Cover Story: Atul Butte, MD - Celebrating the Inspirational Life of a Pioneer in Data-Driven Healthcare Innovation

As a visionary biomedical informatician, pediatrician, and biotech entrepreneur, Dr. Atul Butte leaves behind an extraordinary legacy, defined not only by his groundbreaking work in data-driven medicine, but also by his contagious positivity and unwavering commitment to uplifting others. This blog is originally published here: https://shorturl.at/ptGAK

Olympus–Swan Deal Highlights Rise of Build-to-Buy in Robotic Surgery and Medtech

Olympus Corporation and Revival Healthcare Capital made headlines this week by formalizing a build-to-buy agreement. Under the terms, Olympus gains exclusive rights to acquire Swan EndoSurgical, a company it co-incubated with Revival to develop a next-generation robotic platform for endoluminal surgery. The potential price tag? Up to $458 million, starting with a $65 million initial investment from Olympus. This blog is originally published here: https://shorturl.at/LLE3n

LSI Alumni Innovator Spotlight: Calla Lily Clinical Care’s Lara Zibners

Dr. Lara Zibners didn’t set out to become a startup founder. As a board-certified pediatric emergency medicine specialist and trauma educator, she spent her career treating patients, not pitching to investors. But seven failed IVF rounds and the physical and emotional toll of progesterone treatment changed everything. “It was, by far, other than not getting pregnant, the most traumatic part of IVF,” Zibners said. This blog is originally published here: https://shorturl.at/QMzPJ

The Memo: MicroSteer Targeting Complex Colorectal Lesions with Robotic Precision

Under the direction of CEO Eyal Ben Esti, MicroSteer is pioneering an add-on device that transforms how physicians remove complex colorectal lesions. By decoupling dissection control from the endoscope, the company’s robotic, single-use system aims to make advanced therapeutic endoscopy safer, faster, and accessible to far more physicians. This blog is originally published here: https://shorturl.at/JnigH

2025 Medtech Industry Performance: Q2 Earnings Report

Here, we review the financial performance of some of the largest players in the medtech sector in Q2 2025, providing insights into the trends shaping the market and what these results mean for the industry’s outlook. The latest data from Q2 earnings reports reveal a mix of growth, strategic adjustments, and a few challenges for medtech companies. This blog is originally published here: https://shorturl.at/odcxf