At BioHealth Innovation, Kelly specializes in translating complex scientific concepts and into clear commercialization strategies. With experience supporting over 30 startups, Kelly works with life sciences innovators to secure funding and advance novel biomedical technologies. She holds a Master’s degree in Biotechnology from the McCormick School of Engineering at Northwestern University and a Bachelor’s degree…
Stephen Randall is a serial entrepreneur on a mission to eradicate preventable heart and lung deaths. With a family history of heart disease, he used his company’s AI platform to uncover his own early-stage valvular heart disease, missed by standard diagnostics, underscoring the urgency of his work. He is Founder and CEO of Medaica, a…
Leigh has extensive research experience in private, academic and hospital-based settings and has done research in a variety of different therapeutic areas including mental health, HIV/AIDS, developmental disabilities and Alzheimer’s disease. She has a breadth of experience in clinical trial implementation from the research site’s perspective, including trial start-up and execution, recruitment initiatives, process effectiveness…
Miles has been a leader in higher education–driven economic development for more than twenty years, advancing innovation ecosystems that translate research into real-world impact. As Vice President for Economic Development at UNLV, he oversees the Office of Economic Development, including technology transfer, industry engagement, UNLV’s Small Business Development Center (SBDC), Black Fire Innovation, and a…
Stacey Dubowitch, MSHCA, CDP, CADDCT is a healthcare professional, dementia care specialist, and community leader with nearly 20 years of experience serving older adults, specializing in dementia care, education, and training. A native of Philadelphia, she earned her bachelor’s degree from Drexel University and a Master of Science in Health Care Administration from California State…
Mike Fahnert is a senior business development and strategic partnerships executive with more than two decades of experience commercializing technology and building high-impact innovation ecosystems. He serves as Business Development Officer for Industry Partnerships at the UNLV Office of Economic Development, where he connects industry, startups, investors, and federal partners with university research, talent, and…
Damon Schilling is a seasoned healthcare leader, strategist, and community advocate with more than two decades of experience spanning emergency medical services, healthcare operations, government relations, and public policy. A native Nevadan, Damon currently serves as Director of Government Relations for Intermountain Health’s Desert Region, where he leads state and local advocacy efforts to strengthen…
Ben serves as Vice President at ANDMORE, guiding business development and strategic initiatives for World Market Center Las Vegas, a 5M-square-foot flagship campus. He brings over 15 years of experience in the industry, with a track record of accelerating growth and cultivating high-value partnerships.
Dr. Rafael H. Kartaszyński, MBA is a serial entrepreneur, mentor, and investor with a long track record of building and scaling international companies. As an experienced founder, CTO, and CEO, he has led ventures through every stage of growth in the healthcare and IT industries, resulting in a multimillion-dollar exit and millions in funding acquired….
Diagnomatic is a global leader in diagnostic imaging quality assurance, offering automated QA software and high-precision phantoms used by major healthcare systems and manufacturers worldwide. Our solutions streamline compliance, enhance imaging quality, and empower medical teams to deliver safer, more reliable care.