000 bostonscientific.com
Image		Medtronic To contribute to human welfare by application of biomedical engineering in the research, design, manufacture, and sale of instruments or appliances that alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life. 710 Medtronic Parkway Minneapolis, MN 55432-5640 USA medtronic.com
Image		Congressionally Directed Medical Research Program - Spinal Cord Injury Research Program The Spinal Cord Injury Research Program (SCIRP) was established by Congress in fiscal year 2009 (FY09), in part as a response to the high rates of SCI observed in Warfighters returning home from duty. Vision – Advance the treatment and management of spinal cord injury and ameliorate its consequences relevant to injured Service members 1077 Patchel Street Fort Detrick, MD 21702 (301) 619-7071 cdmrp.health.mil/scirp/default
Image		Coloplast Coloplast develops products and services that make life easier for people with intimate healthcare needs. 1601 West River Road North Minneapolis, MN 55411 1 (800) 533-0464 www.coloplast.us
Image		Duke-Coulter Translational Grant Program Since 2006, Duke's translational partnership with the Wallace H. Coulter Foundation has supported collaborative research projects that address unmet clinical needs, lead to new commercial products and improve health care. bme.duke.edu/coulter
Image		Duke Office of Translation and Commercialization The Office for Translation and Commercialization works closely with Duke innovators, industrial partners and the venture community to enrich the innovation and entrepreneurial ecosystem and to foster the transfer of technologies from the lab to the market and ensure societal impact of Duke innovations. 2812 Erwin Road, Suite 406, Durham, NC 27705 (919) 681-7167 otc.duke.edu
Image		Alfred Mann Foundation (huMannity Medtech) huMannity is a non-profit medical research organization that pioneers life-enhancing medical technologies for undermet healthcare needs. For nearly 40 years, every move we’ve made has been in pursuit of this mission. 25134 Rye Canyon Loop Valencia, CA 91355 (661) 702-6700 humannitymedtec.org