About

Our Mission

To empower the next generation of medical innovators by providing the platform, resources, and connections required to develop their visionary ideas and lay a path to commercialization.

A medicine-first pitch competition.

The Med Innovation Expo was born from a simple observation: too many brilliant ideas from medical students and residents were never being developed. The solution was simple. Create a dedicated platform that brings industry partners, investors and brilliant ideas together in order to lay a path to commercialization.

Our Advisory & Evaluation Committee

Our evaluation committee hosts diverse qualifications to ensure every application is reviewed with deep expertise from multiple perspectives.
Dr. Michael Moreno
Assistant Professor, Mechanical Engineering – Texas A&M University
Dr. Moreno is the Director of the Biomechanical Environments Laboratories. His research is focused on experimental biomechanics and biomechanical engineering across multiple scales.
Alexandra Farhangui
Medical Resident - EnMed
Alexandra currently has two devices undergoing IP review, with a third to be submitted in the fall of 2024. Additionally, her publications include research on AI image-based dermatologic diagnostic algorithms, edutainment for kidney transplants, and suture tensile strength in sacrocolpopexy.
Bijan Farhangui
Medical Entrepreneur
Bijan is a serial entrepreneur who has had several successful ventures (Melanoma Diagnostics, PET/CT Imaging, SAMI Services) within the medical industry. He holds an MBA focused in Finance, Marketing, and International Business from Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management.
Kamal Patel
Product Launch Strategist & Advisor
Kamal is a former Big 4 consultant & director of product management with experience taking startups from zero to launch. He has guided early stage ventures to shape strategy, build teams, and bring ideas to market. Kamal guides the mission by fostering partnerships, shaping vision and creating pathways for innovators to succeed. He is also a licensed CPA.

Universities with MEng + MD Programs

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A growing trend in medical education.

With the recent rise of MEng / MD programs across the country, there has been a fundamental shift in medicine for an increased focus on innovation and entrepreneurship.

Our Partners

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