- Business of Medicine
Invention, Investment, and Invigoration (i3): Serving the Patient
Details
- Date
- Thursday, January 21, 2027
- Time
- 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Room
- Milano Ballroom I & II
- Session type
- Pre-Conference Session
- Schedule
- See this day
About
This full-day pre-conference course will provide a comprehensive overview of the evolving neuromodulation ecosystem, organized around the central theme of serving the patient. Bringing together leaders from academia, industry, and investment, the program will explore the field from technological innovation through commercialization and clinical adoption. Sessions will examine the future of neuromodulation, the funding outlook for emerging startups, and advances in key areas including brain-computer interfaces, neuromodulation for internal organs, and emerging modalities such as ultrasound-based stimulation. Additional discussion will address the critical role of reimbursement and evidence generation in ensuring patient access to new therapies. The course will conclude with a panel featuring senior leaders from major neuromodulation companies sharing perspectives on industry trends and future opportunities. Designed to encourage cross-sector dialogue, the program aims to highlight how scientific, clinical, and business decisions ultimately converge around a common goal: improving outcomes and access for patients.
Learning objectives
- Identify emerging neuromodulation technologies such as BCI, organ neuromodulation, and ultrasound stimulation and their potential clinical impact.
- Understand the innovation pathway from startup funding and technology development to commercialization in neuromodulation.
- Recognize key factors affecting patient access, including clinical evidence, reimbursement, and industry strategy.
Faculty
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Allen J. Burton, MD
Divisional Vice President and Chief Medical Officer
Abbott Labs · Abbott Park, Illinois
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Presentations
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Breakfast & Registration
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Neuromodulation 2027: Serving the Patient
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Keynote
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Funding Outlook for Neuromodulation Startups
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Morning Break
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BCI Technology Update
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Neuromodulation for Internal Organs
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Lunch
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Reimbursement Issues
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Neuromodulation Applications in Femtech
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Afternoon Break
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Views from Strategics
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Session Wrap Up