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Âé¶¹´«Ã½ joins Medtronic in strategic partnership to drive breakthrough health innovations

Âé¶¹´«Ã½ joins Medtronic in strategic partnership to drive breakthrough health innovations

TheÌýUniversity of Colorado (CU) andÌýMedtronic, a global leader in health care technology, have entered into a strategic research agreement to accelerate the development of transformative health technologies. CU was selected from a nationwide search for its strength in advancing disruptive innovation.

“This is an incredible collaboration across the breakthrough innovation ecosystem at Âé¶¹´«Ã½, clinical excellence at CU Anschutz, and enhancements in patient care delivered by Medtronic,â€� saidÌýBryn Rees, associate vice chancellor for innovation and partnerships at Âé¶¹´«Ã½. “We are excited to contribute to improving health care through this university-industry alliance."

The long-term partnership will focus onÌýartificial intelligence, robotics and sustainability, aiming to move technologies from lab to bedside faster and deliver real benefits to patients worldwide. The collaboration spansÌýÂé¶¹´«Ã½,ÌýCU Anschutz andÌýCU Denver, leveraging each campus’s unique expertise.

“Together, we will explore new frontiers critical to the future of health care,â€� saidÌýJim Peichel, chief technology officer at Medtronic.

The alliance launched at a summit on the CU Anschutz campus, where priority research projects were identified. CU Anschutz brings deep clinical research capabilities, while Âé¶¹´«Ã½ contributes cutting-edge innovation and entrepreneurial strength.