Creating J&J's Cardiology Franchise: An Interview with Marv Woodall
Executive Summary
In this interview, Marv Woodall, the architect of Johnson & Johnson's cardiology business, reflects on the ups and downs of building a stent business, integrating a hostile takeover, and why--despite all their success--stents have not met their original goal.
You may also be interested in...
Prescient Medical's Dual Approach to Vulnerable Plaque
Vulnerable plaque caught investors' and entrepreneurs' attention several years ago as the mysterious cause of more than half of all cases of sudden cardiac death, most of which occurs in people with no history of heart disease. Several companies were launched and much money invested with little to show for it. One major problem: vulnerable plaque requires new tools both to diagnose and treat the condition, which proved to be bigger hurdles than most start-ups can overcome. Prescient was launched by an experienced device management team and is applying Raman spectroscopy, to coronary disease as the basis of its diagnostic tool, and is using a shield-not a stent-for its therapeutic device.
EU Commission Wants Expert Opinion On Prostaglandin Analogs In Eyelash Growth Cosmetics
The Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety will consider available safety data for prostaglandin analogs isopropyl cloprostenate, ethyl tafluprostamide and others with known use in eyelash-growth cosmetic products in the EU. Currently, the substances are not restricted in cosmetic products.
Thermo Fisher Scientific, Hillrom To Acquire Diagnostics Companies To Bolster Portfolios
Thermo Fisher Scientific has agreed to buy Mesa Biotech for $450m in cash and Hillrom will acquire Bardy Diagnostics for $375m in cash. Both deals will add complementary digital health solutions, which may be a continued trend in 2021.
Need a specific report? 1000+ reports available
Buy Reports