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Elizabeth Hagerman featured as Her Network guest speaker

July 10, 2024

Guest businesswoman Elizabeth Hagerman, PhD, currently serving as Chief Innovation Officer for UW Health and Executive Director of UW Health’s Isthmus Project, an innovation initiative in partnership with the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine...

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Spirit of Venture Award Presented to Elizabeth Hagerman

July 01, 2024

Indiana University’s early-stage venture and angel investment arm, has awarded three individuals—Elizabeth Hagerman, Gregg Summerville, and Ted Widlanski—with the Spirit of Venture Award. The award, which is presented annually in partnership with Bridge Bank, celebrates the spirit...

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Innovate608 - Isthmus Project Podcast Feature

December 06, 2023

In this episode, Starting Block’s Executive Director and Co-host, Scott Mosley, talks with Elizabeth Hagerman, Executive Director of Isthmus Project and Chief Innovation Officer of UW Health. Gain valuable perspectives on leadership, innovation, and technology...

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Demystifying the FDA Regulatory Path and Profession for Medical Devices and Software

August 31, 2023

Isthmus Project is co-sponsoring an in-person event, Demystifying the FDA Regulatory Path and Profession for Medical Devices and Software, on Wednesday, September 27, from 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. during UW-Madison’s Innovate Week, coordinated by...

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Isthmus Project awarded $350,000 WEDC grant to support Wisconsin-based healthcare start-ups

August 07, 2023

Advancing the future of health care in Wisconsin — the mission of UW Health’s Isthmus Project — will move a little more easily, thanks to a recent $350,000 Capital Catalyst grant awarded by the Wisconsin...

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