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CobiCure and Emma Moran Featured on the Impact1 Voices Podcast

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July 9, 2025

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We're excited to share that CobiCure's Head of MedTech, Emma Moran, was featured on the Impact1 Voices podcast in an episode exploring the critical challenges and opportunities in pediatric medical device innovation.

A Deep Dive into Pediatric MedTech

In conversation with the Impact1 at Stanford Biodesign team, Emma discusses why pediatric MedTech remains one of the most underserved areas in healthcare innovation and what CobiCure is doing to change that.

"Pediatric innovation is unique—reimbursements, customer base, and needs are all different. It's underserved by large industry, and as a result, by investors," Emma explains.

Drawing on her background in biomedical engineering, Emma shares how CobiCure MedTech is rethinking the traditional model by combining philanthropic capital with the discipline and rigor of the for-profit world to develop pediatric devices that actually reach the patients who need them.

Key Topics Covered

The episode explores several critical themes for anyone working at the intersection of pediatric healthcare and innovation:

  • Why traditional models fall short for pediatric device development and what structural barriers exist
  • How CobiCure aligns stakeholders, from clinicians to funders, around sustainable, patient-centered solutions
  • Practical guidance for entrepreneurs seeking mission-aligned funding in the pediatric space
  • Systemic changes needed across the ecosystem to ensure impactful innovations reach patients

Listen Now

Whether you're an entrepreneur, investor, clinician, or simply passionate about improving healthcare for children, this episode offers valuable insights into building a more effective pediatric innovation ecosystem.

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We're grateful to the Impact1 Voices team for creating space for these important conversations about accelerating pediatric healthcare innovation.